VOLUME 6, NUMBER 257
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
Groups of parents come together each year to organize a safe celebration on graduation night and it doesn’t come cheap. The Philomath High boys basketball team believes it can compete this season for a league title. The latest in the Mount Union Stories series is online. In state news, the governor unveiled what she called a “prosperity roadmap.” — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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PHS boys basketball team expects to compete for league title
Veteran coach Blake Ecker likes what he sees heading into the 2024-25 boys basketball season at Philomath High School. With two returning starters, newfound depth […]
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Parent volunteers plan safe celebration for Philomath graduates
Philomath graduates will celebrate into the wee hours on June 6 to continue a tradition that relies entirely on parent volunteers and community donations. The […]
Mount Union Stories: Miranda Abbey (1836-1912)
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Philomath Police Log: Recent activity includes thefts, warrant arrest
Fire and Rescue Calls: EMS crews handle 11 medical responses over 7-day stretch
Community Calendar
Wednesday, December 3
• Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• BUILD IT Day at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• PHS Swimming vs. Crosshill Christian, Sisters, 4:30 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball at Santiam Christian Jamboree, 5:25 p.m.
• Evergreen Wreath and Garland Workshop, 5:30 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball at Crescent Valley Jamboree, 6 p.m.
• Marys River Grange No. 685 Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 4
• PHS Boys Basketball vs. Crescent Valley, 7 p.m.
• PHS Play: Power Trip, 7 p.m.
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