VOLUME 6, NUMBER 18
Saturday, January 18, 2025
RANDOM OBSERVATION: It’s interesting to see how PHS sports teams recognize their seniors near the end of each season. This past Wednesday, senior Natalee Barton wasn’t going to be able to participate in the team’s final home appearance so she had her senior moment solo style after the final event — a smooth feet first dive into the pool. — Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Editor’s Choice
Philomath Fire and Rescue’s operations chief grew up around firefighting
Dan Eddy’s family background leads to a career in the profession, including his current key role with the local fire department
Growing up in Willamina, Dan Eddy learned plenty about firefighting. It was natural with a father who served as a volunteer fire chief in the small logging town situated on […]
News
OSP Log: Highway fatalities occur near Niagara, Madras
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 […]
Korematsu’s inspirational story subject of Jan. 22 lecture at museum
The inspirational story of Fred Korematsu, who challenged the mass imprisonment of over 125,000 Japanese Americans during World War II, will be the subject of […]
Major legal brawl may decide what types of cars Americans can buy
Blue states are bracing for a battle with the Trump administration over their authority to limit tailpipe emissions, a showdown that will have major repercussions […]
Oregon joins other states in two gun rights cases in Texas
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined other states in Texas gun rights cases in support of Biden administration rules requiring background checks and banning conversion […]
57 national forests with campgrounds open year-round
As winter approaches, camping opportunities become more limited in most parts of the United States. However, for much of the South—as well as RVers and […]
Sports
Philomath girls 2nd, boys 3rd at Sweet Home swim meet
Senior Kateri Pindell, sophomore Wyatt Coen and the girls’ 200-yard freestyle relay all turned in winning performances for Philomath High School Friday in a five-school […]
Philomath High grad Rivers Nuño playing college rugby
On the rugby pitch, Rivers Nuño can usually be seen on the backline wearing No. 11 or No. 14 as a wing for the Brigham […]
Barnes 2nd, Candanoza 4th in ski league season opener
The Philomath High Alpine Ski Team opened Emerald Ski League action Wednesday with senior Joe Barnes winning a silver medal and senior Ana Candanoza placing […]
In Case You Missed It
Philomath: First city in state to create climate-friendly area
Through the City Council’s approval of an ordinance at its Dec. 9 meeting, Philomath became the first community in Oregon to meet the state’s standards […]
Man of a Certain Age: Playing 45s on the record player
I still remember the words to most of the songs — “Convoy” by C.W. McCall … “Fox on the Run” by Sweet … “King Fu […]
City Council resolution brings attention to locals living at poverty levels
The Philomath City Council unanimously approved a resolution to proclaim January as Poverty Awareness Month during Monday night’s meeting, an action intended to bring attention […]
Shark researcher to be featured at Jan. 21 Philomath Rotary program
A shark researcher from Oregon State University will share insights, dispel myths and bring a science-based appreciation to the waterfront during the Philomath Rotary Club’s […]
Philomath in Photos
Community Calendar
• Sunday, Jan. 19: PHS Cheer at Gladiator Cheer Challenge (at Gladstone HS)
• Monday, Jan. 20: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Jan. 20: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 21: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 21: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Jan. 21: READ Dogs at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 21: PHS Girls Basketball at Sweet Home, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 21: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 21: Philomath Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 21: PHS Boys Basketball at Sweet Home, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 22: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 22: Playtime at the Library, 11 a.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 22: PHS Swimming Home Meet, 4:15 p.m.