VOLUME 5, NUMBER 244
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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Warriors rally for win in boys basketball thriller
Sophomore Esias Sapp provides spark off the bench in 4th quarter and hits what would turn out to be the game-winning basket in a 43-41 victory
The thought crossed his mind — just for a moment. With the game tied, 41-41, with less than a minute to play Saturday night, Philomath sophomore Esias Sapp took possession […]
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PHS wrestling team’s bus rear-ended at railroad crossing
Philomath High School’s wrestling team got a scare Friday night following its season-opening tournament at Cascade High School when a pickup rear-ended its school bus […]
Serious injury crash leads to DUII arrest of Philomath woman
A 24-year-old Philomath woman faces felony assault, drunken driving and various other charges in connection with a crash in Corvallis at Southwest Philomath Boulevard and […]
Philomath Police Log: Reports of theft among local law enforcement responses
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Three crashes among agency’s recent responses
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls included various crashes in the region.
Philomath rolls over Junction City in girls basketball opener
Trailing 6-0 less than 2 minutes into Saturday evening’s season opener against Junction City, Philomath High girls basketball coach Ben Silva called a timeout. The […]
Four wrestlers place in top 4 at Cascade tournament
Three Philomath wrestlers reached the finals and the team’s defending state champion took first place at Saturday’s Perry Burlison Invitational at Cascade High School. Junior […]
Philomath boys win small Saturday afternoon swim meet
Philomath High School junior Mason Stevens won two individual events and swam legs on two winning relays to highlight local results out of a small […]
Oregon getting federal money to improve habitat for imperiled western monarch butterfly
Millions of western monarch butterflies once visited Oregon and other Western states each spring to drink flower nectar, pollinate plants and lay their eggs after […]
Average student loan debt increased in first half of 2024 in Oregon
Despite repayments on federal student loans resuming late last year, much is still up in the air with student loan debt. Some loans have been […]
In Case You Missed It …
Three Things: Evening with PYAC, upcoming challenge and Starker trees
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 […]
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 […]
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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Community Calendar
• 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.
• Wednesday, Dec. 11: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 11: Squishtivities at Philomath Community Library, 11 a.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 11: Philomath Bluegrass Workshop and Jam, 7-10 p.m.