VOLUME 5, NUMBER 199
Friday, October 4, 2024
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Clemens Primary celebrates covered play area
Principal shares the story of the school’s new addition with students before a ribbon-cutting with the project’s contractor
With a light rain about to fall in Philomath Friday morning, it seemed fitting that staff, schoolchildren and guests were celebrating Clemens Primary School’s new covered play area. Principal Abby […]
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A view from the net: Philomath’s Bacho directs teammates in battle
Standing in front of the net with a sweeping view of the soccer field, Philomath High goalkeeper Heidi Bacho can easily spot areas of need […]
Gallery: PHS girls soccer vs. Cascade (Oct. 3, 2024)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 1-0 girls soccer win over Cascade on Thursday.
Philomath’s soccer boys down Cascade on road
The Philomath High School boys soccer team scored twice over a five-minute stretch of the first half and the defense didn’t give the opponent much […]
Mount Union Stories: William H. Wagner (1853-1913)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about William Henry Wagner, a New York-born, second-generation American who farmed in rural Benton County and died at […]
Oregon lawmakers preview health care priorities for 2025 session
Oregon lawmakers plan to address myriad challenges on the state’s health care landscape next year. The behavioral health system lacks thousands of residential care beds. […]
More than 500 formerly homeless Oregonians have found housing this year
Buoyed by Lane County, Oregon is on track to meet Gov. Tina Kotek’s January goal of moving 650 formerly homeless people into permanent housing before […]
Counties with the highest unemployment in Oregon
Unemployment rates have continued to rise across U.S. metropolitan areas, provoking alarm throughout the nation and guiding the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates […]
Philomath in Photos
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Six hours of activities set for Saturday at Fort Hoskins History Day
Demonstrations and hands-on activities that highlight traditional crafts and storytelling will offer visitors an immersive experience Saturday at Fort Hoskins History Day, organizers said. The […]
Things To Do This Weekend in Philomath: Oct. 4-6, 2024
If you love regional history, head out to Fort Hoskins on Saturday. This rural gem will host six hours of activities that sound not only […]
BCSO Log: Recent cases include $24,200 scam on older resident
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status […]
From the Past: Odds and ends in 1874, Gellatly’s orchard in 1899, water bonds in 1984
150 years ago1874 Around Oregon: Immigrants constantly arriving. … The San Francisco Circus is on a tour up the valley. … What at Junction, last […]
PHS volleyball team wins 4th straight
The Philomath High School volleyball team continued its hot start to Oregon West Conference play Wednesday night with a 25-11, 25-19, 25-3 victory at North […]
Community Calendar
• Friday, Oct. 4: Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 4: PHS Football at Sweet Home, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 5: PHS volleyball at Mt. Hood Invite, 8 a.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 5: Museum Kids! Shapes and Stitches at Philomath Museum, 10 a.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 5: Fort Hoskins History Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 5: Lego Saturday at the Library, 11 a.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 5: PHS cross-country at Woahink Lake XC Invitational, 11:45 a.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 5: Maxtivity: Candle Making Class, 1-2:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 6: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.