VOLUME 6, NUMBER 11
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
RANDOM OBSERVATION: The new benches around Philomath keep catching my eye. For the first time this morning, I noticed one facing Philomath Fire and Rescue’s station on Main Street. — Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Editor’s Choice
Russell 3-pointer lifts Philomath past Gladstone, 46-44
Warriors return from 11-day break from competition to take nonconference victory on the road
Senior Caleb Russell buried a 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds left to lift Philomath High’s boys basketball team to a 46-44 victory at Gladstone Tuesday night. Russell’s winning shot came after […]
News
School Board OKs resolution related to ICE access to schools
The Philomath School Board unanimously approved a resolution during its Jan. 9 meeting that outlines the school district’s protocols for Immigration and Customs Enforcement access […]
Council elects president, fills vacancies on various committees
The Philomath City Council elected a council president and filled various vacancies on city committees during its meeting Monday night at City Hall. Teresa Nielson, […]
Mount Union Stories: Hildred M. Newth (1906-1925) and Daniel Newth (1925)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about 19-year-old Hildred M. Newth, who died in 1925 while giving birth to a son, Daniel, who also […]
U.S. Sens. Wyden and Merkley and others back youth climate lawsuit
More than 40 members of Congress, including Oregon Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to breathe new life into […]
New Oregon US Rep. Janelle Bynum looks for ‘low-hanging fruit’ in divided Congress
Janelle Bynum’s journey to Washington, D.C., to begin her work as the U.S. representative for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District was a homecoming of sorts. The […]
The impact of toxic work culture on employee turnover, well-being
In the fast-paced, ever-competitive corporate world, the conversation surrounding the importance of having a positive, non-toxic, and healthy workplace continues to rise. However, healthy workplaces […]
More Sports
Philomath girls take basketball win at Sutherlin, 39-35
The Philomath High School girls basketball team pulled out a 39-35 victory on the road over Sutherlin Tuesday evening. The No. 2-ranked Warriors (11-2) have […]
In Case You Missed It
Saalsaa fills vacant seat on Philomath City Council
Just two weeks after officially retiring as Philomath Fire and Rescue’s deputy fire chief, Rich Saalsaa stepped into a new role related to community service […]
Philomath Police Log: Crashes, theft among incidents in latest report
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included a handful of crashes and a few theft-related incidents.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Burn pile, oven issue, crashes among responses
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls included a burn pile, oven issues and three crashes.
Philomath School Board approves 2025-26 academic calendar
The Philomath School Board during its Jan. 9 meeting approved a 2025-26 calendar that mirrors the current academic year except for a few changes involving […]
Alyrica connects with low-cost internet initiative
Alyrica Networks was recently approved as a provider for the Oregon Lifeline Program, a federal and state initiative designed to make high-speed internet more accessible […]
Philomath in Photos
Community Calendar
• Wednesday, Jan. 15: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 15: Crafternoon at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 15: PHS Swimming Home Meet, 4:15 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 15: Spoon Club at Marys River Grange, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 16: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 16: Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 1 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 17: PHS Wrestling at Oregon Wrestling Classic, 8 a.m.
• Friday, Jan. 17: PHS Swimming at Sweet Home, 4 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 18: PHS Wrestling at Nick Lutz Invitational (Siuslaw HS)
• Saturday, Jan. 18: PHS Cheer at Sweet Home Cheer Classic
• Saturday, Jan. 18: PHS Wrestling at Oregon Wrestling Classic, 8 a.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 18: Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 18: First Aid/CPR/AED Class at Philomath Fire and Rescue, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 18: Councilor Coffee, 9:30-11 a.m.