VOLUME 6, NUMBER 108
Friday, May 30, 2025
Editor’s Choice
PHS graduate achieves prestigious position in U.S. Navy
Class of 2018’s Charles Hewitt selected to serve with the Navy Ceremonial Guard in Washington, D.C.
Philomath High School graduate Charles Hewitt, who joined the U.S. Navy in October, was selected to serve as a member of the prestigious Navy Ceremonial Guard in Washington, D.C. Airman Hewitt was a member of the Ceremonial Guard platoon that marched in the Memorial Day parade in Washington earlier this week. Established in 1931, the […]
News
Diesel fuel leak scrambles Philomath Public Works into action
A truck with a diesel fuel leak forced public works departments from Philomath, Corvallis and Benton County into action Thursday to perform a cleanup that […]
City of Philomath planning crack-sealing project on several streets next week
The city of Philomath plans to begin a crack-sealing project on several streets in town Monday, the Public Works Department announced. The city anticipates the […]
Compton Family Wines hosting OSU student-led plays
Oregon State University’s School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts and University Theatre is presenting their annual Spring One-Act Festival this weekend at Compton Family […]
PHS student headed to Brazil to visit Philomath Rotary meeting
Philomath High School student Kathleen Donovan and Philomath Community Services Executive Director Sharon Thornberry will be guest speakers during the Philomath Rotary Club’s meeting Tuesday. […]
Samaritan, Santiam Hospital cease affiliation talks
After a year of due diligence and operational exploration, Samaritan Health Services and Santiam Hospital and Clinics announced Thursday their mutual decision to cease pursuit […]
Republicans intensify opposition to capping bills per session in Oregon
Despite bipartisan support for an Oregon bill limiting the amount of legislation a lawmaker can introduce every session, the measure has angered some prominent Republican […]
Highest-paying jobs in the Corvallis area
Despite recession fears and falling consumer confidence, the job market in the United States has remained relatively stable in 2025 thus far. According to May […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Warrior Watch: All-state volleyball, state track entries and baseball preview
Philomath High School senior Carson Winder earned a spot on the Oregon High School Boys Volleyball Association’s all-state first team following last weekend’s 4A tournament […]
BCSO Log: Recent incidents include warrant arrests, DUII, property damage
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included various warrant-related citations, a DUII arrest and an unknown motorist that damaged a […]
ODOT’s guardrail replacement project on Highway 34 to begin in June
The Oregon Department of Transportation plans to launch a guardrail replacement project along Highway 34 in the coming days to upgrade outdated roadside barriers, the […]
Death Notice: Donald Tyson Price (1945-2025)
Don Price, 79, of Philomath, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the Tribute Wall at […]
Bouncing for fun — and fundraising
The inflatables are coming — slides, obstacle courses, bouncy houses, carnival-style games and more will take over Philomath High’s Clemens Field on Friday evening. The […]
Community Calendar
Friday, May 30
• Bald Hill Farm History, 5 p.m.
• PYAC Community Kids Carnival, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Performance: OSU Theatre One Spring Acts at Compton Wines, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 31
• Growing Native Plants at Shonnard’s, 11 a.m.
• Performance: OSU Theatre One Spring Acts at Compton Wines, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 1
• Run for the Hills, 8 a.m.
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Matinee: OSU Theatre One Spring Acts at Compton Wines, 2 p.m.