VOLUME 6, NUMBER 4
Saturday, January 4, 2025
RANDOM OBSERVATION: The programs for youngsters here in town are there if you’re looking. This morning, my kids participated in Lego Saturday at the library. The museum also hosted a Discovery Day activity. Keep an eye on the Philomath News Community Calendar for those opportunities. — Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Editor’s Choice
Three Things: 2025 predictions, lighthouse and state park fees
A look ahead of what to expect this year, the renovation of historic structure on the coast and day-use parking fees double at 25 state parks
As we turn the calendar to 2025, various websites and news organizations publish their annual prediction columns. I’ve never been one to dive into this realm either from a reading […]
News
Philomath swearing-in ceremony set for Tuesday evening
The city of Philomath will swear in a new mayor and three councilors during a ceremony at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Philomath Museum. Christopher McMorran […]
OSP Log: Three crashes with fatalities reported around the state
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 […]
County offering e-filing for business personal property accounts
The Benton County Assessment Department announced this week that it now offers e-filing for business personal property accounts. Benton County business owners are asked to […]
Business news: Oregon State Credit Union announces leadership appointments
Oregon State Credit Union announced three leadership appointments within its organization this week with Jim Gibson named chief operations officer, Michelle Anderson hired as chief […]
Two children died from the flu in Oregon over Christmas week
Two children died of the flu in Oregon over Christmas week, the first such pediatric deaths in the state in two years, according to state […]
Eastern Oregon counties impacted by wildfire to get federal aid
Five counties in eastern Oregon will get federal help paying for recovery from historic wildfires that destroyed rangeland, homes and other structures in central and […]
These states have the most car repair shops
Americans are clearly trying to get the most use out of their cars, as the average age for U.S. vehicles is now over 12 years […]
Sports
Inside power, outside finesse leads PHS past Astoria in boys hoops
The outside shooting of senior Grant Niemann in the third quarter and the inside muscle of senior Zack Powers in the fourth quarter helped Philomath […]
Gallery: PHS boys basketball vs. Astoria (Jan. 3, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 61-47 boys basketball win at home over Astoria on Friday.
In Case You Missed It
Year in review: Highway 20’s multiple fatalities top list of 2024 stories
Six times during a stretch from Jan. 31 through Oct. 11, news broke of fatal car crashes that had occurred on Highway 20 between Philomath […]
Council releases result of city manager’s evaluation
Efforts on economic development, infrastructure, staff supervision, financial management and intergovernmental relations were cited as strengths based on the Philomath City Council’s most recent annual […]
New Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield takes office early
Oregon’s new attorney general took office a few days early on New Year’s Eve, repeating his oath of office before the same federal judge who […]
Philomath in Photos
Community Calendar
• Saturday, Jan. 4: Marys River Grange Meeting, 4 p.m.
• Monday, Jan. 6: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Jan. 6: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 7: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 7: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon• Tuesday, Jan. 7: Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (Canceled)
• Tuesday, Jan. 7: PHS Girls Basketball vs. Crater, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 7: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 7: Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 7: City of Philomath Swearing-In Ceremony, 7 p.m.