VOLUME 5, NUMBER 203
Thursday, October 10, 2024
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Marys River Grange’s annual Harvest Fest arrives Saturday
In ancient times, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans would pay tribute to the gods and hold feasts during a successful harvest season. Celebrations that followed a […]
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Top 4A teams to compete in this weekend’s Mariman Invite
Philomath High’s cross-country program will host one of the top meets in the state Saturday with the 38th annual Paul Mariman Invitational taking over the […]
BCSO Log: Driver reports her cat caused crash on Highway 20
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.
From the Past: Blodgett School in 1924, Highway 20 crash in 1949 and football win in 1984
150 years ago1874 House humor: The other day, a (state legislature) member objected to the reception of a bill providing for a Dog Census. A […]
Obituary: Zachary Matthew Staffieri (1973-2024)
Zachary Matthew Staffieri, age 50 of Corvallis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Evergreen Hospice Home in Albany surrounded by his loving […]
Obituary: Maxine Menerva Scott (1941-2024)
Better known as “Ronni,” she was born in Utah to Kenneth and Luella Schow. Ronni lived in Blodgett, Oregon, for 25 years until losing the […]
Voter registration deadline coming up Oct. 15
With the general election coming up Nov. 5, citizens who want to participate by voting have until Tuesday, Oct. 15 to register. To register, go […]
Business news: Pioneer Connect launches mobile services
Philomath Connect announced this week the launch of its mobile service, joining other telecom providers offering discounted rates when bundled with internet services. In partnership […]
Gov. Kotek, Oregon Health Authority project another 465 new treatment beds
Oregonians have another tool to keep track of the state’s work to expand the state’s behavioral health system. Oregon is set to add by the […]
The top breakfast restaurant chains in America
The American breakfast is rooted in both tradition and innovation. Throughout the 1800s, many Americans ate high-protein breakfasts like bacon and eggs. Later, as the […]
In Case You Missed It …
Fire engine rides anyone? Plus lots of other fun stuff
The public can get a behind-the-scenes look at the local fire department while enjoying informative demonstrations, interacting with various agencies, and having fun with the […]
PHS spikers take care of business vs. Newport
The Philomath High School volleyball team continued its impressive run through the Oregon West Conference Tuesday night with a 25-16, 25-17, 25-19 victory over visiting […]
No. 1 North Marion holds off Philomath in boys soccer
Down 3-0 in the first 13 minutes of Tuesday afternoon’s home game against No. 1 North Marion, the Philomath boys faced a fight-or-flight moment on […]
Philomath, North Marion battle to 2-2 girls soccer draw
In a girls soccer battle for first place in the Oregon West Conference, Philomath and North Marion played to a 2-2 tie Tuesday. The Warriors […]
Philomath High celebrates homecoming week
Philomath students are in the midst of homecoming week, a stretch that includes a homecoming parade Friday morning and the crowning of royalty during halftime […]
School superintendent to speak at Rotary’s Oct. 15 meeting
The Philomath Rotary Club invites the community to its Tuesday, Oct. 15 meeting for a “State of the Philomath School District” program with Superintendent of […]
Community Calendar
• Thursday, Oct. 10: Scholastic Book Fair at Philomath Elementary, 2:45-6 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 10: PHS Girls Soccer vs. Newport, 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 10: PHS volleyball vs. Sweet Home, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 10: PHS Boys Soccer at Newport, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 10: Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 11: PHS Homecoming Parade, 9:30 a.m.
• Friday, Oct. 11: Bingo at the Grange, 6-8:30 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 11: PHS Football at Stayton, 7 p.m.