VOLUME 6, NUMBER 54
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Editor’s note: For coverage from tonight’s state championship game in girls basketball, check PhilomathNews.com. — Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Editor’s Choice
Philomath girls move on to 4A state basketball finals
Warriors jump out to early lead and survive second-half rally to defeat Cascade, 43-37
FOREST GROVE — In a high-stakes showdown Friday afternoon between two conference rivals and a trip to the Class 4A state championship game on the line, Philomath High senior Anneka […]
News
OSP Log: Recent highway fatalities includes collision on Highway 20 east of Albany
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
PHS to host prospective student night March 19
Philomath High School plans to host a special event for prospective students from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Principal Mark Henderson announced. “This is a chance for […]
Spring whale-watching event runs March 22-30
Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast from March 22-30, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced. Trained volunteers and […]
Oregon schools to get another record payout from state lands revenue
Oregon’s 197 school districts will get nearly $77 million in additional funding this year from revenues generated from leases and industry permitted on state lands. […]
Highest-rated restaurants by diners for burgers in the Corvallis area
There’s just something about a hamburger—from the way the juices from the freshly grilled meat gently dribble down your chin as you take that first […]
Sports
Gallery: PHS girls basketball vs. Cascade (March 14, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 43-37 girls basketball win over Cascade in the Class 4A state playoffs on Friday.
Team preview: Girls golf set to make its PHS debut
Philomath’s inaugural girls golf team features a first-time high school coach and seven student-athletes for a spring season that is about to get started. Seniors […]
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
Church-operated school in Philomath expanding to 4th grade
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 […]
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 […]
Community Calendar
• Saturday, March 15: PHS Girls Basketball vs. Stayton, 5:45 p.m.
• Saturday, March 15: PMS Drama Program Presents ‘Aladdin Jr.’, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 15: Summit Talent Show, 7 p.m.
• Monday, March 17: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, March 17: Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Monday, March 17: Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Monday, March 17: PHS baseball at Santiam Christian, 5 p.m.
• Monday, March 17: Philomath Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Monday, March 17: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 18: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, March 18: Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, March 18: PHS girls golf at McNary Golf Club, 11 a.m.
• Tuesday, March 18: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, March 18: Philomath Public Works Committee Meeting, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 18: PHS boys tennis vs. Lebanon, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 18: PHS girls tennis at Lebanon, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 18: PHS softball at Crescent Valley, 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 18: Community Meal, 6 p.m.