VOLUME 6, NUMBER 68
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Philomath’s Heiken earns 4A Player of the Year honor
In addition, Steen and Howard also receive postseason honors on all-state teams released this week
Philomath High girls basketball standout Reagan Heiken is receiving plenty of postseason recognition this week. Not only was she included on two separate all-state first teams, the Warriors sophomore was […]
News
BCSO Log: Recent incidents include felony assault arrest
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status […]
Linn-Benton Community College releases winter term honor roll
Linn-Benton Community College released this week the names of students who made the honor roll for the completed winter term. The list includes 21 students […]
Amtrak Cascades begins restoring canceled service
Amtrak is moving train cars to the Northwest from other parts of the country to swap in for 26 cars abruptly pulled from service in […]
Oregon bill would mandate health care employers prevent, report workplace violence
Patrick Hennessy, a registered nurse, remembers being attacked by a patient while working at a homeless shelter in Maryland. The shelter was understaffed and he […]
20 of the most surreal places to visit in the U.S.
You know those places that feel so dreamlike that you ask yourself, “Did I just fall into a screensaver?” No? Well, that’s probably because you’ve […]
More Sports
Philomath’s Barnes goes distance in 10-1 baseball win over Crook County
Senior Joe Barnes threw a complete-game four-hitter Wednesday in Philomath High’s 10-1 baseball victory over Crook County. Barnes faced 25 batters and in seven innings, […]
PHS golf teams make debut at Mallard Creek
Philomath High’s boys and girls golf teams hit the links for the first time ever Wednesday with appearances in the Mallard Creek Invitational near Lebanon. […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Philomath Elementary students cheer new addition to gym
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 […]
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 […]
Community Calendar
• Thursday, April 3: Philomath All-District Band Concert, 7 p.m.
• Friday, April 4: Fullerton Wines: Wine Tasting With Clink! at Philomath Museum, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Friday, April 4: PHS track and field at Oregon Relays, 10:30 a.m.
• Friday, April 4: PHS softball at Marshfield (DH), 3 p.m.
• Friday, April 4: PHS track and field at Mid Valley Dental Invitational, 3 p.m.
• Friday, April 4: PHS baseball vs. Crescent Valley, 4:30 p.m.
• Friday, April 4: Spaghetti Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• Saturday, April 5: Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Saturday, April 5: PHS track and field at Oregon Relays, 9:30 a.m.
• Saturday, April 5: Fullerton Wines: Wine Tasting With Clink! at Philomath Museum, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 5: Corvallis Elks’ Celebrating Mom Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Saturday, April 5: PHS baseball vs. La Grande, noon