VOLUME 6, NUMBER 109
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Three Things: Top wrestler, student mayors and flower growers
Seventh grader Olivia Hernandez brings home gold from the Pan-American Championships; ‘If I Were Mayor Contest’ winners Sylvie Schroeder and Tessa King have special day; and flower farmers Erin McMullen and Aaron Gaskey included in a new book
Running around a wrestling mat in Guatemala last week while carrying the American flag, Philomath seventh grader Olivia Hernandez reached another milestone in the sport by winning a second gold medal at the Pan-American Championships. Not only did Hernandez win gold in the 42-kilogram division and help the United States earn the team title at […]
News
OSP Log: Two motorcycle fatalities among recent deaths on Oregon’s highways
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Government meetings: Play, exercise equipment on agenda for park board
The Philomath Park Advisory Board’s discussions on play equipment and exercise equipment at two local parks highlight this week’s local government meetings. The park board […]
Oregon governor requests federal funding to support aftermath of spring floods
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday asked President Donald Trump to declare a disaster, the first step to obtaining federal funding to help Coos, Curry, […]
Group formed to invest, grant money from state’s largest environmental damages settlement
More than two years ago, Oregon settled with agrochemical giant Monsanto over the company’s alleged role in polluting waters of the state for more than […]
5 ways to take an affordable family vacation this summer
You want to create memories and have a great time with your family this summer. And you can do that without causing a fall debt […]
Sports
State track and field: Steen, Hellesto win state titles on Day 1
Philomath High seniors Anneka Steen and Janice Hellesto each won state titles in field events Friday at Hayward Field to highlight the team’s first day […]
Gallery: PHS track and field at 4A State Championships — Day 1 (Friday, May 30, 2025)
A collection photos of Philomath High boys and girls track and field on the first day of the Class 4A State Championships in Eugene on […]
Baseball playoffs: Warriors rally falls just short in 7-6 loss to Scappoose
Down 7-1 at Scappoose going into the sixth inning in a 4A baseball quarterfinal Friday evening, Philomath High needed to make something happen fast to […]
In Case You Missed It
PHS graduate achieves prestigious position in U.S. Navy
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 […]
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. […]
Community Calendar
Saturday, May 31
• 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.
Monday, June 2
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
Tuesday, June 3
• Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Philomath High School Honors Convocation, 6 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.