VOLUME 5, NUMBER 233
Friday, November 22, 2024
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Philomath sees higher graduation rates in latest statewide assessment
The state’s annual school report cards provide data in categories that include attendance, graduation rates and academics
The Philomath School District saw some encouraging numbers out of this week’s public release of the Oregon Department of Education’s annual “At-A-Glance” district and school profiles, which includes data on […]
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Psilocybin in Philomath? Maybe, maybe not but officials, citizens want more data
A handful of Philomath residents turned out Thursday night for a city-hosted open house to provide input and ask questions about the possibility of psilocybin-related […]
Albany woman struggles with permanent disability after untreated head injury in prison
Jacqueline Orr walks gingerly through her Albany home, clutching a cane. She keeps her living room dim because overhead lights can hurt her eyes. She […]
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Oregon
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, […]
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Philomath Police investigating graffiti-related vandalism
A rash of graffiti-related vandalism around Philomath has surfaced over the past several days and the local police department hopes to receive tips from the […]
Philomath woman connected to bomb threat faces charges
A bomb threat that turned out to be a hoax shut down Eugene Airport for over an hour and a half Wednesday afternoon and resulted […]
Benton County, employee union agree on labor contract
Benton County and a union bargaining team reached an agreement on a new labor contract during the late-night hours Tuesday following a strike that had […]
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Community Calendar
• Friday, Nov. 22: Turkey Bingo, 5-8 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 22: Christmas Tree Lighting at the Museum, 6 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 22: Sip and Bloom Floral Workshop, 7-9 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 23: Maxtivity: Holiday Wreaths, 1:30 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 25: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Nov. 25: Philomath City Council Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 25: Maxtivity: Crafts at Common Fields, 6 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 25: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.