VOLUME 5, NUMBER 20
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Good afternoon. In the newsletter today: This week’s Three Things column features a YouTube skateboard personality hanging a “worst skate park ever” title on Philomath’s design, city employees were recognized for their ice storm efforts and a few tips from Philomath Fire and Rescue related to the oven-cleaning feature . Also, freshman Lucas Brandt broke a 41-year-old school swim team record and the PHS boys and girls basketball teams both posted comfortable wins at Sweet Home.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Top Stories
Three Things: Worst skate park ever, city employee accolades and self-cleaning ovens
YouTube personality visits Philomath; Andrew Turner, Lige Weedman, Jim Weikel recognized; and a few tips from the local fire department
It’s funny, it’s entertaining, it features some pretty cool skateboarding. But it may not be the type of recognition that Philomath wants. You see, David Gravette, a skateboarder who has […]
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PHS freshman breaks 41-year-old swim team record
Philomath High School freshman Lucas Brandt broke a 41-year-old swim team record while winning the 200-yard individual medley Friday in a four-school meet at Sweet […]
Warrior girls bury Sweet Home on road, 52-15
The Philomath High School girls basketball team improved to 3-0 in league play Friday night with a 52-15 victory against an overmatched Sweet Home squad. […]
Philomath High boys post 32-point road win
Philomath High seniors Preston Kramer and Jacob Peters combined for 40 points in their team’s 56-24 victory Friday evening at Sweet Home. The No. 2 […]
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It’s been a rite of passage for decades, but the snow day may melt away for students in America’s public schools. Due to technology, the […]
Latest data show overdoses continue to skyrocket in Oregon
As lawmakers prepare to tackle the state’s addiction crisis, new data from the Oregon Health Authority shows how dire the addiction crisis has become. In […]
Philomath in Photos
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Road project near Philomath Elementary planned for this summer
If all goes according to plan, a new street behind Philomath Elementary School will be in place by the time classes begin this fall. The […]
Philomath High testing digital hall pass technology
The Philomath School District launched a pilot program at the high school this week to test the viability and effectiveness of digital hall pass technology. […]
Mount Union Stories: Columbia Skipton (1872-1889)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Columbia Skipton, a Philomath girl who died at age 16 of “consumption,” an antiquated term for tuberculosis.
Community Calendar
• Monday, Jan. 29: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Jan. 29: PHS Boys Basketball vs. Stayton, 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, Jan. 29: PHS Girls Basketball vs. Stayton, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 30: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Jan. 30: PHS Wrestling vs. Junction City, Stayton, 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 30: Maxtivity Arts and Crafts Creative Space: DIY Jewelry, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 30: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 31: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 31: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 31: PHS Wrestling vs. Sweet Home, 3:30 p.m.