Volume 3, Number 199
Good Morning. It’s Sunday, December 11, 2022
The Latest …
Christmas smiles at the local library
Santa Claus, Philomath Lions Club team up for what has become a December tradition
Taking time out of what is obviously his busiest month of the year, Santa Claus visited Philomath Community Library Saturday morning to meet with local children, listen to their Christmas wishes, pose for keepsake photos and hand out candy canes. Santa and the Philomath Lions Club go way back — teaming up to bring smiles […]
Five PHS wrestlers take 1st place at home tournament
Warriors easily take team title; Ben Hernandez, Caleb Blackburn, Chase Ringwald, Riley Barrett, Lake Mulberry all win their weight divisions; Ellie Morton wins for the girls
Following a state title during the pandemic season and third place at last year’s 4A championships, senior Ben Hernandez has high goals for his final run on a wrestling mat. So far this season as a competitor at 120 pounds, Hernandez has won five of six matches with the lone loss coming last week at […]
Philomath boys crush 2 opponents at tournament
Unbeaten Warriors win Marist Classic with lopsided victories over Gladstone, Henley
The Philomath High School boys basketball team has yet to be challenged through four games this season with two more lopsided wins in the books. The Warriors rolled through Gladstone, 71-35, and Henley, 71-41, Friday and Saturday at the Marist Classic in Eugene. “We’re pretty seasoned and we play hard,” PHS coach Blake Ecker said. […]
Gallery: PHS wrestling at Warrior Classic (Dec. 9, 2022)
A collection of photos from the Warrior Classic at Philomath High School on Friday.
Brad’s Blog: State board OKs Triple Nickles as name for creek in Douglas County
The “Triple Nickles” — the World War II-era airborne infantry unit that served as the subject of a special program during Philomath’s Veterans Day Celebration […]
Gladstone, Marist post girls hoops wins over PHS
The Philomath High School girls basketball team certainly hasn’t avoided any tough games through its first four on the schedule this season. The Warriors have […]
Bluegrass Workshop and Jam coming up Dec. 14
Bluegrass music will again emanate from the historic Marys River Grange Hall with the latest Philomath Bluegrass Workshop and Jam on Wednesday, Dec. 14. The […]
Lawmakers approve $10 million for public defender crisis
Oregon’s public defense agency will get $10 million to deal with a statewide shortage of public defenders, but the Oregon Public Defense Services Commission doesn’t […]
Healthiest cities in America
Health is certainly on the minds of many Americans this time of year. With the start of each year comes the commitment from many of […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
U.S. Marines veteran receives Quilt of Valor during surprise presentation
Standing at the front of the room on Wednesday during a Quilts of Valor presentation in his honor, 92-year-old Marine Corps veteran David Bagley got […]
Swim team’s Hirte has backstroke record in his sights
In his final season with the Philomath High School swim program, senior Carrson Hirte has his sights set on a school record. Back in 2014, […]
Community Calendar
• Monday, Dec. 12: Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 12: Philomath City Council Executive Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 12: Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 12: Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 13: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Dec. 13: PHS swimming vs. Junction City, 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 14: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 14: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 14: Philomath Finance and Administration Committee, 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 14: Philomath Bluegrass Workshop and Jam, 7-10 p.m.