VOLUME 4, NUMBER 21
Good Afternoon. It’s Friday, January 27, 2023
The Latest …
Three Things: Trip to Salem, bond measure and lots of toys
Philomath city councilors, city manager make their way to the state capitol for an up-close look at state government and the 2023 session
City councilors Ruth Causey, Diane Crocker and Christopher McMorran, and City Manager Chris Workman, were in Salem this week to mingle with state lawmakers, including those who represent Philomath as part of their districts. It was all part of “City Day at the Capitol,” an event organized through the League of Oregon Cities that invites […]
Wrestling team fine tunes lineup in district duals
January and February meets at North Marion, Philomath, Sweet Home and Junction City help determine strategy at Special 2 District Tournament
Squaring off on the home mat Thursday evening against Cascade and Cottage Grove, Philomath High wrestling coach Troy Woosley soaked up more intel on the level of competition seen among the Special District 2 squads. The Philomath event represented the second of four dates featuring district duals — the series started last week at North […]
Gallery: PHS wrestling vs. Cottage Grove (Jan. 26, 2023)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s dual against Cottage Grove on Thursday.
Oregon has failed to address its water security crisis, government report finds
Across Oregon, the future of water quality and quantity is in jeopardy, a state report said. The 70-page advisory report released Thursday is a call […]
2 infants with high lead levels prompt warnings against skin cream
Two infants in the Portland area with high lead levels in their blood prompted a warning Thursday by health officials about a skin cream used […]
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Metros where homes are selling for the most over asking price
The Federal Reserve’s efforts to curb inflation have pushed interest rates to levels unseen in more than two decades, and the number of homes selling […]
Philomath in Photos
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Philomath High grad rate 7.9% higher than state average
Philomath High School’s graduation rate continued its annual trend of performing well above the state average, according to data released Thursday by the Oregon Department […]
Warrior Watch: PHS boys basketball team is crushing it
The Philomath High School boys basketball team is playing at a very high level right now. The Warriors are definitely deserving of No. 1 in […]
Philomath library to be closed for 3 days next week
Philomath Community Library will be closed from Monday, Jan. 30 through Wednesday, Feb. 1, Corvallis-Benton County Library Extensions Supervisor Mary Nevin announced. Nevin said the […]
Community Calendar
• Friday, Jan. 27: PHS girls basketball vs. Sweet Home, 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 27: PHS boys basketball vs. Sweet Home, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 28: PHS wrestling at Tod Surmon Mid-Valley Classic, 9 a.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 28: PHS swimming at Blanchet Catholic Meet, 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 31: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Jan. 31: PHS girls basketball at Stayton, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 31: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 31: PHS boys basketball at Stayton, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: PHS wrestling at Sweet Home Duals with Cascade, Newport, 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: Marys River Grange Meeting, 6:30 p.m.