VOLUME 6, NUMBER 56
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Editor’s Choice
City manager making move on City Hall improvements
Preliminary estimates on costs may require the project to be slimmed down to focus primarily on interior enhancements
A remodeling project at Philomath City Hall to expand office space, improve accessibility and better protect employees will enter the request for proposals phase any day now, City Manager Chris […]
News
Philomath Police Log: Call list includes motorcycle incident at gas station
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included a motorcycle incident at gas station that injured a man.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Crash at 19th and Main among recent responses
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls include a collision at 19th and Main streets that sent at least one […]
Hundreds attend Portland town hall for federal employees hosted by Congressional delegation
Among the more than 300 people who attended a Portland town hall Monday for federal employees were veterans’ health care workers, climate and agricultural scientists […]
Where the most people are single or married
Marital and singlehood trends vary dramatically across U.S. cities. Nationally, married and never-married adults are almost evenly split at around 41% each, but that balance […]
Sports
Team preview: Softball team looks to improve in 2025
Following a rough season in 2024, Philomath High softball has turned over a new leaf with first-year coach Kari Jaques now leading the program. Sophomores […]
Warriors open baseball season with 3-1 win at Santiam Christian
ADAIR VILLAGE — Playing American Legion ball together last summer, Philomath’s Caleb Babcock and Santiam Christian’s Josh Riddle developed a friendship. But in the season […]
Gallery: PHS baseball vs. Santiam Christian (March 17, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath’s 3-1 baseball win at Santiam Christian on Monday.
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Stayton outguns Philomath for state title
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Community Calendar
• 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 boys volleyball vs. Santiam Christian-South Albany-West Albany, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 18: PHS softball at Crescent Valley, 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 18: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 19: Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Wednesday, March 19: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, March 19: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, March 19: Wednesday Noon Book Club at the Library, noon
• Wednesday, March 19: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 19: Crafternoon at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 19: PHS softball vs. Blanchet Catholic, 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 19: Spoon Club at Marys River Grange, 5:30-8:30 p.m.