VOLUME 6, NUMBER 7
Thursday, January 9, 2025
RANDOM OBSERVATION: The city has really been rolling out the new logo. I’ve been noticing it a lot over the past couple of weeks. The branding was in full force at the swearing-in ceremony a couple of days ago (see “Philomath in Photos” for the monogramed “P” on cookies). — Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
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BCSO Log: Ambulance-elk collision on Highway 20 among recent calls
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The Philomath 5: Mayors every quarter century from 1900 on
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Oregon attorney general announces legislative and policy staff
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In Case You Missed It
New mayor stresses importance of community engagement
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Class 5A’s top team downs Warriors in girls hoops
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Gallery: PHS girls basketball vs. Crater (Jan. 7, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 60-44 girls basketball loss at home vs. Crater on Tuesday.
Cellphones, road work, calendar and more on School Board’s meeting agenda
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Mount Union Stories: Calvin Powell (1792-1871)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Calvin Powell, who was born in 1792 in Vermont and took out a donation land claim in […]
Philomath in Photos
Community Calendar
• Thursday, Jan. 9: Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 10: PHS Swimming Home Meet, 4:15 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 10: PHS Girls Basketball at Astoria, 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 10: Bingo at the Grange, 6-8:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 11: PHS Cheer at Colt Challenge (at Thurston)
• Saturday, Jan. 11: PHS Wrestling at Special District 2 Duals (at Sweet Home), 9 a.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 11: Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 11: PHS Swimming at District Sprint Meet, 10 a.m.
• Monday, Jan. 13: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Jan. 13: Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Monday, Jan. 13: Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Monday, Jan. 13: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.