VOLUME 4, NUMBER 11
Good Afternoon. It’s Saturday, January 14, 2023
The Latest …
Three Things: A butterfly’s comeback, funds for music and Erin’s Law
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove the Fender’s blue butterfly, which can be found at our Lupine Meadows, from the endangered species list
In the spring of 2021 with the pandemic firmly in place, I jumped at the opportunity to get outside and be around others on a late Tuesday afternoon for a tour of Lupine Meadows — that 58-acre stretch of protected land on the east side of North 19th that runs from the railroad tracks to […]
Warrior boys put on a display of balanced scoring in victory
Five Philomath players hit for double figures in a 72-27 rout over Madras in just the 2nd home appearance this season
In a statistical feat rarely seen, all five of Philomath High’s starters in Friday’s 72-27 win over Madras hit double figures for scoring. Sure, the team’s most prolific scorers, Cole Beardsley and Ty May, were up there as usual but teammates Justin Kramer, Jacob Peters and Chad Russell all got their points as well. The […]
Philomath girls come through in 4th to hold off Madras
Russell on defense, Tryon and Brown on offense come up big late to end the Warriors’ nonconference schedule on a high note
In the final minute of the third quarter on Friday night, Madras junior co-captain Rylan Davis came up with a steal and scored on the other end to give her team a 36-35 lead. The home-court Philomath squad hadn’t trailed in the contest since it was 3-2 early in the first quarter. Moments later, sophomore […]
PHS girls 1st in three-school swim meet at Newport
The Philomath High School girls swim team won three events and added a significant number of points with high placewinners to defeat Newport and Marist […]
Mid-Valley Women of Christ organize Bible study series
Mid-Valley Women of Christ announced its plans to launch a new communitywide Bible study during the week of Jan. 30 with 17 churches hosting the […]
Schools get new guidance for gender inclusivity, supporting students, safety
New guidance from the Oregon Department of Education instructs schools on how best to support and protect gender expansive students, defined as, “people whose gender […]
Inflation has moderated some, but grocery shoppers still face high prices
For the last 12 months, Adams Publishing Group’s journalists from across the country collected local grocery price data, spoke with American consumers about how they’re […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Philomath Fire & Rescue sees record year for call volume
Whether it’s a grass fire on the edge of town, electrical lines arcing or assisting someone who has fallen, Philomath Fire & Rescue saw a […]
Obituary: Leonard Angelo Rosi (1946-2022)
Leonard Angelo Rosi was born November 7, 1946, to Irene and Angelo Rosi. He grew up in Alameda with his two older siblings, Leo and […]
Community Calendar
• Tuesday, Jan. 17: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m
• Tuesday, Jan. 17: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Jan. 17: LEGO Day at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 17: Philomath Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 17: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 17: Nintendo Switch Night for Adults at the Library, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 18: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 18: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 18: Brown Bag Book Club, noon
• Wednesday, Jan. 18: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 19: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 19: PHS wrestling at North Marion Double Duals, 5 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 19: Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.