VOLUME 4, NUMBER 14
Good Afternoon. It’s Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Latest …
Mail service in Philomath — still a problem or getting better?
Postal Service spokesperson says staffing problems continue to be the major issue when it comes to getting the mail out
Mail delivery problems that have plagued many residents in Philomath over the past several months appear to be getting better — at least that’s the initial presumption based on more recent experiences. But it’s been a long time since local residents in certain neighborhoods have seen consistent mail delivery and patience with the U.S. Postal […]
From the Past: Farmers unite 150 years ago in fight for honest earnings
Plus, other miscellaneous Philomath news and sports items from 125, 100, 75 and 50 years ago
Published under the headline, “Co-operation among farmers” in the Jan. 18, 1873 edition of the Corvallis Gazette, a letter to the editor appeared about mid-Willamette Valley farmers wanting to establish an organization in response to poor prices being paid out for crops. Here is the letter, which was not signed by an individual author and […]
Obituary: Jim McCoin (1948-2022)
Ronald James McCoin, 76, passed away at his home in Philomath, Oregon, on December 31, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 […]
City of Philomath needs to fill 3 volunteer positions
The city of Philomath needs to fill openings on three committees and is currently accepting applications from its citizens. The vacancies to be filled include […]
Philomath School Board’s monthly meeting set for Thursday
The Philomath School Board will meet for its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, in the school district office’s conference room. The […]
Housing, semiconductors, budget take center stage as Oregon legislators hope for bipartisan session
Housing, homelessness, behavioral health and expanding Oregon’s semiconductor industry will take center stage in the 2023 legislative session against the backdrop of a challenging budget. […]
Oregon Legislature will consider hospital nurse staffing levels
Oregon’s largest nurses union and the hospital industry are gearing up for a push – and potential fight – in the Legislature to bolster the […]
Inflation is significantly stressing 75% of Americans — here’s how they’re making ends meet
If you drive a car, buy groceries, eat out at restaurants, or have spent money on pretty much anything in the United States in the […]
Samaritan to host informational meeting about funding for local nonprofits
Samaritan Health Services plans to host an informational meeting on this year’s process to apply for social accountability funding for nonprofit organizations, community coalitions and […]
Philomath in Photos
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2023 Oregon legislative preview: What you need to know
The Oregon Legislature begins its 2023 work in earnest on Tuesday, with just more than five months to pass a budget and tackle pressing issues […]
Warriors take dip in district pool for sprint meet
The Philomath High School girls and boys swim teams got a taste over the weekend of the level of competition and the venue that they […]
Community Calendar
• 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.
• Friday, Jan. 20: PHS swimming at Sweet Home, 4 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 20: PHS girls basketball at Newport, 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 20: PHS boys basketball at Newport, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 21: PHS wrestling at Screamin’ Eagle, 10 a.m.
• Monday, Jan. 23: Philomath City Council-Philomath Planning Commission Joint Meeting, 6 p.m.