VOLUME 5, NUMBER 209
Friday, October 18, 2024
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Volleyball showdown goes to Philomath in 4 sets
Warriors take victory at Cascade Thursday to take sole possession of 1st place in Oregon West with a week remaining in regular season
In a match that could decide the Oregon West Conference title, the Philomath High School volleyball team went on the road Thursday and defeated Cascade, 26-28, 25-20, 25-22 and 25-20. […]
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Things To Do This Weekend in Philomath: Oct. 18-20, 2024
The big football game is coming Friday night with No. 1 Cascade vs. No. 2 Philomath at Clemens Field. The Warriors are undefeated so far […]
Fall outdoor burning season’s opening delayed again
The opening of fall outdoor burning season has been delayed for a second time this month, the Benton County Fire Defense Board announced. The decision, […]
Reading volunteers needed at Philomath Elementary
SMART Reading, a statewide children’s literacy nonprofit, is seeking volunteers in Philomath, the organization announced. SMART Reading provides support for young readers such as individualized […]
No. 1 Stayton pulls away from Philomath in boys soccer tilt
Despite falling 6-1 to No. 1 Stayton Thursday afternoon, a definitive path to the Class 4A playoffs remains in front of the Philomath High boys […]
Gallery: PHS boys soccer vs. Stayton (Oct. 17, 2024)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s boys soccer match at home vs. Stayton on Thursday.
PHS soccer girls blank Stayton on road
The Philomath High School girls soccer team remained unbeaten in Oregon West Conference play Thursday night with a 6-0 victory at Stayton. Freshman Kya Bolton […]
Mount Union Stories: Arthur Dittmar (1880-1922)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Arthur Dittmar, who grew up in Philomath and later moved to New York state but wanted to […]
State lawmakers push to expand free school meals program for all in Oregon
Childhood health advocates and state lawmakers are planning a push to expand the state’s school meals program so that all Oregon students have access to […]
Oregon shuts down election phone line temporarily because of out-of-state misinformation
Oregon’s state elections office shut down its phone lines Thursday because of a deluge of threatening calls from out-of-state callers sharing misinformation about Republican presidential […]
In Case You Missed It …
Philomath hires successor to longtime city recorder
The Philomath City Council during its Oct. 14 meeting approved the city manager’s appointment for a new city recorder. Crystal Weber is scheduled to begin […]
Philomath’s residential garbage collection rate to increase 5.1%
Republic Services plans to implement a 5.1% rate increase for Philomath residents, a company representative told the Philomath City Council Monday night. Julie Jackson, municipal […]
BCSO Log: Intoxicated bicyclist on Highway 34 among recent arrests
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.
From the Past: Fish story in 1899, Rally Day in 1924, Wren PTA in 1949
150 years ago1874 Yaquina Railroad: The incalculable importance of this project, not only to Benton and adjoining counties, but to the entire State, is our […]
Community Calendar
• Friday, Oct. 18: Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Library, 4-6 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 18: Philomath Open Studios Opening Reception, 5-6:30 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 18: PHS Football vs. Cascade, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 19: Lilly’s Lope for Hope, 9 a.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 19: First Aid/CPR/AED Class at Philomath Fire and Rescue, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 19: Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Library, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 19: Autumn Craft Show and More, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 19: Philomath Open Studios Art Tour and Sale, noon-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 19: PHS cross-country at CG Bramble Scramble, 1:15 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 19: Maxtivity: Fluid Acrylic – Coasters, 2-3:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 20: Autumn Craft Show and More, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 20: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 20: Philomath Open Studios Art Tour and Sale, noon-5 p.m.