VOLUME 6, NUMBER 142
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Philomath City Council approves ballot title for psilocybin ban vote
Originally planned for the election in November, the vote may end up getting pushed back to May 2026
The Philomath City Council voted 6-1 Monday night to adopt a ballot title that will ask voters whether to permanently ban psilocybin manufacturing facilities and service centers within the city limits. The resolution, passed during the council’s July 14 meeting, refers the matter to voters with a current two-year moratorium on psilocybin-related businesses set to […]
News
Obituary: Jeri Noble (1957-2025)
Jeri Van Sickle Chittim Noble died peacefully in her home, after a battle with a rare form of cancer, on July 11, 2025. True to […]
County Commissioner Shepherd to hold town halls in Philomath, Wren
Benton County Commissioner Gabe Shepherd will bring local government directly to residents with two town hall meetings scheduled for Thursday, July 24. The first meeting […]
Two Philomath students among 10 recipients of credit union’s scholarships
Two Philomath High School graduates are among 10 students in the region who will receive $2,500 college scholarships from Oregon State Credit Union to support […]
Oregon’s Bynum, Merkley and Florida Republicans target microplastics with new bill
The average human brain now contains enough tiny plastic fragments to equal the weight of a plastic spoon, a 50% increase in the past decade. […]
Mannix files ballot initiative to end estate tax
After another session in which some lawmakers tried again — and failed again — to raise the $1 million threshold at which Oregon’s estate tax […]
Reverse phone lookup demystified: When, why, and how to use it legally
In an age where a missed call could mean anything from a scammer to a long-lost friend, reverse phone lookup tools have become increasingly popular. […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Philomath chamber’s annual Sip and Stroll set for Saturday
The Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Sip and Stroll event from 3-7 p.m. Saturday to offer participants a chance to explore […]
Warrior Watch: Hoops at LBCC, OSAA Cup and sports broadcaster
Philomath High School graduate Zoee Howard will play college basketball at Linn-Benton Community College. Howard was a key player in the school’s playoff teams during […]
PHS graduates earn dean’s list recognition
Philomath High School graduates Grace Bennett, Brooke Clemens, Allison Neelands, Elise Reese and Mikaila Saathoff all earned college dean’s list recognition for the spring semester. […]
Mount Union Stories: Ethel Lium (1901-1925)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Ethel Lium, who was only age 24 at death from pulmonary tuberculosis.
Signed agreement expands services for Siletz tribal veterans
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians have signed an agreement that aims to increase access to veterans’ benefits […]
Community Calendar
Friday, July 18
• Piano in the Vineyard at Lumos Wine Co., 6 p.m.
• David Rogers, Classical Crossover Guitar, at Cardwell Hill Cellars, 6 p.m.
• Solar System Ambassador: Night Telescope Viewing at Library, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 19
• Mount Union Cemetery Work Party, 9 a.m.
• Perennial Garden Care Class at Shonnard’s, 10 a.m.
• Lego Saturday at Philomath Community Library, 11 a.m.
• Marys River Grange Open House and Ice Cream Social, 3-5 p.m.
• Sip & Stroll, 3-7 p.m.
• Piano in the Vineyard at Lumos Wine Co., 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 20
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.