VOLUME 4, NUMBER 219
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Top Stories
Police Log: DUIIs, crashes, homes getting egged among reports
A rundown of recent responses submitted to the media by the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office and a rundown of in-state traffic fatalities as reported by Oregon State Police
Editor’s note: The Law Enforcement report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department, Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police. All calls for service may not […]
Fire Calls: Vehicle vs. deer, rear-end collision among PFR’s responses
A rundown of all recent fire and medical services responses involving Philomath Fire and Rescue
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue: FRIDAY, SEPT. 29 • 9:53 p.m. — Emergency medical services responded to a […]
More News
Marys Peak Cleanup seeks volunteers for Saturday
The target shooting area at the Marys Peak rock quarry needs to be cleaned up and organizers are planning a volunteer event to run from […]
Oregon State University gets millions to study attitudes towards offshore wind
A team of Oregon State University researchers were recently awarded $2.5 million to study the attitudes and feelings coastal residents have about potential offshore wind […]
United Way recognizes Oregon State Credit Union with award
The United Way of Linn, Benton and Linn Counties presented Oregon State Credit Union with its Outstanding Campaign Award Sept. 21 in Lebanon during the […]
Oregonians express concern about homelessness and drug addiction, survey says
More than 40% of Oregon adults believe homelessness is the most important issue in the state, according to a recent survey. In August, the nonprofit, […]
Where pet owners in the US spend the most on their pets
The term “fur babies” often elicits complicated reactions from parents and animal lovers alike, but it’s a fact that birth rates in the U.S. have […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Philomath’s cross-country girls dominate Mariman Invite
Philomath High’s girls cross-country team continues to beat all-comers and that was certainly true on a hot Saturday afternoon at the 38th annual Paul Mariman […]
Sophomores Pausch, Hernandez pushing each other on cross-country course
Teammate and classmates Leo Pausch and Lukas Hernandez seem to have a little bit of a rivalry going on this year’s Philomath High cross-country team. […]
Philomath High crowns homecoming royalty
Philomath High’s homecoming queen expressed excitement about always having a special memory from her senior year. And the homecoming king, well, he plans to follow […]
Gallery: Philomath Fire and Rescue Open House and Strengthening Rural Families Health Fair 2023 (Oct. 7, 2023)
A collection of photos from the Philomath Fire and Rescue Open House and Strengthening Rural Families Health Fair on Saturday.
Gallery: PHS girls cross-country at Paul Mariman Invitational (Oct. 7, 2023)
A collection of photos of the Philomath High girls cross-country team at the Paul Mariman Invitational on Saturday.
Gallery: PHS boys cross-country at Paul Mariman Invitational (Oct. 7, 2023)
A collection of photos of the Philomath High boys cross-country team at the Paul Mariman Invitational on Saturday.
Community Calendar
• Tuesday, Oct. 10: PHS Boys Soccer at Cascade, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 10: PHS Girls Soccer vs. Cascade, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 10: Philomath Family Medicine Open House and Ribbon Cutting, 5-7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 10: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 10: PHS Volleyball vs. Newport, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 11: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 11: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 11: Squishtivities by Strengthening Rural Families, 11 a.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 11: Philomath Bluegrass Workshop and Jam, 7-10 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 12: PHS Boys Soccer vs. Newport, 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 12: PHS Volleyball at North Marion, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 12: PHS Girls Soccer at Newport, 6 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 13: PHS Football at Marist Catholic, 7 p.m.