VOLUME 5, NUMBER 255
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
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Top Stories
Philomath’s longtime city recorder transitions into retirement
Ruth Post served in the position for 22 years and in all, spent a quarter of a century with the city
Over a 22-year run as Philomath’s city recorder, Ruth Post experienced the inner workings of a tight-knit mid-Willamette Valley community that grew by nearly 40%. The primary duties of the […]
More News
Warrior Watch: North to Alaska, Kramer’s season and Saathoff in softball
Philomath High’s biennial appearance in the Clarke Cochran Christmas Classic arrives this weekend as the Warriors go up against some top talent in Alaska. The […]
Linn-Benton Community College releases honor roll
Linn-Benton Community College released this week the names of students who made the honor roll for the completed fall term. The list includes 20 students […]
Classic Editorial: ‘Is there a Santa Claus?’
The editorial, “Is there a Santa Claus?” was published Sept. 21, 1897, in The Sun, a New York City newspaper. Although unsigned, the editorial was […]
Mount Union Stories: Maud A. Hawkins (1887-1919)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Maud Hawkins, a 31-year-old Beaver Creek resident who died from tuberculosis.
‘Gearing Up for Gardening’ series planned for Corvallis library
The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library in January and February will host “Gearing Up for Gardening” — a free lecture series that features tips from local […]
‘Why not us?’ Nannies, housekeepers win labor protections in some states.
When she first started working as an au pair, Edy Dominguez earned less than the minimum wage and went without paid sick time or overtime […]
In Case You Missed It …
Gallery: Philomath Parade of Lights (Dec. 21, 2024)
A collection of photos from the city of Philomath’s second annual Parade of Lights on Saturday.
Philomath Police Log: Two DUII arrests in town among recent calls
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included two DUII arrests.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Response to crash in Kings Valley among recent activity
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls include a response to a single-vehicle crash in Kings Valley.
Single-vehicle crash near Albany kills 2
A single-vehicle crash that occurred just north of Albany just after midnight Sunday took the lives of two individuals, Oregon State Police reported. A Philomath […]
Ring in 2025 at New Year’s Eve Party at the grange
Moonlight Country Mixer organizers invite the community to celebrate the arrival of 2025 with a New Year’s Eve Party at Marys River Grange Hall. The […]
Philomath in Photos
Community Calendar
• Friday, Dec. 27: PHS Wrestling at Northwest Duals (at Albany), 9 a.m.
• Friday, Dec. 27: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Friday, Dec. 27: Winter Crafts at the Library, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 27: PHS Girls Basketball vs. Haines, Alaska (at Ketchikan, Alaska), 12:30 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 27: PHS Boys Basketball vs. Houston, Alaska (at Ketchikan, Alaska), 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 28: PHS Girls Basketball at Clarke Cochrane Christmas Classic (Ketchikan, Alaska)
• Saturday, Dec. 28: PHS Boys Basketball at Clarke Cochran Christmas Classic (Ketchikan, Alaska)
• Saturday, Dec. 28: PHS Wrestling at Northwest Duals (at Albany), 9 a.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 29: PHS Girls Basketball at Clarke Cochrane Christmas Classic (Ketchikan, Alaska)
• Sunday, Dec. 29: PHS Boys Basketball at Clarke Cochran Christmas Classic (Ketchikan, Alaska)