VOLUME 6, NUMBER 53
Friday, March 14, 2025
Editor’s note: For a report on the Philomath High girls basketball team’s game Friday in the 4A semifinals, go online to PhilomathNews.com. A story should be posted in the late afternoon to early evening hours. — Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Editor’s Choice
Church-operated school in Philomath expanding to 4th grade
The Refuge’s Roots Primary School responds to demand and takes another step forward in realizing a dream to establish a full K-12 campus
A Philomath church’s aspirations of establishing a new education option for families is taking another step forward this year with the addition of classrooms that will serve students up to […]
News
Flood watch to go into effect for region that includes Philomath
The National Weather Service’s Portland office issued a flood watch to be in effect from 11 p.m. Saturday until 11 p.m. Sunday for portions of […]
Neelands makes fall dean’s list at Hartwick College
Philomath High School graduate Allison Neelands was named to Hartwick College’s fall dean’s list, the school announced. Neelands, who is pursuing a major in political […]
Oregon’s Rayfield joins Democratic attorneys general suing Trump over U.S. Education Department layoffs
WASHINGTON — A group of 21 Democratic attorneys general sued the Trump administration Thursday over the U.S. Education Department’s efforts this week to cut more than 1,300 […]
U.S. pauses Columbia River water-sharing negotiations with Canada amid Trump threats
The U.S. has paused negotiations with Canada on a keystone management plan that governs flood control, water supply and hydropower in the shared Columbia River […]
Budget cuts impact national parks: What visitors need to know
On Feb. 14, 2025, the National Park Service laid off about 1,000 probationary employees, targeting those hired less than a year ago, as part of […]
Sports
Team preview: PHS baseball team returns strong core
Philomath High School’s baseball team will trot a lot of familiar kids onto the field Monday afternoon when the Warriors open their season in Adair […]
Philomath girls roll over Crook County in 4A quarterfinals
The Philomath High School girls basketball team advanced to the semifinals with a 53-35 victory Thursday afternoon over Crook County in the Class 4A state […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
City’s recent audit mostly positive but a few deficiencies were noted
The accounting firm hired to perform an audit of the city of Philomath’s finances for the last fiscal year went through its findings with the […]
BCSO Log: Various crashes, illegal collection of forest shrubs among recent incidents
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included various crashes and an arrest for the illegal cutting of salal, a type […]
Community Calendar
• Friday, March 14: PHS Girls Basketball vs. Cascade, 1:30 p.m.
• Friday, March 14: Bingo at the Grange, 6:30-8 p.m.
• Friday, March 14: PMS Drama Program Presents ‘Aladdin Jr.’, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 15: Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Saturday, March 15: First Aid/CPR/AED Class at Philomath Fire and Rescue, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday, March 15: Councilor Coffee, 9:30-11 a.m.
• Saturday, March 15: PMS Drama Program Presents ‘Aladdin Jr.’, 1 p.m.
• Saturday, March 15: PMS Drama Program Presents ‘Aladdin Jr.’, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 15: Summit Talent Show, 7 p.m.
Note: The PHS girls basketball team will play at either 12:30 p.m. Saturday if the team loses Friday (third/fifth); or at 5:45 p.m. Saturday if the team wins Friday (championship).