VOLUME 6, NUMBER 25
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
RANDOM OBSERVATION: Place your bets — will we get snow accumulation tonight? Will there be enough for snow angels or will it only be a dusting? Will I slip and fall on my butt in the driveway? All questions to be answered in the next 24 hours. — Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Editor’s Choice
Merkley, Hoyle dig in for fight against Trump administration
U.S. senator, representative appear together at town hall in a packed Philomath High School auditorium
Before a packed auditorium at Philomath High School, U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Val Hoyle vowed Saturday to fight initiatives from the Trump administration about federal grants and loans, […]
News
Samaritan Awards set for Friday evening at Scout Lodge
The Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce will highlight exceptional service to the community by recognizing volunteers, organizations and businesses during the annual Samaritan Awards at […]
Winter weather advisory on its way to region
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory to run from midnight to noon Wednesday for a region of Oregon that includes Philomath. According […]
Philomath Police Log: Hit-and-run cases among recent calls
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: Recent responses include crashes, outbuilding fire
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls included a two-vehicle crash in the Wren Hill Estates vicinity and an outbuilding […]
City still seeking volunteers for Planning Commission, Budget Committee
The city of Philomath needs to fill openings on the Planning Commission and Budget Committee and is currently accepting applications. The Planning Commission has one […]
Lawmakers consider banning bets on dog racing — for real, this time
Lawmakers thought they’d all but banned betting on dog racing in Oregon three years ago. Now they are trying again. In 2022, the late Sen. […]
Merkley, Democrats press EPA head on what they say is an illegal ‘pause’ of approved funds
Among the slew of executive orders President Donald Trump issued on his first day in office was one meant to “unleash American energy” by stopping […]
In Case You Missed It
Ecker reaches 400 career wins as Philomath’s coach
Blake Ecker recalls feeling pretty nervous on the evening of his head coaching debut. It was Dec. 6, 2002 and the Warriors were hosting Pleasant […]
OSP Log: Head-on crash in Linn County takes lives of 2 people
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 […]
Late basket lifts PHS girls in 27-26 thriller over Stayton
The points weren’t coming easy Tuesday night in a girls basketball showdown between two of the top defensive teams in 4A. Just ask Philomath sophomore […]
Late free throws, physical play inside lead PHS to boys basketball win
Clinging to a two-point lead with 16 seconds remaining Friday night against Stayton, Philomath senior Logan Matthews walked up to the foul line to attempt […]
Community Calendar
• Tuesday, Feb. 4: Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.• Tuesday, Feb. 4: PHS Girls Basketball at Newport, 5:30 p.m. (postponed to Feb. 6)
• Tuesday, Feb. 4: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 4: Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.• Tuesday, Feb. 4: PHS Boys Basketball at Newport, 7 p.m. (postponed to Feb. 6)
• Wednesday, Feb. 5: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 5: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 5: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 5: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 5: BUILD IT Day at Philomath Community Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 5: Marys River Grange Meeting, 6:30 p.m.