VOLUME 5, NUMBER 48
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Good afternoon. In the newsletter today: This week’s Warrior Watch takes a look at Philomath High’s state basketball tournament appearances, including an interesting streak for the girls’ program. Also, a report on the Battle of the Books competition at the middle school and elementary levels, the newest Philomath 5 installment and an update on those representing Philomath’s district in the State Legislature.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Top Stories
Warrior Watch: Playoff basketball previews, skiers head to state
Philomath girls continue their streak of participating in state tourneys; boys need to beat Baker to set up the possibility of Cascade rematch; and Joe Barnes and Ana Candanoza to represent Warriors on Mt. Hood
Over the past six seasons, only one girls basketball program has maintained a constant presence in the Class 4A tournament — Philomath. “That’s an accomplishment,” PHS coach Ben Silva said […]
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Middle school, elementary students showcase book smarts
Philomath will have a presence in the Oregon Battle of the Books state tournament next month in Salem following a second-place finish in last weekend’s […]
Gomberg, Anderson in final week of short session
The Oregon Legislature’s short session has entered its final week and Philomath’s state-level lawmakers, Rep. David Gomberg (D-Otis) and Sen. Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City), have […]
The Philomath 5: The city’s Heritage Tree program
In the spring of 2023 as leaves reappeared on trees around the community, the new Heritage Tree Program that had been established in Philomath finalized […]
Emergency notification system test planned for Saturday
Public safety officials plan to test the Linn-Benton Alert System at 1 p.m. Saturday, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office announced. Officials said the test will […]
Oregon Legislature passes school bus camera bill targeting errant drivers
The Oregon Legislature on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow school districts to install cameras on school buses so police can ticket drivers who […]
Oregon Legislature passes $30 million for summer school
Oregon school districts are likely to get $30 million for summer programs this year following the passage Tuesday by the Legislature of House Bill 4082. […]
Philomath in Photos
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Local firefighters advance skills through ‘burn to learn’ opportunity
A two-story house on the northern end of North 13th Street in Philomath went up in flames Sunday but this was not any sort of […]
Warrior girls advance in hoops playoffs by closest of margins
In a fight that came down to the final seconds, Philomath High’s girls basketball team survived a stiff challenge from defending state champion Baker and […]
Police Log: Illegal camping, damage to swimming pool door among recent calls
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office along with a list of highway fatalities from around the […]
Fire Calls: Motorcycle crash, Monroe fire among recent responses
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls include a motorcycle that crashed into the back of a pickup and a […]
Corvallis man killed in crash on 53rd Street
A 21-year-old man died Monday night in a single-vehicle crash into the railroad trestle on 53rd Street in Corvallis, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported. […]
Community Calendar
• Wednesday, March 6: Marys River Grange Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, March 7: Philomath Finance and Administration Committee, 1 p.m.
• Thursday, March 7: PHS Boys Basketball vs. Baker (at Forest Grove), 3:15 p.m.
• Thursday, March 7: Matilda Jr. Tea Party, 4 p.m.
• Thursday, March 7: Maxtivity Arts and Crafts Creative Space: Adult Paint Along – Pointillism, 6-8 p.m.
• Thursday, March 7: PHS Girls Basketball vs. Marist Catholic (at Forest Grove), 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, March 8: PHS Girls Basketball vs. Henley or Madras, 10:45 a.m. or 8:15 p.m. (at Forest Grove)
• Friday, March 8: PHS Boys Basketball vs. Cascade or Madras, 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. (at Forest Grove)
• Friday, March 8: Bingo at the Grange, 6-8:30 p.m.