VOLUME 6, NUMBER 63
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Philomath Lions Club on the recruiting trail
Local organization that has been serving the community for 77 years on a mission to improve publicity and community engagement
Sitting around a long table in a room at the local fire station over the noon hour, seven members of the Philomath Lions Club discuss ways to improve publicity and […]
News
BCSO Log: DUII arrest, Marys Peak Road crash among recent calls
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included a DUII and reckless driving arrest and a single-vehicle crash off Marys Peak […]
Sewer connectivity project to impact South 13th Street
A project to connect the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo grounds to sewer service will force the closure of South 13th Street between Cedar Street and […]
Oregon looks to expand per-mile charges for electric cars as gas tax sputters
Oregon recently celebrated registering more than 100,000 electric vehicles, which Gov. Tina Kotek called a “milestone” for reaching the state’s climate goals. But that milestone […]
U.S. Department of Education reinstates income-driven student loan repayment plans
One month after officials at the U.S. Department of Education abruptly stopped accepting new applications for income-driven student loan repayment plans; they’ve changed course. As […]
Counties with the highest unemployment in Oregon
The first jobs report fully under the new Trump administration showed a softening job market, with the unemployment rate ticking up to 4.1% in February, […]
Sports
Warrior Watch: School colors, PHS quarterback and smart swimmer
Warrior Watch: Philomath High School changed to black and gold in the 1930s, an article mentions the Warriors’ quarterback AJ Altishin and Allison Neelands earns […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Rotary Club’s Salmon & Jazz tickets now on sale
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Obituary: Naomi Ames (1928-2025)
Born to Sylvester and Alice Hutley on December 17, 1928 in St. Mary’s, Kansas. She moved to Philomath, Oregon in 1947. Naomi and Calvin were […]
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 […]
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. […]
Community Calendar
• Saturday, March 29: Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Monday, March 31: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, March 31: Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Monday, March 31: Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Monday, March 31: PHS softball vs. Gaston, 5 p.m.
• Monday, March 31: PHS boys volleyball at Thurston, 6 p.m.
• Monday, March 31: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.