VOLUME 5, NUMBER 207
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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Philomath Open Studios offers opportunity to connect with local artists
Annual event to feature 30 artists at 13 sites as part of this year’s version of the self-guided tour over the weekends of Oct. 19-20 and Oct. 26-27
The scope of art seen annually on the Philomath Open Studios Art Tour and Sale covers a broad range from ceramics to oil paintings to glass to ink drawings to […]
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Craft show set for this weekend at Philomath Scout Lodge
Arts and crafts enthusiasts will want to take note of a special event this weekend at Philomath Scout Lodge. The Autumn Craft Show and More […]
Obituary: Patricia Clausen (1941-2024)
With sadden hearts we lose a family member and friend. Patricia A. Clausen passed quietly on October 11. Patricia was an only child born to […]
Death Notice: Eugene Emmett Hawe (1940-2024)
Eugene Emmett Hawe, 84, of Philomath, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Providence St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Share thoughts and memories on the […]
Seven PHS players score in 8-0 girls soccer victory
The Philomath High School girls soccer team scored all of its goals in the first half and defeated Sweet Home, 8-0, Tuesday afternoon in an […]
PHS boys soccer team wins 3-0 at Sweet Home
The Philomath High School boys soccer team won its second straight with a 3-0 victory Tuesday evening at Sweet Home. Coach Dave Ellis said the […]
Stayton upends Warriors in league volleyball match
The Philomath High School volleyball team’s unbeaten streak in the Oregon West Conference ended Tuesday night with a four-set road loss at Stayton. The Eagles […]
‘For a while, it looked like the whole world might burn’
DURKEE — Bert Siddoway heard the fire before he saw it, no seconds at all between the flash of lightning and the boom of thunder. […]
Benton County releases property tax statements
Property tax statements and certified values are available online, the Benton County Assessor’s Office announced this week. To perform a property search, go to the […]
In Case You Missed It …
Pittman, Russell receive top homecoming honors
During an extended 20-minute halftime during Friday night’s football game at Clemens Field, Philomath High School’s eight royalty candidates arrived on floats and vehicles to […]
Philomath man arrested for drunken driving after crash off North 19th
A 41-year-old Philomath man who overnight crashed off North 19th Street into the entrance of a manufactured home community faces drunken driving charges, Philomath Police […]
City Council tables decision on how to allocate tourism-related funding
With thoughts that the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo may have received an unfair advantage when it comes to the recommended allocation of transient lodging tax […]
Philomath library seeking public input at Oct. 16 open house
Philomath Community Library will be seeking feedback from the public about potential expansion options during an open house from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Robertson Sherwood Architects, […]
Philomath Police Log: Discharge of weapon, DUII arrests, political sign stealing among recent calls
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Residential gas leak, illegal burn among recent responses
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls include a residential gas leak and illegal burn.
Community Calendar
• Wednesday, Oct. 16: Philomath Library Expansion Project Open House, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 16: Maxtivity: Hammered Geometric and Hoop Earrings Class, 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 16: Spoon Club at Marys River Grange, 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 17: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 17: PHS Boys Soccer vs. Stayton, 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 17: PHS volleyball at Cascade, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 17: PHS volleyball at Newport, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 17: PHS Girls Soccer at Stayton, 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 17: Sip and Bloom Floral Workshop, 6:30-8 p.m.