VOLUME 6, NUMBER 30
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Editor’s Choice
City councilors fill remaining seat on Planning Commission
Council considers 4 applications for the one vacancy with the vote going to Sarah Coulter Mitchell; two spots on Budget Committee also filled
The Philomath City Council filled all remaining vacancies on the Planning Commission and Budget Committee during its regular monthly meeting Monday night at City Hall. Sarah J. Coulter Mitchell was […]
News
Audit, strategic planning on Philomath School Board’s Feb. 13 meeting agenda
The Philomath School Board plans to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in Philomath High School’s Community Conference Room for its regular monthly meeting with an […]
Philomath Police Log: Crashes, DUII, criminal mischief among recent responses
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included a couple of crashes, a DUII arrest and a criminal mischief arrest.
Fire and Rescue Calls: District’s recent activity dominated by EMS responses
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue: FRIDAY, JAN. 31 • No calls of public […]
Cemetery association announces upcoming rate increase on burial spaces
The Mount Union Cemetery Association’s membership agreed during its last meeting to raise burial space rates, the nonprofit organization announced. “Please note that these price […]
Benton County’s deflection program now operating
A new program that connects people with substance-use issues with programs outside of the criminal justice system has been operating since Dec. 31, Benton County […]
Lawmakers ponder benefits and risks of financial tool for cash-strapped workers
There’s plenty of evidence that many Oregonians live paycheck to paycheck—45% of households do, according to a 2024 survey. And more than 145,000 Oregon workers, […]
Sen. Golden proposes changing state wildfire map to curb anger and rumors
Nearly four years ago, in the aftermath of the state’s most destructive wildfires in history, the Oregon Legislature passed a bipartisan package of wildfire prevention […]
Sports
Sandstrom, Compton win 1st-place medals at Cottage Grove
Philomath High senior River Sandstrom won three straight decisions and senior Porter Compton dominated his opponent in finals to win first-place medals Saturday at the […]
PYAC registration for baseball, softball now open
The Philomath Youth Activities Club is now registering youngsters for T-ball, softball and baseball. To guarantee a spot, organizers need registration forms by March 4. […]
In Case You Missed It
Philomath’s First Citizen recipients in the spotlight
A teen that finds volunteering to be rewarding, a man with a passion for helping youth, a woman with dedication and energy to benefit the […]
School Board, fire district seats included in May 20 election
Three positions on the five-member Philomath School Board will be voted upon in the May 20 special election. Candidates can file by declaration beginning Monday […]
OSP Log: Two women lose lives in crash near Chiloquin
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 […]
Community Calendar
• Tuesday, Feb. 11: Philomath Unified Basketball vs. Sweet Home, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 11: PHS Boys Basketball vs. Sweet Home, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 11: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 11: PHS Girls Basketball vs. Sweet Home, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 12: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 12: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 12: Dementia Warriors Caregivers Monthly Coffee, 10 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 12: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 12: Squishtivities at Philomath Community Library, 11 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 12: CAMPO Technical Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 12: PHS Wrestling vs. Cottage Grove, North Marion, 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 12: PHS Girls Basketball at Amity, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 12: Honoring Black History Month with Oregon Black Pioneers, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 12: Philomath Bluegrass Workshop and Jam, 7-10 p.m.