VOLUME 6, NUMBER 15
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
RANDOM OBSERVATION: Congrats to Autumn Peterson at Heritage Natural Finishes and Summer Beam Books for the holiday display that earned the win in the chamber’s holiday decorating contest. She obviously put in a lot of work to brighten her spot on Main Street. — Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Editor’s Choice
Warrior wrestlers win 4 of 6 duals at Oregon Classic
Porter Compton, Riley Barrett, JJ Lewis and Lake Mulberry defeat all opponents during two-day event in Redmond
The Philomath High School wrestling team won four of six duals and 65% of individual matches Friday and Saturday at the Oregon Classic in Redmond. Junior Porter Compton, junior Riley […]
News
Philomath Police Log: Warrant arrests among recent law-enforcement activity
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. All calls for service may not be included. The status of […]
Fire and Rescue Calls: ATV crash on Kings Valley Road among recent responses
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue: FRIDAY, JAN. 10 • 9:08 a.m. — Firefighters […]
Death Notice: Heidi Joy Ranney (1958-2025)
Heidi Joy Ranney, 67, of Philomath, died Jan. 19, 2025. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the Tribute Wall at […]
Oregon Legislature gets to work on budget, transportation and other issues
Oregon’s 90 lawmakers are beginning their work in earnest on Tuesday, with about five months to pass a spending plan for the next two years, […]
Forest owner wants to put burned acreage back into carbon offset market, but critics skeptical
A large Oregon forest meant to offset planet warming emissions was burned three years ago in a wildfire, and the project had to be pulled […]
100 years of fad diets: Experts weigh in
Diet trends have come and gone over the years. Some were quirky, while others had dangerous restrictions. Who hasn’t heard of a celebrity-backed liquid cleanse […]
In Case You Missed It
Philomath Fire and Rescue’s operations chief grew up around firefighting
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 […]
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 […]
Philomath in Photos
Community Calendar
• 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: PHS Boys Basketball at Sweet Home, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 22: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.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.
• Thursday, Jan. 23: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m.