Volume 3, Number 200
Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, December 13, 2022
The Philomath City Council met last night and had a few interesting discussions, including a public hearing on a zoning change to accommodate a proposed multi-family housing project at Chapel and South 19th. Look for a story to go online later today.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Philomath High cancels Tuesday classes because of sewer system issue
Superintendent: ‘With no restrooms available and a high school full of kids and staff … we’ve got to shut it down for a day for health and safety reasons’
Philomath High School and Philomath Academy classrooms will be shut down on Tuesday because of a sewer system problem, Superintendent of Schools Susan Halliday announced on Monday. “Today, they were starting to notice some things in the forestry facility — and that’s the lowest base of anything,” Halliday said. “And so, that was reason enough […]
COVID-19 shot clinic coming on Dec. 16
Vaccination event scheduled to run from 4-7 p.m. at Clemens Primary School
The Benton County Health Department announced plans for a community COVID-19 vaccination event on Friday, Dec. 16, in Philomath. Vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and older and bivalent boosters for ages 5 and older will be available at the clinic, which is scheduled to run from 4-7 p.m. at Clemens Primary School. Vaccines are […]
Fire & Rescue Calls: Dec. 2-8, 2022
A rundown of Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the period of Dec. 2-8.
Law Enforcement Report: Dec. 2-8, 2022
A rundown of calls from the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office for the period of Dec. 2-8.
Oregon prepares for the launch of a new paid leave program for employees
Oregon workers will see paycheck deductions in January for a new state program that will provide paid leave to employees. The program, called Paid Leave […]
American cities and towns named after Christmas
Can you imagine living in a town where it’s Christmas all year round? From coincidental names like Garland and Snowflake to over-the-top holiday tributes (like […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Christmas smiles at the local library
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 […]
Five PHS wrestlers take 1st place at home tournament
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 […]
Philomath boys crush 2 opponents at tournament
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. […]
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 […]
Community Calendar
• 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.
• Thursday, Dec. 15: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 15: PHS swimming 4-way meet, 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 15: PHS boys basketball vs. Redmond at South Coast Tournament, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 15: PHS girls basketball vs. Mazama at South Coast Tournament, 8:30 p.m.