VOLUME 6, NUMBER 125
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Lift assists top call list for Philomath Fire and Rescue
Fire chief said helping elderly or disabled residents get back on their feet has become department’s most common service
Philomath Fire and Rescue responds to many types of emergencies throughout the year, but their most frequent call isn’t fighting fires or rushing to car accidents. Instead, firefighters spend much of their time helping elderly and disabled residents who have fallen and can’t get back up. “It is the No. 1 call type that we […]
News
Philomath Police Log: DUIIs, offensive littering among recent arrests
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included two DUII arrests and an offensive littering arrest for discarded pallets.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Recent incidents include garbage truck fire on Evergreen
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls included a garbage truck fire on Evergreen Drive.
Service Notice: Frank Twiss Babcock (1953-2025)
A gathering in memory of Frank Twiss Babcock, who died May 7, 2025, will take place at 1 p.m. June 28 at Tyee Wine Cellars. […]
Church group holding car wash fundraiser Saturday at Beaver Auto Sales
Beaver Auto Sales in Philomath will host a charity car wash from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday to benefit youth activities. The fundraiser, organized by the […]
U.S. Senate passes bill to reauthorize funding for rural Oregon, Idaho schools
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bill to reauthorize a program that has provided billions to schools, roads and other services in rural Oregon and […]
Poll shows voters aren’t worried about Oregon roads and don’t want to pay to fix them
As the Oregon Legislature prepares for looming floor votes on House Bill 2025, a transportation funding bill at the center of the legislative session, polling […]
Support for renewables shrinks as fossil fuel interest grows
Republicans and Democrats alike are less likely to support renewable energy than they were five years ago, according to a survey released June 5 by […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
RV park’s developer wants to continue with project in phases
Developer Scott Lepman, who is building a 175-space recreational vehicle park on 49 acres in Philomath, has submitted an application to the city to complete […]
OSP Log: Recent highway fatalities include 2 in Polk County
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of […]
Community Calendar
Tuesday, June 24
• Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Wren Book Club, 5:45 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 25
• Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
• Braver Angels Debate at Philomath Museum, 6 p.m.