VOLUME 4, NUMBER 44
Good Afternoon. It’s Saturday, February 25, 2023
The Latest …
Van Vlack ends long run of success as Philomath’s JV boys basketball coach
Decision to step away from the program comes down to quality time with family — like creating memories with his grandson on a summer camping trip
The clock had moved past 1 a.m. and Eddie Van Vlack still hadn’t fallen asleep. A little more than five hours earlier on Monday evening, Philomath High School’s junior varsity boys basketball coach had seen his team lose a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter and fall to Cascade. He replayed the game in his […]
Philomath High places in top 10 at state wrestling
Compton, Barrett, Griffith, Sandstrom earn medals in a tournament that was shortened to a single day
Following a 7-1/2-hour ordeal to get from Philomath to Portland on Wednesday night and then finding out that the tournament wouldn’t even start the following morning, the local wrestling squad had to work through challenges before even taking the mat at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. COMING IN WEDNESDAY’S WARRIOR WATCH: WRESTLING COACH TROY WOOSLEY TALKS ABOUT […]
City Council to meet for second time this month on Feb. 27
The Philomath City Council plans to vote on an ordinance to rezone property on the corner of Chapel Drive and South 19th Street from medium- […]
Mount Union Stories: Edwin B. Scofield (1850-1924)
In this week’s installment, read the 1924 obituary of Edwin B. Scofield, who died from a cerebral hemorrhage while sitting in a chair at his […]
Oregon, Washington lead coalition of 12 states in suing FDA over abortion pill restrictions
A group of a dozen state attorneys general, including Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, is suing the Food and Drug Administration, alleging the federal agency […]
Small and low-income Oregon communities get millions to address toxic chemicals in drinking water
Money approved by Congress will help Oregon’s small and low-income communities test and treat drinking water for toxic chemicals known collectively as PFAS, some of […]
How spending on public education in every state has changed—and where the money comes from
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the U.S. public education system, diminishing enrollment by unprecedented numbers. As a growing contingent of parents have enrolled […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Three Things: Downing forest, bridge conditions and heritage trees
Remember that wicked windstorm during the week between Christmas and New Year’s? It caused some pretty notable damage in the city, including on school district […]
PHS girls basketball play-in game postponed
Philomath High School’s girls basketball team will wait an extra three days to meet St. Helens on the home court in a play-in game. Officials […]
City trying to fill vacant seat on Budget Committee
The city of Philomath continues to search for a local resident to fill a seat on its Budget Committee. The Budget Committee includes seven citizen […]
PYAC registration for baseball, softball now open
The Philomath Youth Activities Club is now registering youngsters for T-ball, softball and baseball. To guarantee a spot, organizers need registration forms by March 14. […]
Community Calendar
• Monday, Feb. 27: Philomath City Council Executive Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 27: Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 27: PHS girls basketball vs. St. Helens, 7 p.m. (rescheduled from Feb. 24)
• Tuesday, Feb. 28: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Feb. 28: Solar System Ambassador Program – Stars! at Philomath Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 28: Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 28: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 1: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, March 1: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, March 1: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, March 1: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 1: Marys River Grange Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, March 3: Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, March 3: Country Dance at Marys River Grange Hall, 7 p.m.