VOLUME 4, NUMBER 5
Good Morning. It’s Saturday, January 7, 2023
The Latest …
Three Things: Cotton Bowl appearance, new police officer and gym’s relocation
PHS graduate Rhiannon Gudge doing some great things at Tulane as a neuroscience major who also leads a section in the school’s marching band
Among those playing in front of 55,329 people at the 87th annual Cotton Bowl Classic on Jan. 2 in Dallas was a Philomath High School alum — not in a football uniform but as a member of the Tulane University marching band. Rhiannon Gudge, who some may remember for her academic accomplishments and stage appearances […]
Former Philomath superintendent to serve as incoming governor’s education adviser
On Friday, Tina Kotek announced several appointments, including Melissa Goff in a key education leadership position
Two women focused on improving K-12 student outcomes and boosting early learning around the state will serve in Gov.-Elect Tina Kotek’s office. Kotek announced her new education leadership staff in a statement on Friday, along with several other new appointments to key leadership positions. In the announcement, she also included news of Oregon Department of […]
New City Council to be sworn in on Monday
The Philomath City Council will meet for the first time this year on Monday with a swearing-in ceremony at 6 p.m. and the regular meeting […]
Mount Union Stories: Charles W. Wright (1871-1919)
Published as it appeared on June 12, 1919, in the (Corvallis) Weekly Gazette-Times, Page 3, Column 5. The remains of the late Charles Wright arrived […]
Audit review, insurance presentation on agenda for Fire & Rescue board
The Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors plans to meet at 3 p.m. Monday at Station 201. The board is scheduled to review audit […]
Highway 20 crash near Hyak Park kills Albany man
A trailer that detached from a hitch and hit another vehicle led to a crash Wednesday that killed a 69-year-old Albany man, the Benton County […]
BCSO makes arrest in connection with Dec. 18 fatal crash
A Corvallis man faces charges following a Dec. 18 crash on Highway 20 that killed a woman, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported. Deputies arrested […]
Oregon Treasurer will begin sending checks to people with unclaimed funds
Keep an eye on your mailbox, Oregon – the state Treasury is planning to send checks of up to $10,000 to people with unclaimed paychecks, […]
Disney attractions that don’t exist anymore
On July 17, 1955, Walt Disney expanded his animated film empire by opening Disneyland in Anaheim, California—the first Disney theme park. The attraction cost $17 […]
Philomath in Photos
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City Council’s close election chosen as top story of the year
Around election time, advertisements on television, printed publications and online sites urge people to cast their ballots. “Every vote counts” is an often-heard phrase in […]
Community Calendar
• 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.
• Wednesday, Jan. 11: Philomath Bluegrass Workshop and Jam, 7-10 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 12: Teen Hangout at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 12: Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5 p.m.