VOLUME 6, NUMBER 112
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Class of 2025: Hellesto finds academic success during her ‘redemption year’
From post-pandemic struggles and a family crisis to a 4.0 during her senior year in the classroom, Philomath High student breaks through challenges and discovers preferred path for her future
Entering high school after the pandemic, Philomath senior Janice Hellesto said she felt a lack of motivation for education. Online school during the eighth grade had been difficult and it was a challenge to stay focused on academics. Four months into her junior year, things got worse when her dad suffered a serious health issue. […]
News
Benton County Budget Committee approves $540.3 million budget with focus on jail, behavioral health
The Benton County Budget Committee last week approved a proposed $540.3 million budget for 2025-27 in a process that included making four amendments that include […]
Mount Union Stories: George A. Robinson (1843-1913)
Published as it appeared on June 27, 1913, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times, Page 1, Column 4. CAPT. ROBIN-SON PASSESAWAY———A Victim of HeartDisease at TimeWhen Thought […]
Millions in unspent wildfire recovery funds remain after Oregon’s 2020 blazes
Nearly four years after Congress approved a mammoth disaster relief grant to help Oregonians recover from the destructive 2020 wildfires, records show that more than […]
Republican tax bill could slash billions for Oregon Health Plan, state officials say
A Republican tax bill passed in the U.S. House and headed for a vote in the Senate would slash billions in federal Medicaid funding across […]
As demand for U.S. passports grows, here are the states with the most aspiring world travelers
More Americans than ever before are gaining access to international travel with a U.S. passport. According to the Department of State, in 1990, only 5% […]
Sports
Babcock, Jaques earn top all-conference honors in baseball, softball
Junior Caleb Babcock claimed the Oregon West’s Pitcher of the Year honor while Kari Jaques earned Coach of the Year recognition as Philomath High School’s […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Fire and Rescue extinguishes grass fire in Wren
Philomath Fire and Rescue extinguished a grass fire Sunday afternoon on Cardwell Hill Drive in the Wren vicinity, the district reported. Officials said that the […]
Philomath Police Log: Responses included road rage incident, bicycle stolen from yard, possible hit-and-run
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included a road rage incident, bicycle stolen from a resident’s yard and what appeared to […]
Fire and Rescue Calls: Firefighters extinguish two burns — one unattended, one with prohibited materials
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue: FRIDAY, MAY 23 • No calls of public […]
Obituary: Shirley Ann Chambers (1941-2025)
Shirley Ann Chambers passed away May 29, 2025 at her home in Milwaukie, Oregon. She was 83 years old. Shirley was born June 24, 1941 […]
Discovery Days program set for Saturday at museum
The Corvallis Arts Guild will offer its second program in a three-part Discovery Days series Saturday at Philomath Museum. The free family activity is scheduled […]
Community Calendar
Wednesday, June 4
• Glory Days: Fab + Collab Work Party at Maxtivity, 5:30 p.m.
• City of Philomath Budget Committee Meeting, 6 p.m.
Thursday, June 5
• Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.
Friday, June 6
• Philomath Public Works Committee Meeting, 10 a.m.
• Omelet Dinner, 5 p.m.