VOLUME 6, NUMBER 102
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Editor’s Choice
City to possibly purchase up to $185,000 in SDC credits from Millpond Crossing
The matter will be included on a proposed supplemental budget that will go before the council June 9 as the housing developer tries to pay for projects to wrap up Phase 2
The Philomath City Council moved forward a request by Millpond Crossing developer Levi Miller Tuesday night during a special meeting at City Hall that could later pay the home builder up to $185,000 through a system development charge credit purchase. Heading into the meeting, councilors believed they were going to consider the approval of a […]
News
BCSO Log: Bad check, rollover and warrant arrest among recent incidents
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included cases involving a bad check, rollover crash and a warrant arrest.
Obituary: Frank Twiss Babcock (1953-2025)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Twiss Babcock on May 7th, 2025, at the age of 71. Frank was […]
Friday night dance to benefit PHS pole vaulters
A fundraiser to benefit the Philomath High School track and field team’s pole vaulters will run from 8-11 p.m. Friday at Marys River Grange Hall, […]
Oregon’s U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz insists Republicans ‘not cutting’ Medicaid, SNAP
Oregon’s lone Republican representative in Congress defended the party’s decision to attach new work and citizenship requirements to Medicaid eligibility at a virtual town hall […]
Controversial cap-and-trade policy re-emerges in Salem
Republican lawmakers walked out of the Capitol in 2019 and 2020 because of their vehement opposition to proposed carbon emissions reduction legislation referred to as […]
Where Americans are happiest
While measuring individual happiness is challenging due to its subjectivity, broader trends may be able to provide insight into whether a local community is more […]
Sports
Warrior Watch: Softball hits road for play-in game, track hosting districts and Beckstead at state tennis
Philomath High’s softball team will head up to Scappoose Friday to try to play its way into the state playoffs. The Warriors and Indians will […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Klipfel, McMullen leading for seats on Philomath School Board
A familiar face and a newcomer won the two contested seats on the Philomath School Board, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s special district election. […]
City moves forward with Façade Improvement Grant Program
The Philomath City Council recently gave the city manager its approval to move forward with the city’s Commercial Building Façade Improvement Grant Program. A pilot […]
Volunteers to place flags at gravesites of veterans at Mount Union Cemetery
The Mount Union Cemetery Association invites the community to participate in the placing of American flags at the grave sites of veterans beginning at 9 […]
Mount Union Stories: Dollie Stovall (1859-1929)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Dollie Stovall, who was born in Mississippi, got married in Texas and came to Oregon around 1889.
Community Calendar
(A rundown of events in or near Philomath over the next few days; click on links below to see a listing’s full details)
Thursday, May 22
• Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Music in the Park Series, 6 p.m.
Friday, May 23
• PHS track and field at Oregon West Conference Championships, 3 p.m.
• PHS baseball vs. South Umpqua, 4 p.m.
• PHS Pole Vault Fundraiser Dance, 8-11 p.m.
Saturday, May 24
• Flag Placement at Mount Union Cemetery, 9 a.m.
• Trail Cleanup Party at Bald Hill Farm, 9 a.m.
• PHS track and field at Oregon West Conference Championships, 11 a.m.
• Nomadic Pizza Food Truck at Lumos Wine Co., noon
• The Wallace Band at Lumos Wine Co., 2 p.m.