VOLUME 5, NUMBER 247
Friday, December 13, 2024
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City project with road closure begins, surprises school district
Contractor began work on South 19th between Applegate and Cedar after the school rush Friday morning
A water-sewer project that required the closure of a stretch of South 19th Street from Applegate to Cedar streets caught the Philomath School District and the Philomath Youth Activities Club […]
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Philomath nurse earns state-level recognition
For registered nurse and Philomath resident Maryann Elias, being a preceptor isn’t just about teaching tasks — it’s about nurturing future teammates. A 16-year veteran […]
City approves SDC rate increase of less than 1%
A typical residential home constructed in Philomath will cost the homebuilder an average of $259 more come Jan. 1 with the City Council’s decision to […]
Letter: Thank you for work on city logo
To the Editor: Thanks for the look at the updated logo and the description of the process. I think it looks great and I really […]
Psilocybin industry will focus on fine-tuning first-in-the-nation program in 2025
Advocates of psilocybin treatment say 2024 was the year when Oregon’s psychedelic program started to stand on its own. This was the first full year […]
After statewide tour, health authority director plans to improve Oregon’s health care system
Oregon Health Authority Director Sejal Hathi wants to improve Oregon’s health care system, including keeping rural hospitals open and supporting homeless people and testing children […]
What to do if your information is found on the dark web
Data breaches are so commonplace that there’s a good chance some of your personal information has already found its way onto the dark web. This […]
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City of Philomath unveils new logo, branding
The city of Philomath has a new look — and citizens will certainly notice in the coming weeks as a new logo and branding scheme […]
Warrior Watch: New golf program, all-state teams and hoops tournament
Philomath High School’s new golf program is trying to raise money to help manage the expense of the first season this spring. The program’s coaches […]
Obituary: Robert “Bob” Lee Hamilton (1947-2024)
Robert “Bob” Lee Hamilton, age 77, passed away on Dec. 6, 2024. Bob was born in Grants Pass, Oregon, to Robert and Rebecca Hamilton on […]
BCSO Log: Recent felony arrests include those for drugs, weapons, burglary
A rundown of recent responses submitted to the media by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.
Library organizations merge in move designed to boost community impact
In a move aimed at enhancing support for the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation officially announced Tuesday […]
Inclusivity Committee expands with 6th citizen member
The Philomath City Council added a sixth citizen to the Inclusivity Committee during its meeting Monday night with the appointment of local resident Jenn Amador. […]
Philomath Rotary to host Dec. 17 program on Grace Center For Adult Day Services
The Philomath Rotary Club invites the community to its Tuesday, Dec. 17 meeting for a program on Grace Center For Adult Day Services, a Corvallis-based […]
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Community Calendar
• Friday, Dec. 13: PHS Wrestling at Warrior Classic, 4 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 13: PHS Swimming Home Meet. 4:15 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 13: PHS Girls Basketball at West Albany, 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 13: Bingo at the Grange, 6-8:30 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 13: PHS Boys Basketball at West Albany, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 14: PHS Swimming at Blanchet Invite, 1 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 16: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Dec. 16: Philomath Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 16: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.














