Volume 5, Number 217, Oct. 30, 2024

City invites community to streetscapes ribbon-cutting on Friday

The city of Philomath invites the community to celebrate the near-completion of the Philomath Downtown Safety and Streetscape Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 […]

Death Notice: Irene Louise Oleman (1934-2024)

Irene Louise Oleman, 90, of Philomath, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the Tribute Wall […]

Philomath, Newport soccer matchup ends in 1-1 tie

A starter in Philomath High’s boys soccer lineup since his freshman year, senior Silas Pittman has certainly accumulated a lot of memories in a Warriors […]

Gallery: PHS boys soccer vs. Newport (Oct. 29, 2024)

A collection of photos from Philomath High School’s boys soccer tie vs. Newport on Tuesday.

Philomath scores 2 quick goals to defeat Newport in girls soccer

The Philomath High School girls soccer team broke a scoreless tie early in the second half with back-to-back goals six minutes apart to defeat Newport […]

First case of bird flu in pig discovered on small Oregon farm

State officials announced Wednesday that a severe form of bird flu has been detected for the first time in a pig on a small unidentified […]

State invites public participation in offshore wind energy ‘roadmap’ after feds pause plans

Oregonians are invited to collaborate with state officials over the next year on a plan for developing offshore wind energy in the state. The kickoff […]

How Oregon is committing to electric vehicles

States across the country are paving the way for electric vehicles. This green topic is also harshly divided along red and blue lines—which is to […]

Council settles questions, approves TLT grant allocations

Following concerns that three local nonprofit organizations had not received the same information on the availability of funds through the city’s Transient Lodging Tax grant […]

Frolic and Rodeo’s Holiday Craft Fair expects 80 vendors this weekend

The Philomath Frolic and Rodeo’s annual Holiday Craft Fair arrives this weekend with organizers expecting at least 80 vendors operating in Philomath Elementary School’s gymnasium, […]

Philomath Police Log: Warrant arrests, other calls over period of Oct. 18-24

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. All calls for service may not be included. The status of […]

Fire and Rescue Calls: Crashes, gas leak, small wildland fire among recent responses

A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls include crashes, gas leak and small wildland fire.

Mount Union Stories: Martin M. Harvey (1867-1926)

In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read three versions of an obituary for Martin M. Harvey, who had a lifelong connection to the Monmouth area […]

Day of the Dead dance set for Friday in Summit

Big Fir and The Divine Wind Brotherhood will take the Summit Grange stage Friday for the Day of the Dead Dance and Concert. The special […]

PYAC registering now for basketball until Nov. 15

The Philomath Youth Activities Club is accepting registrations for the upcoming basketball season for students in grades 1 through 6, the organization announced. The deadline […]

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