VOLUME 6, NUMBER 113
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Class of 2025: Ten students share PHS valedictorian distinction
Graduation ceremony with 115 students to receive diplomas scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Clemens Field
The Philomath High School’s Class of 2025 will turn their tassels on Saturday at Clemens Field in a graduation ceremony scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Seniors finish classes Thursday and are scheduled to go on their traditional walk to the various campuses Friday morning. School staff also had plans early Friday to serve the […]
News
Philomath fire officials urge residents to halt outdoor burning as fire danger rises
Philomath Fire and Rescue issued an urgent request to residents of the fire district Thursday to refrain from any outdoor debris burning, including burn barrels, […]
BCSO Log: Call list includes arrest for an altercation at Beazell plus crashes, other incidents
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included an altercation at Beazell Memorial Forest that resulted in an arrest.
Benton County to host information session on Oregon’s new recycling rules
Benton County residents will have the opportunity to learn about statewide changes to Oregon’s recycling system during a free webinar next week as new statewide […]
Credit union hosting community shred day Saturday
Oregon State Credit Union plans to host a free community shred day from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Benton County Fairgrounds. The event represents […]
Progressive Democrats unveil plan for transportation funding driven by doubling of gas tax
A group of progressive Democrats is proposing doubling the gas tax over the next seven years to help pay for overdue upgrades to roads, bridges, […]
Oregon to receive $66 million from Sackler family in national opioid settlement
Oregon will receive $66 million to put toward programs to fight drug addiction after reaching a settlement with the Sackler family and their company, Purdue […]
Ranked: The states paying the closest attention to America’s manufacturing crisis
Over the past 90 days, nearly 59% of U.S. states (30 out of 51) have shown concern about the rising cost of manufacturing, according to […]
Sports
Hellesto, Kohler and Weeber participate in athletics signing ceremony
Philomath High seniors Janice Hellesto, Kaylie Kohler and Kyah Weeber signed letters-of-intent during a school assembly Monday morning in recognition of their plans to compete […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Class of 2025: Hellesto finds academic success during her ‘redemption year’
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community Calendar
Friday, June 6
• Philomath Public Works Committee Meeting, 10 a.m.
• Omelet Dinner, 5 p.m.
Saturday, June 7
• Oregon State Credit Union Free Shred Collection, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Discovery Days at Philomath Museum, 10 a.m.-noon
• Philomath High School Graduation, 11 a.m.
• Winemaker Sessions with Matt Compton, 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 8
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.