VOLUME 5, NUMBER 50
Friday, March 8, 2024
Good afternoon. In the newsletter today: Philomath High’s boys basketball team battled to the end in an elimination game against Madras this morning but fell short with a season-ending loss. The girls, meanwhile, beat Marist in its opener last night and will play tonight against Henley in the semifinals. Also, a preview of the City Council’s meeting this coming Monday and the latest installment of Mount Union Stories.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Top Stories
Madras ends Philomath’s season in consolation game
Warriors fight to the end despite losing their top scorer in the state boys basketball playoff game’s opening minutes
FOREST GROVE — In an emotional ending to the season Friday morning, the Philomath High boys basketball team had to soak in the realization that its hopes for a trophy […]
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Gallery: PHS boys basketball vs. Madras in 4A tournament (March 8, 2024)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 47-41 boys basketball loss to Madras in the 4A state tournament on Friday.
Warrior girls crush Marist in 4A basketball quarterfinals
The Philomath High School girls basketball team advanced to the Class 4A tournament semifinals with a 55-23 victory Thursday night over Marist Catholic. The third-seeded […]
Baker downs Philomath in 4A boys basketball quarterfinals
The Philomath High School boys basketball team opened play in the Class 4A tournament Thursday afternoon with a 51-30 loss in the quarterfinals to Baker. […]
City Council meeting agenda includes library, City Hall decisions
The Philomath City Council plans to take the next steps on a couple of noteworthy projects during its meeting Monday night — the awarding of […]
Mount Union Stories: Matilda J. Hamar (1852-1925)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Matilda J. Hamar, who lived in Summitt and Philomath before her death at age 73 in 1925.
Plan to reduce logging, protect habitat in Oregon’s western state forests passes on split vote
Following years of planning, tense negotiations and heated public comment, a landmark plan to reduce logging in Oregon’s western state forests to protect threatened species […]
Gov. Kotek signing expansive drug addiction bill while reviewing other proposals
Gov. Tina Kotek said she plans to sign the centerpiece bill that lawmakers passed in response to the state’s soaring drug addiction and fentanyl overdoses. […]
Americans sleep least in these U.S. cities – 2024 study
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes the connection between lack of sleep and long-term health issues, as well as a higher inclination for […]
Philomath in Photos
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Philomath City Hall improvements on the horizon
Philomath City Hall plans to go through a fairly extensive remodeling project over the next year to expand office space, improve accessibility and better protect […]
From the Past: Grange, Star cars, new bridge, First Citizen and more
150 years ago1874 Grange news: N.P. Newton, Master of Philomath Grange, called on yesterday morning, on his return from a visit to Tangent Grange, Linn […]
Obituary: Karen Randall (1952-2024)
Karen Randall, 71, passed away from natural causes in her home in Wren. She lived her life purposefully and followed her passions. She received her […]
Community Calendar
• Friday, March 8: Bingo at the Grange, 6-8:30 p.m.
• Friday, March 8: PHS Girls Basketball vs. Henley (at Forest Grove), 8:15 p.m.
• Saturday, March 9: Benton County Genealogical Society Program, 11 a.m.
• Saturday, March 9: PHS Girls Basketball vs. Cascade or Astoria (at Forest Grove), 2:15 p.m. or 8:30 p.m.
• Monday, March 11: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, March 11: Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Monday, March 11: Philomath City Council Work Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, March 11: Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Monday, March 11: Yoga at the Grange, 7 p.m.
• Monday, March 11: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.