VOLUME 5, NUMBER 195
Saturday, September 28, 2024

Top Stories

Philomath’s Russell throws record 7 TDs in aerial assault over The Dalles

Five different receivers score for PHS, which puts up 35 in the second quarter alone and racks up 417 yards of total offense in a 56-0 rout

Senior quarterback Caleb Russell put on a passing clinic Friday night at Clemens Field in Philomath High’s 56-0 rout over The Dalles, a performance that included 375 yards through the […]

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Gallery: PHS football vs. The Dalles (Sept. 27, 2024)

A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 56-0 football victory over The Dalles at Clemens Field on Friday.

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Three Things: AC issue at high school, arts education and higher park fees

Philomath High students were dismissed after lunch this past Tuesday with the school district deciding it was just too darn hot in the building. The […]

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Philomath’s Pausch turns in winning performance at Nike Portland

Philomath High’s Leo Pausch outdueled a Washington runner to the finish line in Nike Portland’s Division 2 varsity boys race Saturday in Fairview and in […]

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OSP Log: Motorist passing multiple vehicles leads to fatal head-on collision

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of […]

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DNC will send Oregon $125,000 to get out the vote in congressional races

The Democratic National Committee announced Friday that it will send Oregon’s Democratic Party $125,000 to turn out voters in congressional races.  It’s the first time […]

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How to host the ultimate wine tasting

The crisp autumn air ushers in more than just pumpkin spice latte season. Consider cozying up inside with friends for a wine tasting and sharing […]

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Philomath in Photos

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28, 2024: Josh Sizemore and sons Bennett, 8, and Perrin, 13, work at the PYAC wood lot as part of Scout Troop 161’s contribution to the fundraising effort. (Photo by Eric Niemann)

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Warriors outserve Eagles in league volleyball win

In a fitting end to Thursday evening’s volleyball marathon against Stayton, the Philomath High girls pulled out a five-set victory when senior Hannah Bennett’s serve […]

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Gallery: PHS volleyball vs. Stayton (Sept. 26, 2024)

A collection of images from Philomath High’s five-set volleyball victory at home over Stayton on Thursday.

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PHS boys soccer team blanks Sweet Home, 5-0

During his seven seasons as Philomath High’s boys soccer coach, Dave Ellis has typically put a lineup on the field with a player capable of […]

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Gallery: PHS boys soccer vs. Sweet Home (Sept. 26, 2024)

A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 5-0 boys soccer win over Sweet Home on Thursday.

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Central coast salmon, steelhead hatchery on closure list as ODFW examines facilities, proposes cuts

OTIS — Clayton Morgan has spent the last eight years caring for hundreds of thousands of salmon, steelhead and trout at the state’s hatchery along […]

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Philomath rolls past Sweet Home in girls soccer

The Philomath High School girls soccer team opened Oregon West Conference play Thursday with an 8-0 victory at Sweet Home. The game was stopped in […]

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Mount Union Stories: Wayman St. Clair (1816-1872)

In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Marian St. Clair, who once served in the Oregon Territory’s legislature and was one of the earliest […]

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Police-related operation leads to shutdown of Van Buren bridge

Philomath commuters and others in and around Corvallis Friday morning might’ve encountered a traffic situation on Highway 20/34 near the Van Buren bridge, which spans […]

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Community Calendar

• Sunday, Sept. 29: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 30: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Sept. 30: Philomath Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 30: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 1: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 1: PHS Girls Soccer vs. Stayton, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 1: Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 1: PHS Boys Soccer at Stayton, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 1: PHS volleyball vs. Cascade, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 1: Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 1: Yoga at the Grange, 7 p.m.