VOLUME 6, NUMBER 39
Saturday, February 22, 2025
News
City’s Heritage Tree Committee accepting nominations
The city of Philomath’s Heritage Tree Committee is seeking nominations from the public for trees to be recognized in the program. The program was established […]
Philomath firefighter among those participating in Winter Fire School activities this weekend
More than 250 firefighters from 121 departments across the state were registered to participate in Winter Fire School this weekend at the Oregon Public Safety […]
Inclusivity ad-hoc group begins steps toward becoming standing committee
The Philomath Inclusivity Committee plans to discuss at its meeting Tuesday the development of municipal code language in an effort to become a permanent city […]
Bipartisan congressional group hopes to restore bill providing millions in rural school funding
A bipartisan group of lawmakers from the West are joining forces to persuade Congress to reauthorize a 24-year-old bill that has sent billions to states […]
Providence, nurses union reach new tentative deal in 6-week-long strike
Nurses would be paid more and receive compensation for missing breaks under a tentative agreement reached by Providence Health & Services and the Oregon Nurses […]
21 tips and tricks to age gracefully
“Aging is inevitable; growing old is a choice,” wrote the author Joseph Rain, and many people tend to agree. Whether you envision your golden years […]
Sports
Philomath boys take out Stayton on road, 62-56
The Philomath High School boys basketball team remained in contention for an automatic berth to the Class 4A playoffs with a come-from-behind 62-56 victory Friday […]
Stayton edges Philomath, 40-39, in girls basketball
Stayton sophomore Kathryn Samek sank a free throw with 3 seconds remaining and the Eagles held off Philomath, 40-39, Friday night to clinch at least […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
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 […]
Community Calendar
• 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.
• Monday, Feb. 24: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Feb. 24: Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Monday, Feb. 24: Philomath City Council Work Session, 6 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 24: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 25: Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 25: PHS Boys Basketball vs. Newport, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 25: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 25: PHS Girls Basketball vs. Newport, 7 p.m.