VOLUME 6, NUMBER 44
Saturday, March 1, 2025
State Champions
State wrestling: Philomath’s Barrett repeats as 4A champion
Warriors junior dominates the 150-pound division to become just the 2nd in school history to win back-to-back titles
PORTLAND — There’s nothing like winning a state championship. A well-traveled wrestler, Philomath High’s Riley Barrett has competed at venues around the country to test his skills against top competitors […]
State wrestling: Philomath’s Mulberry earns state title
Just 3 years after he was talked into giving the sport a try, Mulberry adds state champion to his accomplishments in athletics
PORTLAND — As the clock expired in Lake Mulberry’s 190-pound championship match Friday night at the Class 4A championships, the Philomath High junior couldn’t help but let out a couple […]
News
Three Things: Old photo connects to Philomath, plus School Board candidates and city’s strategic plan
A New York City teacher’s acquisition of a 19th century photograph led him on a fascinating journey across the country to Philomath. In the end, […]
OSP Log: Two vehicle-pedestrian incidents among recent highway fatalities
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Oregon Democratic state Rep. Hoa Nguyen announces cancer diagnosis
A Democratic state representative in Oregon is undergoing treatment for advanced cancer, she announced Friday after weeks of missing votes and committee hearings. Rep. Hoa […]
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Corvallis-Philomath area by diners
Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn’t just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there’s anything wrong with that […]
More Sports
State wrestling: Compton settles for 2nd, Sandstrom 4th
PORTLAND — Over the past two seasons to cap his freshman and sophomore campaigns, Philomath High’s Porter Compton ended each of his appearances at the […]
Gallery: PHS wrestling at state championships (Feb. 28, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s appearance in the Class 4A Wrestling State Championships on Friday.
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Timberlab breaks ground on new plant in Millersburg
Six months after announcing Millersburg as the site of a new cross-laminated timber manufacturing facility, Timberlab and its partners along with a list of dignitaries […]
Third-grade group wins Philomath Elementary’s Battle of the Books competition
The Chapter Champions, a group of five third graders, won Philomath Elementary’s Battle of the Books competition this week and will move on to the […]
Slipstream Clay Studio settles into Corvallis and Philomath art scene
In the midst of the winter chills, Slipstream Clay Studio offers its members a place of close community and creative expression. Owner, operator and instructor […]
Community Calendar
• Monday, March 3: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, March 3: Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Monday, March 3: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 4: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, March 4: Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 4: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 4: Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.