VOLUME 5, NUMBER 250
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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Philomath-based lumber company embracing Oregon hardwoods
Federal grant helps new sawmill project become a reality as Patrick Lumber looks to strengthen its market presence in the industry
On a pleasant mid-October morning, Patrick Lumber’s Brad Mehl and Terry Haddix walk the grounds located just outside of Philomath to check on the construction progress of a new hardwood […]
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Gallery: Patrick Lumber (Fall 2024)
A collection of photos from the Patrick Lumber facility located near Philomath as seen in October 2024.
South Albany edges Philomath in girls basketball thriller
ALBANY — Down by three points on the road against Class 5A’s No. 4-ranked South Albany squad, Philomath still had a chance to send Tuesday […]
PHS boys run into another tough 5A school in hoops loss
ALBANY — Through the first five games, the Philomath High boys basketball team’s efforts to rebuild from last season’s heavy roster losses have been a […]
Gallery: PHS girls basketball at South Albany (Dec. 17, 2024)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 47-44 girls basketball loss at South Albany on Tuesday.
Gallery: PHS boys basketball at South Albany (Dec. 17, 2024)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s boys basketball game at South Albany on Tuesday.
Mount Union Stories: Daniel B. Dinwiddie (1834-1920)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Daniel B. Dinwiddie, who died at age 85 in the Inavale vicinity near Philomath, and settled in […]
Judge dismisses $33 million timber lawsuit against U.S. Forest Service over 2020 wildfire response
A federal judge in Eugene has dismissed a timber company lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service over its response to a destructive and deadly blaze […]
Oregon AG rolls out sanctuary information for immigrants before Trump takes office
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum rolled out a toolkit on Wednesday so immigrants in Oregon can protect themselves and know their rights under the first-in-the-nation […]
Which state leads the nation in Christmas tree production?
Now that Thanksgiving is over, there’s no reason to argue about whether it’s acceptable to decorate for Christmas before Turkey Day (it is) and move […]
In Case You Missed It …
Historic building in Kings Valley gets new interior paint
KINGS VALLEY — A part of the rural Benton County landscape for 132 years, Kings Valley Community Hall at the corner of Kings Valley Highway […]
Philomath Police Log: Criminal mischief, minor crashes in PPD’s rundown of calls
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Firefighters, emergency services see slower week for calls
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls include several instances of assisting a neighboring fire department as backup.
Obituary: Beth (Myrtle Elizabeth) Garriott (1936-2024)
Beth (Myrtle Elizabeth) Garriott lost her third battle with cancer on December 2, 2024, when she succumbed to lung cancer. She had previously overcome breast […]
Philomath’s Brandt breaks school record in breaststroke
A day after missing the school record in the 100-yard breaststroke by one-hundredth of a second, Philomath sophomore Lucas Brandt got the job done Friday […]
Philomath in Photos
Community Calendar
• Wednesday, Dec. 18: Spoon Club at Marys River Grange, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 18: PHS Winter Concert, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 19: PHS Boys Basketball vs. North Bend (at Marshfield HS), 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 19: PHS Girls Basketball vs. Coquille (at Marshfield HS), 8:30 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 20: PHS Boys Basketball at South Coast Tournament, 10:15 a.m. or 8:30 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 20: PHS Girls Basketball at South Coast Tournament, noon or 3:30 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 20: PHS Wrestling at Grants Pass Winter Kick-Off, 8 a.m.