VOLUME 6, NUMBER 57
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Boys volleyball makes its debut at Philomath High
Warriors attract 14 players to the sport for a schedule that features 16-plus matches
Philomath High introduced boys volleyball as one of its newest sports Tuesday and an estimated 120 watched from the bleachers as the Warriors faced a South Albany squad that also […]
News
Residents invited to Benton County Community Development’s information session Thursday at Wren Community Hall
The Benton County Community Development Department will host an information and feedback session at 6 p.m. Thursday at Wren Community Hall related to an upcoming […]
Philomath School Board adopts new science, health curriculum
The Philomath School Board adopted curriculum for middle school science and high school health during its March 13 meeting. Prior to the vote, administrators and […]
Bill that could have offered utilities protection from fire lawsuits gets fix
Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday tweaked a bill intended to increase fire mitigation to ensure it does not also offer utilities immunity from liability in lawsuits […]
Oregon lawmakers share $38 billion budget framework amid federal uncertainty
Oregon is in a better financial position than other states but could see its budget devastated by federal spending cuts, a framework released Wednesday by […]
Despite more dogs finding their forever homes, here’s why shelters are experiencing a capacity crisis
Of the lucky pups who were adopted last year, it seems more have found their forever homes: The number of dogs surrendered by their owners […]
More Sports
PHS softball pushes 5A opponent hard but falls short, 5-4
Crescent Valley scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to pull out a 5-4 softball win over Philomath Tuesday in the season […]
Lebanon downs Philomath in boys tennis
The Philomath High boys tennis team opened the season Tuesday on its home courts with a 7-1 loss to 5A Lebanon. The Warriors posted their […]
Philomath girls blank Lebanon in tennis, 8-0
The Philomath High School girls tennis team opened its season on a high note Tuesday with an 8-0 shutout at Class 5A Lebanon. The Warriors […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
City manager making move on City Hall improvements
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community Calendar
• Wednesday, March 19: Spoon Club at Marys River Grange, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Thursday, March 20: Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Thursday, March 20: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.
• Thursday, March 20: PHS girls tennis at Catlin Gabel, 3:45 p.m.
• Thursday, March 20: PHS boys volleyball at Molalla, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, March 20: Benton County Information and Feedback Session, 6-8 p.m.
• Friday, March 21: PHS track and field at Elmira Relays, 11 a.m.
• Friday, March 21: PHS dance and drill at State Championships, 3 p.m.
• Friday, March 21: PHS baseball at Junction City, 4:30 p.m.