VOLUME 5, NUMBER 223
Thursday, November 7, 2024
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PHS girls move past first round of 4A soccer playoffs
Warriors beat Klamath Union, 1-0, and will get another shot at No. 1 Marist Catholic in the quarterfinals
In a dominating performance, the Philomath High School girls soccer team moved on to the Class 4A quarterfinals Wednesday afternoon with a 1-0 victory over Klamath Union. Wait, 1-0? Dominating? […]
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Gallery: PHS girls soccer vs. Klamath Union
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 1-0 girls soccer win over Klamath Union in the first round of the 4A playoffs Wednesday.
BCSO Log: Assault in rural area and speeding motorcycle among recent incidents
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.
Warrior Watch: State cross-country, boys soccer follow-up and girls soccer in quarters
Philomath High’s boys and girls cross-country teams both qualified for this week’s state championships in Eugene — that’s certainly a statement included in sports stories […]
Siuslaw National Forest’s Christmas tree permits available
Christmas tree permits are now available for purchase from the Siuslaw National Forest and will be offered through Dec. 31, officials announced. Christmas tree permits […]
More than a dozen Oregon communities vote to ban psilocybin businesses
Voters in more than a dozen Oregon cities, including in the Portland area, voted to ban the regulated sales and use of psilocybin mushrooms. Anti-psilocybin […]
Oregon 2024 election: What we know and what we’re waiting on
A bad election for Democrats nationally had few reverberations in Oregon, where Democratic candidates are expected to keep or expand legislative majorities, swept statewide offices […]
How much Oregon composts
Americans composted about 3.3 million tons of food waste in 2019, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s most recent estimates. Of that, 72,182 tons were […]
Philomath in Photos
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Election Night: A full-circle moment for the city’s next mayor
Philomath’s version of Election Night featured no drama with Christopher McMorran running unopposed for mayor. Incumbent Chas Jones appeared on the ballot but he withdrew […]
Philomath’s boys soccer team pushes Henley to shootout but comes up short in 4A playoffs
The Philomath High School boys soccer team pushed fourth-seeded Henley to the limit in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs Tuesday evening in […]
City planning event Saturday at Paul J. Cochran Veterans Memorial Park
The city of Philomath invites the community to a ribbon-cutting and Veterans Day ceremony at Paul J. Cochran Veterans Memorial Park at 10 a.m. Saturday. […]
Philomath man dies in crash near Madras
A 27-year-old Philomath man died in a single-vehicle crash west of Madras Saturday night, KTVZ reported on its website. According to Jefferson County Sheriff Jason […]
Philomath Museum program to explore life, contributions of TJ Starker
The Benton County Historical Society will host a program on the life of forester T.J. Starker at 11 a.m. Saturday at Philomath Museum. William G. […]
Award-winning pianist to perform Nov. 10 in Philomath
Award-winning pianist John Nilsen will make an appearance in Philomath Sunday morning with a concert at the College United Methodist Church. All are invited to […]
Community Calendar
• Thursday, Nov. 7: Maxtivity: Ultimate Family Game Creation Experience, 5 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 8: Philomath Middle School Veterans Day Assembly, 8:10 a.m.
• Friday, Nov. 8: Maxtivity: Safari Patterns — Animal Prints in Watercolor, 3 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 8: Bingo at the Grange, 6-8:30 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 8: PHS Football vs. La Grande, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 9: Paul J. Cochran Veterans Memorial Park Dedication, 10 a.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 9: Johnson Collection Center Tours at Philomath Museum, 10:30 a.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 9: A Biography of T.J. Starker with Bill Robbins at Philomath Museum, 11 a.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 9: PHS Cross-Country at Class 4A State Championships, 11:45 a.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 9: Johnson Collection Center Tours at Philomath Museum, 1 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 9: PHS Girls Soccer at Marist Catholic, 2:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 10: John Nilsen in Concert at College United Methodist Church, 10:30 a.m.