VOLUME 4, NUMBER 26
Good Afternoon. It’s Friday, February 3, 2023
The Latest …
Three Things: Important screening, bouncing and the kicker
Once you get through the 4 liters of prep solution, the colonoscopy experience is not all that tough and it could save your life
Covering myself with a blanket on the couch Tuesday evening, I had a hard time getting myself to stop shivering. Yes, we’re in the midst of a cold spell but the house seemed warm enough. The frigid condition was actually due to the “beverage” I had been drinking — 2 liters of icy cold “prep […]
Cascade survives Warriors comeback in 4A boys basketball showdown
After leading by 16 at halftime, No. 2 Cougars need a late free throw pull out a 50-49 victory over No. 1 Philomath
Cascade withstood a furious second-half comeback by Philomath on Thursday night on its home court in an Oregon West battle between the top two ranked boys basketball teams in Class 4A. A late free throw turned out to be the difference in a 50-49 final. The win gives Cascade first place in the conference at […]
Cascade girls down Philomath for 1st in Oregon West
The Philomath High School girls basketball team had a rough night on the offensive end in a 34-23 loss at Cascade Thursday in a battle […]
Warrior boys split pair of wrestling duals at Sweet Home
The Philomath High School wrestling team defeated Newport and lost to Sweet Home in a Wednesday Special District 2 Duals meet Wednesday on the Huskies’ […]
Fruit tree pruning workshop set for Feb. 9 in Philomath
A Benton County Master Gardener Workshop on fruit tree pruning will be offered to the public in Philomath on Thursday, Feb. 9, organizers announced. The […]
Red Cross blood drives coming up this month
Community blood drives are planned at two locations in Philomath during the month of February, according to the American Red Cross. Peace Lutheran Church (2540 […]
Idaho legislators push for discussions about moving the state’s border with Oregon
Two Idaho legislators are pushing a longshot proposal to have certain rural eastern Oregon counties secede from the state and join Idaho. Reps. Judy Boyle, […]
Legislative proposal would allow state to hold schools accountable for certain types of abuse
School staff have held students down and left them in closets as punishment without any repercussions, state officials, parents and advocates said this week. Students […]
Snacks and other food items banned in the U.S.
Few things define a culture quite like its food, and the United States is no different. From regional favorites like collard greens and cornbread to […]
Philomath in Photos
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Philomath Legends Club honors 2 longtime contributors
A familiar face connected with Warriors baseball and a charter member of the Philomath Booster Club represent the latest two additions to the Legends Club […]
Rep. David Gomberg to be in Philomath Feb. 4 for meet-and-greet
Rep. David Gomberg (D-Otis) plans to participate in a meet-and-greet from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday at Philomath City Hall. The Philomath City Council is hosting the […]
Community Calendar
• Friday, Feb. 3: PHS girls wrestling at 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 2 meet, 3 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 3: Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 3: Country Dance at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 4: PHS wrestling at Sherwood Wrestling Invitational, 10 a.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 4: Oregon’s Largest Indoor Bounce Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 4: PHS girls wrestling at 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 2 meet, 10 a.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 4: Meet and Greet with Rep. David Gomberg, 1-2:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 5: Go For Gold Cheer Exhibition Showcase Event, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Feb. 6: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Feb. 6: Philomath Finance and Administration Committee, 4 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 6: PHS boys basketball vs. Newport, 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 6: PHS girls basketball vs. Newport, 7 p.m.