VOLUME 4, NUMBER 125
Good Afternoon. It’s Thursday, June 1, 2023
The Latest
Warrior Watch: Impressive statistics, girls basketball camp, coaching award
Philomath High’s track and field program pulled off a nice feat by scoring in every category at last weekend’s state meet
Philomath High’s been buzzing this week with a series of spirit-themed days, which has included hippies or Hollywood get-ups on Tuesday, denim on Wednesday and tropical/Hawaiian wear on Thursday. Class […]
Gomberg to host town hall meeting in Philomath
House 10 District representative to meet with the public beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday at City Hall
Rep. David Gomberg (D-Otis) plans to host a town hall meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday at Philomath City Hall, the House District 10 representative announced. This will be the representative’s […]
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OSU’s 154th Commencement: Celebrating with colleges and cultural centers
As the end of the academic school year approaches, Oregon State University is preparing for their 154th commencement ceremony. The university’s all college graduation ceremony […]
Letter: Democrats need to set aside bills Republicans consider too partisan
Democratic senators do need to set aside bills Republicans consider too partisan, including House Bill 2002, which expands abortion rights and access to transgender care, […]
Public safety bills, budgets await action amid Republican Senate walkout
Oregon lawmakers have worked to advance bills that would help people fight opioid overdoses, provide more public defenders to impoverished criminal defendants who cannot afford […]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide whether endangered Oregon beetle needs federal protection
In 2020, a nonprofit environmental group focused on biodiversity petitioned federal authorities to protect a bug-eyed beetle that used to thrive on West Coast beaches […]
Most and least educated states in America
Each year, around 50 million young Americans attend public elementary and secondary schools, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, making the country’s educational […]
Philomath in Photos
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Students raise money for Philomath Community Services
Art club students made the bowls, culinary arts students made the soup and Philomath Community Services ended up with a $245 check to help those […]
City survey reviews proposed climate-friendly areas
The city of Philomath wants to hear from community members through an online survey to help identify mixed-use climate-friendly areas, a requirement put into motion […]
U.S. House members to participate in farm bill listening session at LBCC
Linn-Benton Community College will host a farm bill listening session at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 2, the Albany-based school announced. Five members of the U.S. […]
Community Calendar
• Friday, June 2: Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, June 2: PYAC Community Kids Carnival, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Sunday, June 4: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Monday, June 5: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, June 6: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, June 6: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, June 6: Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 6: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 6: Virtual Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 7: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, June 7: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9 a.m.
• Wednesday, June 7: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, June 7: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 7: Marys River Grange Meeting, 6:30 p.m.