VOLUME 4, NUMBER 3
Good Morning. It’s Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Latest …
Brad’s Blog: New law allows cities to control speed limits
Philomath would be eligible to apply for the authority to manage speed zones within the city limits
Philomath’s residential development over the past few years has impacted traffic patterns for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians. As such, it seems possible that the city might want to take a look at lowering speed limits in some of those areas. A new law went into effect this year that allows the process for a city […]
Warrior Watch: PHS wrestlers piling up a lot of victories
Plus, various hoops-related items, reports on a couple of swim meets and scores out of Tuesday’s JV basketball games at Junction City
Fifteen Philomath High wrestlers have winning records as the Warriors get ready for Saturday’s King of the Hill Invitational at Pleasant Hill. Not all of those wrestlers have competed at the varsity level but it’s an indication of the program’s talent up and down the lineup. Freshman Riley Barrett remains as the lone unbeaten in […]
Linn-Benton Community College releases honor roll
Linn-Benton Community College released this week the names of students who made the honor roll for the completed fall term. The list includes 24 students […]
Harney County judge’s order allows gun sales without completed background checks
A Harney County Circuit Court decision allows Oregonians to continue to buy firearms before completing a background check. Harney County Judge Robert Raschio issued his […]
States with the most UFO sightings
UFO sightings date back to biblical times. In the Bible’s Book of Ezekiel, a mysterious ship is described as appearing from the sky in Chaldea […]
Philomath in Photos
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2022 Year in Review — News: October to December
This is the fourth in a four-part series of articles reviewing news that occurred in 2022. This third installment breaks down the period of Oct. […]
2022 Year in Review — Sports: October to December
This is the fourth in a four-part series of articles reviewing sports that occurred in 2022. This fourth installment breaks down the period of Oct. […]
From the Past: A picture of Philomath from 100 years ago
Many newspapers of yesteryear published features annually about the communities that they served — a sort of almanac, if you will. Have you ever wondered […]
Community Calendar
• Friday, Jan. 6: Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 6: Country Dance at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 7: PHS wrestling at King of the Hill, 10 a.m.
• Monday, Jan. 9: Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Monday, Jan. 9: Philomath City Council and Mayor Swearing-in Ceremony, 6 p.m.
• Monday, Jan. 9: Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 10: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, 11 a.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 10: PHS swimming 3-way meet, 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 10: PHS girls basketball at Estacada, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 10: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 10: PHS boys basketball at Estacada, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 11: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 11: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.