VOLUME 6, NUMBER 34
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Three Things: Multiplex construction, new food options and book battles
New housing coming to Chapel and South 19th; pizza spot on 13th and food court at feed store on the way; and elementary school’s Battle of the Books in stretch run
Plans for the construction of multiplex housing on the corner of South 19th Street and Chapel Drive appear to be moving forward with a site design review now in the […]
News
Smartwatch alert helps lead to rescue of driver in rollover crash near Philomath
A driver who crashed off Highway 34 near Philomath Friday night was wearing an Apple Watch that reportedly notified 911, Philomath Fire and Rescue wrote […]
OSP Log: Fatal crashes occur on same day near Detroit, Hermiston and in Eugene
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Obituary: Ed Faxon (1942-2024)
Ed said his life was one-third businessperson, one-third religious academic, and one-third redneck. Ed Faxon was born June 4, 1942 in his grandparents’ house in […]
Zoning map, code changes on agenda for Feb. 18 Planning Commission meeting
The Philomath Planning Commission plans to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall with an agenda that includes updates to proposed zoning map and […]
Pioneer Connect spotlighting businesses, individuals as part of 75th anniversary celebration
Pioneer Connect, a Philomath-based phone and high-speed internet provider, has kicked off a 75th anniversary celebration with an announcement that it will spotlight local businesses […]
Two more Oregon cats die from bird flu virus in raw food
Two more Oregon cats died this month after eating raw cat food that was contaminated with the deadly bird flu virus, prompting Washington state officials […]
Oregon health researchers, Wyden decry Trump’s ‘lawless’ efforts to cut funding
Oregon medical researchers and three Democratic members of Oregon’s congressional delegation warned that the Trump administration’s efforts to curtail funding will hamper the ability of […]
Beyond the classroom: How schools are getting creative to help struggling families
Twenty umbrellas. Two dozen cotton pillowcases. Two dozen hairbrushes. Twenty-eight mens’ long sleeve T-shirts. Thirty boxes of mac and cheese. Fifty-six Oreo snack packs. These […]
In Case You Missed It
Philomath School District opts for extra-long weekend
The Philomath School District’s superintendent made the decision late Thursday afternoon to go ahead and call classes off again Friday in the aftermath of a […]
Contest gives Philomath kids a chance to share ideas for the city
Philomath students in grades 4 through 12 have an opportunity to voice their opinions on what they would like to see in the city with […]
Man of a Certain Age: The first crush and Valentine’s Day
Do you remember your first crush? It’s been well over a half-century now but I can remember mine. I must’ve been 5 or 6 years […]
Co-founder of organization that helps educate children in poverty to speak Tuesday in Philomath
The Amarok Society’s Gem Munro will give a presentation on the organization he co-founded at the Philomath Rotary Club meeting at noon Tuesday in Peace […]
Historical society celebrating Horner collection, new exhibit at Feb. 20 event in Corvallis
The Benton County Historical Society invites the public to attend a kickoff celebration for a yearlong fundraising campaign honoring the 100th anniversary of the Horner […]
Philomath in Photos
Community Calendar
• Saturday, Feb. 15: PHS Swimming at Special District 4 Meet, 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 15: PHS Boys Basketball at North Marion, 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 15: PHS Girls Basketball at North Marion, 7 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 17: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Feb. 17: Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Monday, Feb. 17: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 18: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 18: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Feb. 18: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 18: READ Dogs at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 18: Philomath Unified Basketball vs. Newport, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 18: PHS Boys Basketball vs. Cascade, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 18: Philomath School Board Work Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 18: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 18: Philomath Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 18: PHS Girls Basketball vs. Cascade, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 18: Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.