VOLUME 6, NUMBER 49
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Three Things: March on Hunger, book giveaway and woodturning
Organizers report great results from recent food drive to benefit PCS programs; Philomath Lions Club sends kids home with free books; and an event that may be of interest to locals is set for next week in Albany
The March on Hunger food drive in Philomath last weekend brought in just over 2.5 tons of food, organizers reported. The food was donated to Philomath Community Services to help […]
News
Levy options subject of presentation to fire district’s board on Monday
Philomath Mayor Christopher McMorran plans to give a presentation on the local option levy process during the Philomath Fire and Rescue’s board of directors meeting […]
Annual Sustainability Town Hall set for March 13 at OSU
The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s annual Sustainability Town Hall is set for 7 p.m. Thursday at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center on the campus of Oregon […]
AGs sue over ‘reckless and illegal’ mass firings of probationary federal workers
A group of 20 attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over mass layoffs of probationary federal employees, which they claim is illegal and is […]
Most Democrat-leaning states
Considering a Republican candidate won the United States presidential election in November 2024, it’s easy to assume most Americans identify as Republicans. The data, however, […]
Sports
PHS girls basketball team continues tourney tradition
The last time Philomath High didn’t reach the Class 4A state tournament in girls basketball, sophomore starter Reagan Heiken was in the third grade. Yes, […]
Gallery: PHS girls basketball vs. North Bend (March 7, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 58-23 girls basketball win over North Bend in the first round of the 4A playoffs on Friday.
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Housing news: City reviewing new subdivision; Millpond changes phasing plan
Plans for a 26-lot subdivision with single-family homes are in the works and the existing Millpond Crossing development has asked the city to change its […]
OSP Log: Portland man dies in crash in Lincoln County
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Audit review, Millpond update on City Council’s meeting agenda
The Philomath City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall to review the city’s 2023-24 audit report, listen to an update on […]
Community Calendar
• Saturday, March 8: PHS Boys Basketball at Seaside, 6 p.m.
• Sunday, March 9: Maxtivity: Beginner Sewing Bunting and Flag Strips, 3-5 p.m.
• Monday, March 10: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, March 10: Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Monday, March 10: Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Monday, March 10: Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Monday, March 10: Philomath City Council Work Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, March 10: Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Monday, March 10: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 11: Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, March 11: Community Meal, 6 p.m.