VOLUME 6, NUMBER 67
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Philomath Elementary students cheer new addition to gym
Thanks to financial backing from forestry and timber industry partners, a traverse climbing wall was installed over the school’s spring break
In a Monday afternoon assembly on the first day back after spring break, Philomath Elementary Principal Eric Beasley had a surprise for students after they filed into the school’s gymnasium. […]
News
Wine-tasting event coming April 4-5 to Philomath Museum
The Benton County Historical Society plans to offer a special event Friday and Saturday at Philomath Museum to complement a current exhibit on Oregon’s wine […]
Church switches from omelets to spaghetti for April gathering
The College United Methodist Church will offer its annual spaghetti dinner from 5-7 p.m. Friday in the building’s social hall. The spaghetti dinner replaces the […]
Mount Union Stories: George Vicary (1863-1925)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about George Vicary, who had moved from Montana to Oregon five years earlier and settled in Philomath.
Benton County Health Services launches reproductive health survey
Benton County Health Services wants to hear from people ages 18-54 through a community survey about reproductive and sexual health. Officials said the goal of […]
Oregon AG Rayfield will host town halls about federal oversight in Eugene, Portland, Bend
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield plans to travel the state throughout the spring and summer hosting town halls about federal oversight, his office announced Tuesday. […]
ODOT’s alternative to the gas tax stuck in neutral
On March 25, the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Transportation discussed two related problems that could turn its future into roadkill. First, the Oregon Department of […]
Which states have the most (and best-paid) federal employees?
As of September 2024, over 1.8 million people were employed by the federal government of the United States. However, the federal government is far from […]
Sports
PHS tennis boys lose; girls rained out
The Philomath High School boys tennis team dropped an 8-0 decision Tuesday on the road against a Class 5A Dallas squad. The Dragons won all […]
In Case You Missed It
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 […]
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, […]
Community Calendar
• 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: PHS baseball vs. Crook County, 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.
• Thursday, April 3: Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Thursday, April 3: PHS boys tennis at North Bend, noon
• Thursday, April 3: PHS girls tennis at Marshfield, noon
• Thursday, April 3: PHS boys tennis at Marshfield, 2 p.m.
• Thursday, April 3: PHS girls tennis at North Bend, 3 p.m.
• Thursday, April 3: Philomath All-District Band Concert, 7 p.m.