VOLUME 6, NUMBER 66
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
News
Philomath Police Log: Crash, various other incidents on call list
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included a crash at an intersection and followup on a vicious dog issue.
Fire and Rescue Calls: T-bone crash in town, firefighters to Toledo among responses
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls included a T-bone crash at 19th and College and a mutual aid dispatch […]
Death Notice: Shauna Mari Marquis (1968-2025)
Shauna Mari Marquis, 56, of Philomath, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the Tribute Wall […]
School Board to meet for work session Wednesday
The Philomath School Board plans to meet for a work session from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday in the high school’s community conference room. According to a […]
LBCC to cut jobs, review costs with $3.5 million budget deficit
Linn-Benton Community College will cut 11 positions and review operational costs in response to a $3.5 million budget deficit, the school announced Monday. The college […]
Reading advocates want state literacy funds directed to teacher training, ‘most neglected’ schools
More than 250 Oregon schools since 2023 have gotten some portion of the state’s Early Literacy Success Initiative grants, a pot of $90 million meant […]
Thousands of Oregonians slam Republican senator’s attempt to end mail ballots
Thousands of Oregonians submitted letters opposing a Republican senator’s long-shot attempt to ask voters whether to repeal the state’s decades-old mail voting law, swamping the […]
Car insurance rates in Oregon
The auto insurance rates published in this guide are based on the results of research completed by Way.com’s data team. Using a mix of public […]
Sports
Thurston downs Philomath in boys volleyball
The Philomath High School boys volleyball team dropped to 1-2 on the season Monday night with Thurston winning on its home court, 25-16, 18-25, 25-18, […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Three Things: Coffee talk with cops, campground project and popular tree coming down
The community had an opportunity to chat with Philomath’s law-enforcement folks Thursday morning in the lobby of a local bank as part of a Coffee […]
Team preview: Boys golf attracts a dozen athletes
Philomath High School’s foray into boys golf reaches a competitive starting point next week with a season-opening tournament at Mallard Creek Golf Course near Lebanon. […]
OSP Log: Single-vehicle crashes claim 2 lives in eastern Oregon
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Safety Drive event set for April 12 along Highway 20 in Blodgett
In connection with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Highway 20 Safety Group and Citizens Advisory Committee is offering a Safety Drive event on Saturday, […]
Community Calendar
• Tuesday, April 1: PHS girls tennis vs. Dallas, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 1: PHS baseball at Crook County, 4 p.m., ccd.
• Tuesday, April 1: Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 1: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 1: Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 2: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, April 2: PHS boys golf at Mallard Creek Invitational, 9 a.m.
• Wednesday, April 2: PHS girls golf at Mallard Creek Invitational, 9 a.m.
• Wednesday, April 2: Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Wednesday, April 2: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, April 2: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, April 2: Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Wednesday, April 2: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 2: BUILD IT Day at Philomath Community Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 2: Philomath School Board Work Session, 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 2: McBee Campground Planning Open House, 5:30-7 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 2: Marys River Grange Meeting, 6:30 p.m.