Volume 3, Number 203
Good Morning. It’s Friday, December 16, 2022
The Latest …
Philomath High’s trimester-semester conversation returns
A work session on the issue being planned for sometime early next year to discuss advantages, disadvantages
Philomath High’s trimester vs. semester debate appears to be headed for new discussions in 2023 with the School Board looking to schedule a work session. “There have been a lot of questions surfacing as we look at the high school schedule,” Superintendent of Schools Susan Halliday told the Philomath School Board on Monday night. “Following […]
Love of Learning: Remembering Capt. Duane Cosper
A prisoner of war for 3 years who went missing in action spent happier days in Philomath
We have seen a lot of tension this past year in the Pacific Region between China, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea and Japan. Back in August, we all watched several U.S. government officials embark on a highly visible trip to Taiwan. This was intended to project strength and support for one of our allies. All […]
Hirte’s breaks school record in 100 breaststroke
Philomath High School senior Carrson Hirte’s goal of breaking the school record in the 100-yard backstroke materialized on Thursday afternoon in a home dual with […]
Philomath outduels 5A Redmond in boys hoops, 50-42
The Philomath High School boys basketball team continued its winning ways early this season by knocking off previously unbeaten Class 5A Redmond, 50-42, on Thursday […]
Philomath opens tournament with girls hoops victory
Freshman Emily Taunisila scored inside to give Philomath the lead, senior Abigail Brown hit key free throws late and the defense came up with big […]
Letter: Hope, peace, generosity and goodwill in one small white sign
Letter to the Editor: “All Christmas Trees 5.00.” It is a simple white sign with black stenciled letters placed on a vacant lot on Main […]
In-person Whale Watch Week returning to the Coast
For the first time since 2019, Oregon State Parks will host Whale Watch Week in person along the Oregon Coast. Trained volunteers will be stationed […]
Oregon’s oldest state forest will no longer be logged to provide funding for schools
A state forest with some of the last and largest swathes of old-growth trees in the Oregon Coast Range will no longer be logged to […]
Oregon unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4% in November, higher than national average
Oregon’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly from November to December, and it remains higher than the rest of the country. The state unemployment rate increase […]
Highest-paying computer and engineering jobs in Corvallis
Stacker compiled a list of the highest paying computer and engineering jobs in Corvallis, OR metro area using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
‘Long Road’ Marines pass through Philomath as they near end of epic journey
Nearing the conclusion of an epic 3,365-mile walk on Highway 20 across America to raise awareness for soldiers missing and killed in action, Marine Corps […]
City Council issues favorable evaluation for city manager
The Philomath City Council issued a favorable performance evaluation for City Manager Chris Workman through a prepared press release. Councilors and the mayor reviewed the […]
Community Calendar
• Friday, Dec. 16: PHS boys basketball vs. Junction City at South Coast Tournament, 5:15 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 16: PHS girls basketball vs. Redmond at Les Schwab South Coast Tournament, 3:30 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 16: PHS wrestling at Grants Pass Winter Kickoff Wrestling Tournament, 11 a.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 17: PHS girls basketball at Les Schwab South Coast Tournament, opponent/time TBD
• Saturday, Dec. 17: PHS boys basketball at South Coast Tournament, opponent/time TBD
• Saturday, Dec. 17: PHS wrestling at Grants Pass Winter Kickoff Wrestling Tournament, 11 a.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 20: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 20: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Dec. 20: LEGO Day at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 20: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 21: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 21: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 21: PHS wrestling at Benton County Championships, 1 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 21: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.