VOLUME 4, NUMBER 32
Good Afternoon. It’s Friday, February 10, 2023
The Latest …
Brad’s Blog: Christmas lights could be returning to downtown Philomath
A city committee begins discussing an issue that goes back years but many questions remain, including what to do with a collection of old, nostalgic lights currently in storage
The Philomath Public Art Ad Hoc Committee got together earlier this week to begin a discussion about bringing back holiday decorations to downtown street poles. It’s a renewed conversation, actually, with this particular topic coming and going over the years. In early 2015, I sat down for a conversation with Michelle Waddell and Jack Duren […]
PHS boys rally in 2nd half to edge North Marion on the road
Warriors work through early struggles and late challenges to post a 53-52 victory over a capable Huskies squad
Philomath High’s boys rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit, worked through the loss of two starters in the fourth quarter and made pivotal free throws to pull out a 53-52 basketball victory Thursday evening at North Marion. The Warriors, No. 1 in both the OSAAtoday coaches poll and in the OSAA rankings, improved to 17-2 […]
Warriors control girls hoops matchup from opening tip-off
Philomath High’s girls basketball team rolled to a significant early advantage to put North Marion on its heels en route to a 58-20 victory on […]
Obituary: William “Bill” Michael Davis (1958-2023)
William “Bill” Michael Davis, born to Cyrus and Ruby Davis, January 3rd, 1958 in Corvallis, Oregon sadly left us on February 6th, 2023. Growing up […]
LBCC plans open house to discuss new agricultural center
Linn-Benton Community College plans to host a community open house to discuss the building of its new agricultural center from 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, […]
Schell on dean’s list one final time before earning degree
Philomath High School graduate Lindsay Schell completed a perfect dean’s list run through her time on campus at George Fox University. The school’s latest dean’s […]
Oregon lawmakers ponder grants for local news
Local news is critical for democracy and needs state support to continue, supporters of a legislative proposal told the Oregon House Rules Committee on Thursday. […]
Lawmakers consider shifting some Measure 110 addiction recovery money to cities and counties
Nathan Gullickson was treated for his opioid addiction in December within 24 hours of seeking aid from a Portland clinic. He received the quick help […]
15 colleges that have produced the most Super Bowl players
College football success doesn’t always translate to NFL success. But when a player succeeds at a powerhouse school, chances are they’ll have a fruitful career […]
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Benton County reworks its approach to public safety improvements
CORVALLIS — It’s been more than seven years since voters shot down a bond measure and Benton County’s proposal to build a new jail in […]
Warrior Watch: PHS boys still No. 1 in coaches poll, OSAA rankings
The Philomath High boys are still No. 1 in the latest Class 4A basketball polls and rankings. In the OSAAtoday coaches poll released Tuesday, the […]
Community Calendar
• Saturday, Feb. 11: Philomath High’s Dancing with the Stars, 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 11: PHS swimming at Special District 4 Championships, 10 a.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 11: Benton County Genealogical Society Program, 11 a.m.
• Monday, Feb. 13: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Feb. 13: Philomath City Council Executive Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 13: PHS boys basketball at Sweet Home, 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 13: Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 13: PHS girls basketball at Sweet Home, 7 p.m.