VOLUME 6, NUMBER 62
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Editor’s Choice

Rotary Club’s Salmon & Jazz tickets now on sale

Popular fundraiser with dinner, auction and entertainment scheduled for May 3 in Philomath High’s auditorium

The Philomath Rotary Club’s 23rd annual Salmon & Jazz fundraiser is scheduled for May 3 and tickets will be available for purchase until April 19, the organization announced. The event […]

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News

Obituary: Naomi Ames (1928-2025)

Born to Sylvester and Alice Hutley on December 17, 2028 in St. Mary’s, Kansas. She moved to Philomath, Oregon in 1947. Naomi and Calvin were […]

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Mount Union Stories: Lee S. Stevens (1875-1926)

In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Lee Stevens, who died of dropsy at age 51 in 1926. Dropsy is an antiquated medical term […]

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Rep. Tawna Sanchez pushes alcohol tax

State Rep. Tawna Sanchez (D-Portland), co-chair of the Legislature’s budget-writing Joint Ways and Means Committee, has long been interested in increasing state taxes on beer […]

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Hospital, cemetery team up to offer memorial service for miscarried and stillborn babies

Samaritan Albany General Hospital and Willamette Memorial Park Cemetery plans to host the biannual memorial burial service for miscarried or stillborn babies at 2 p.m. […]

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How to file a tax extension in 2025: Step-by-step instructions

With time until Tax Day running short, Range explains how to submit a six-month federal filing extension in four simple steps, followed by advice on state […]

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Sports

PHS softball team sweeps final 2 at North Medford

The Philomath High School softball team finished the North Medford Spring Break Tournament on a high note with victories of 13-6 over Amity and 6-2 […]

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PHS falls to Marist, ties Henley in Newport baseball tourney

Facing two quality opponents Tuesday at the Newport Spring Break Tournament, Philomath High’s baseball team ended the day with an 11-5 loss to Marist Catholic […]

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Philomath in Photos

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025: Marys River Grange recently remodeled its Junior Hall, seen here to the right of the building’s main hall. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)

In Case You Missed It

Philomath Police, local bank team up for Coffee With a Cop

The Philomath Police Department will meet with the public from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday during Coffee With a Cop, an informal gathering at Citizens Bank in […]

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Philomath Classic Car Show donates to local school groups

The Philomath Classic Car Show distributed $2,600 to four local school programs out of proceeds raised from last year’s event, the organization’s committee announced. Funds […]

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Philomath Police Log: Garbage can theft, counterfeit bill, 911 misuse among week’s calls

A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included garbage can theft, $100 counterfeit bill and 911 misuse.

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Fire and Rescue Calls: Shed fire on Stovall Lane among recent responses

A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls include a shed fire on Stovall Lane that had threatened nearby homes.

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PHS baseball team downs Molalla, 4-2

The Philomath High School baseball team opened the Newport Spring Break Tournament Monday with a 4-2 victory over Molalla. The Warriors took the lead in […]

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Philomath splits 2 at North Medford softball tournament

The Philomath High School softball team split a pair of games Monday at the North Medford Spring Break Tournament with a 10-8 victory over Elmira […]

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PHS track and field team participating in pizza fundraiser

The Philomath High School track and field program is raising money through a fundraising opportunity with Papa’s Pizza in Corvallis. Customers who visit the restaurant […]

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Community Calendar

• Thursday, March 27: Coffee With a Cop at Citizens Bank, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
• Thursday, March 27: Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Saturday, March 29: Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.