VOLUME 6, NUMBER 271
Friday, December 19, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
The city moved forward discussions on the property at Main and South 14th. Councilors adopted a resolution at its Dec. 8 meeting denouncing violence but not before some interesting discussions. The PHS boys basketball team lost to Hidden Valley at the South Coast tournament. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Downtown Philomath property eyed for mixed-use development
The Philomath City Council reached consensus during a Dec. 8 work session to pursue development of city-owned property at the corner of Main Street and […]
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Philomath City Council adopts resolution denouncing political violence
The Philomath City Council adopted a resolution denouncing violence during its Dec. 8 meeting at City Hall, though not before debating proposed amendments that sparked […]
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Sports
PHS boys fall to Hidden Valley in tournament opener, face North Bend Friday
The Philomath High boys basketball team dropped a third straight game with Thursday’s 50-46 loss to Hidden Valley in the opening round of the South […]
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Community Calendar
Friday, December 19
• PHS Boys Basketball vs. North Bend at South Coast Les Schwab Tournament, 8:30 a.m.
• PHS Wrestling at Grants Pass Winter Kickoff, 11 a.m.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon-5 p.m.
• Red Yarn at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• PHS Swimming at Sweet Home Invitational, 4 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball vs. Eagle Point at Spartan Holiday Showcase, 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 20
• Councilor Coffee at Timber Towne Coffee, 9:30 a.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball vs. North Marion or Sutherlin at South Coast Les Schwab Tournament, 10:45 a.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball vs. Corvallis or Caldera at Spartan Holiday Showcase, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.
• PHS Wrestling at Grants Pass Winter Kickoff, 11 a.m.
• Lego Saturday at the Library, 11 a.m.
• Parade of Lights, 6 p.m.
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