VOLUME 5, NUMBER 243
Saturday, December 7, 2024

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Three Things: Evening with PYAC, upcoming challenge and Starker trees

Matt Lehman earned a nice honor during the youth organization’s annual fund dinner plus a new activity coming in 2025 and holiday trees from a local forestry company

The Philomath Youth Activities Club held its annual fund dinner Friday night to raise money for its programs, listen to perspectives and stories from a former NFL player and honor […]

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OSP Log: Two fatal crashes occur 2 days apart on Highway 213 near Mulino

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of […]

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Summit Holiday Winter Market to run noon-4 p.m. Sunday

The Summit Holiday Winter Market, an annual holiday tradition in the rural Benton County community, will run from noon-4 p.m. Sunday at the Summit Grange […]

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Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center names new CEO

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center named Josiah “Sy” Johnson as its new chief executive officer, the organization announced Friday. Johnson replaces Laura Hennum, a former […]

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Levy, annexation, survey discussions highlight Fire and Rescue board meeting agenda

Philomath Fire and Rescue’s board of directors plans to meet at 3 p.m. Monday at Station 201 for an agenda that includes continued discussions on […]

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CHC of Benton and Linn Counties receives grant award

The Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties announced this week that it will be one of the recipients of the Biden-Harris Administration’s $52 […]

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States go after ‘claim sharks’ that charge vets for help with disability claims

For-profit consultants across the country make millions each year by charging military veterans for help in filing their disability claims with the U.S. Department of […]

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How gas prices have changed in Oregon in the last week

The national average for a gallon of gasoline is teasing drivers further this week, dipping to nearly $3 as the winter cold sets in, according […]

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In Case You Missed It …

Season preview: PHS wrestlers planning to add to their medal collections

The Philomath High boys wrestling program has its sights set on another exceptional season with seven returning state qualifiers — four of those who won […]

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Crescent Valley hands Philomath 55-33 boys basketball loss

CORVALLIS — Tipping off the season on Crescent Valley’s court Thursday night, Philomath High’s boys basketball team had trouble keeping pace with a Class 5A […]

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Gallery: PHS boys basketball at Crescent Valley (Dec. 5, 2024)

A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 55-33 boys basketball loss at Crescent Valley on Thursday.

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Obituary: Caleb Henry Rowland-Barnes (1997-2004)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Caleb, due to a traffic accident. Caleb was just 27 years old. He was […]

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City getting ready to roll out new logo at Monday night meeting

The Philomath City Council plans to roll out the city’s new logo and recognize the outgoing mayor and a former city councilor during a meeting […]

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Philomath School Board planning to meet Monday evening

The Philomath School Board plans to meet at 7 p.m. Monday in Philomath High School’s Community Conference Room for its regular monthly meeting with an […]

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Greater Idaho movement asks Trump for his support

The leaders of the Greater Idaho movement have asked President-elect Donald Trump to support their efforts to have counties in eastern Oregon join Idaho – […]

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Philomath in Photos

SATURDAY, DEC. 7, 2024: PYAC board member Lindsey Luksch speaks to a packed room Friday night during the organization’s annual fund dinner at OSU. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)

Community Calendar

• Saturday, Dec. 7: PHS Girls Basketball vs. Junction City, 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 7: PHS Boys Basketball vs. Junction City, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 7: PHS Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast, 7 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 8: Summit Holiday Winter Market, noon-4 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 9: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Dec. 9: Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 9: Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 9: Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 9: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 10: PHS Girls Basketball at Marist Catholic, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 10: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 10: PHS Boys Basketball at Marist Catholic, 7 p.m.