VOLUME 6, NUMBER 55
Monday, March 17, 2025
Editor’s note: You don’t usually receive a newsletter on Mondays but there’s been an overwhelming number of stories to get out to you in recent days so this one is a bonus to begin the week. — Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Editor’s Choice
Stayton outguns Philomath for state title
The third installment of what has been an intense girls basketball series this season goes to the Eagles
FOREST GROVE — The final chapter in a series of three girls basketball battles between Class 4A’s two heavyweights unfolded Saturday evening with Stayton pulling away for a 47-38 win […]
News
Philomath Fire and Rescue seeks feedback through community survey
Covering an area of approximately 58 square miles, the Philomath Fire District serves more than 10,000 residents through emergency fire and medical services. With an […]
Obituary: Elizabeth “Liz” Ann McGovern (1981-2025)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth “Liz” Ann McGovern, a loving wife, devoted mother and cherished friend, who left […]
Oregon, nine other states hit 2013 goal of getting 3.3 million electric vehicles on roads by 2025
Oregon and nine other states recently achieved a collective goal of shifting new car buyers toward electric rather than gas-powered vehicles in an effort to […]
St. Patrick’s Day: How your body deals with whiskey and green beer
On St. Patrick’s Day, most will celebrate the holiday in its traditional revelry, including drinking glasses of whiskey and green beer. While you’re at it, […]
More Sports
Gallery: PHS girls basketball vs. Stayton (March 15, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 47-38 girls basketball loss to Stayton in the Class 4A championship game at Forest Grove on Saturday.
Team preview: Girls tennis sees reboot with new coach, young roster
A soft-spoken, multi-talented athlete who trains hard in whatever sport she might be competing in, Philomath High’s Adele Beckstead represents a stable and reliable presence […]
Team preview: PHS boys enter tennis season with little experience
Hit hard by graduation, transfers, other sports and a part-time job, the Philomath High boys tennis team enters this season with a roster of just […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Philomath girls move on to 4A state basketball finals
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community Calendar
• 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.