VOLUME 6, NUMBER 71
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
News
Philomath Police Log: Theft incidents among the week’s responses
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department a handful of theft reports, including shoplifting at a local business and a children’s bicycle […]
Fire and Rescue Calls: Rollover crash on Highway 20 among recent responses
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls include a response to a crash on Highway 20 that sent one person […]
Obituary: Keith Kenton Boggs (1928-2025)
Keith was born at the family farm, south of Philomath at Llewellyn and Peterson roads to Earl Ray and Ethel (Worthington) Boggs. He worked the […]
Library’s book sale at fairgrounds runs Friday-Sunday
The Friends and Foundation of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library will host its BIG Book Sale Friday through Sunday at the Benton County Event Center […]
EPA withholds $85 million meant to fund environmental justice projects in Oregon
A new community center and “climate resilience hub” in the southern Oregon town of Chiloquin should be months underway right now. Instead, city officials are […]
How much protein should you eat to maximize the health benefits?
We get 100% of our energy from three main macronutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, and fat. Of these, protein is famous for being the one that can […]
Sports
Philomath rallies past La Grande in 3-2 baseball win
Junior righthander Wylie Griffith tossed a complete-game five-hitter and senior Grant Niemann collected a game-winning RBI in Philomath High’s 3-2 victory Saturday over La Grande. […]
PHS 3rd in girls golf meet at Diamond Woods
Philomath High junior Shaylee May shot her way into the top 10 at Monday’s girls golf tournament at Diamond Woods Golf Course near Monroe. In […]
Tickets remain for next month’s PHS Hall of Fame banquet
The Philomath High School Hall of Fame’s fourth annual banquet scheduled for May 17 still has tickets available, organizers announced. The 2025 Hall of Fame […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Porch, belltower project planned for historic rural schoolhouse
A lot of history can be found in the old structure on the corner of Airport Avenue and Fern Road. Originally constructed as a one-room […]
OSP Log: Five people killed in 4 fatal crashes in single day on Oregon highways
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Philomath rallies past La Grande in 3-2 baseball win
Junior righthander Wylie Griffith tossed a complete-game five-hitter and senior Grant Niemann collected a game-winning RBI in Philomath High’s 3-2 victory Saturday over La Grande. […]
PHS wins 5 events at competitive track meet in Dallas
Philomath High’s track and field teams won five events Friday in Dallas at the Mid Valley Dental Invitational, a meet that featured mostly Class 5A […]
Warriors split softball doubleheader at Marshfield
The Philomath High School softball team saw its first action in 10 days Friday with a doubleheader split on the road at Marshfield. The Warriors […]
Community Calendar
• Tuesday, April 8: Philomath Police Committee Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 8: PHS boys volleyball at Newport, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 8: PHS baseball at West Albany, 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 8: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 8: PHS boys volleyball vs. Marshfield (at Newport), 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 9: Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Wednesday, April 9: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, April 9: Dementia Warriors Caregivers Monthly Coffee, 10 a.m.
• Wednesday, April 9: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, April 9: Squishtivities at Philomath Community Library, 11 a.m.
• Wednesday, April 9: PHS softball vs. Gaston, 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 9: Philomath Bluegrass Workshop and Jam, 7-10 p.m.