VOLUME 6, NUMBER 38
Friday, February 21, 2025
News
School district works on making up missed time from last week’s wintry weather
Philomath students won’t receive a free pass just because the Philomath School District canceled classes Feb. 13-14 during last week’s snow and ice storm. The […]
OSP Log: Head-on collision east of Brownsville among recent highway fatalities
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 […]
Law enforcement increases traffic patrols on Highway 20
Law enforcement agencies are currently conducting extra patrols on Highway 20 between Philomath and Newport through Sunday to coincide with the annual Newport Seafood and […]
Philomath councilors to continue strategic plan discussions
The Philomath City Council plans to meet for a work session at 6 p.m. Monday at City Hall to continue its discussion on updates to […]
Logging accident claims life of 32-year-old man
A 32-year-old Dorena man lost his life Thursday in a logging accident east of Sweet Home, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported. Multiple deputies and […]
Gov. Kotek introduces bill that would allow her, future governors, Senate to choose state forester
Following a rough few months of leadership and financial turmoil at the Oregon Department of Forestry — including the abrupt resignation of its director — […]
Lawmakers consider protecting residential utility customers from yearly rate hikes in winter
Ted Martin, a 71-year-old retired carpenter, tries to keep his expenses down like other senior citizens on limited incomes in his community in Tigard. But […]
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Oregon
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, […]
In Case You Missed It
Warrior Watch: Cheerleaders, Sage, swimmers and skiers
With a key cheer squad member injured only a few days before the state championships, Philomath High worked through a challenging situation to earn a […]
Blues rock duo to play Philomath Feb. 23
When initially appearing in front of audiences, New Age Phonograph’s lead vocalist Matthew Nolan believed in the power of performing cover songs — music that […]
Country dance workshop coming Saturday to Grange Hall
Jamie Lee Dancing, which hosts weekly country dances at Marys River Grange Hall, will offer a separate special event Saturday at the same Philomath venue […]
Community Calendar
• Friday, Feb. 21: PHS Swimming at 4A/3A/2A/1A State Meet, 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 21: PHS Girls Basketball at Stayton, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 22: PHS Dancing at Sheldon Competition
• Saturday, Feb. 22: Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 22: PHS Boys Wrestling at Special District 2 Meet, 10 a.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 22: Jamie Lee Dancing Weekend Workshop, noon-11 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 22: PHS Swimming at 4A/3A/2A/1A State Meet, 6:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 23: New Age Phonograph Concert at Marys River Grange Hall, 7 p.m.