VOLUME 6, NUMBER 73
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Business: A new pizza option opens in Philomath
Three friends join together to establish Birdie’s Pizza with both New York-style and Detroit-style pies on the menu
It’s three hours before opening at Birdie’s Pizza on North 13th Street in Philomath and owners Scott Willcockson, Jeremiah Mulder and Jesse Durocher are busy getting ready for service. In […]
News
BCSO Log: Driver runs from police, various crashes among recent activity
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.
Death Notice: Max Bierek (1934-2025)
Max Bierek, 90, of Philomath, died April 7, 2025. Visitation is scheduled for noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 at McHenry Funeral Home (206 NW Fifth […]
Friends of the Family program highlights April 14 Rotary meeting
Friends of the Family, a Corvallis-based nonprofit organization that promotes healthy relationships and homes through counseling, workshops, retreats and events, will give a presentation at […]
In Warm Springs, tribal members and other central Oregon residents share budget feedback
WARM SPRINGS — Oregonians aren’t supposed to clap — or cheer, boo, hiss or stomp their feet — at legislative hearings. But there was no […]
Most common dog breeds available for adoption in Oregon
Of the lucky pups who were adopted last year, it seems more have found their forever homes: The number of dogs surrendered by their owners […]
Sports
PHS softball team finally makes home debut and crushes Gaston, 21-2
Trotting in from left field to take over in the circle, Philomath softball freshman Hailey Smith faced a daunting task with Gaston threatening in a […]
Gallery: PHS softball vs. Gaston (April 9, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 21-2 softball win over Gaston on Wednesday.
Warrior Watch: Hernandez headed back to Pan-Am tournament in wrestling; former PHS swimmer earns another honor
Philomath seventh grader Olivia Hernandez added another impressive wrestling feat to her list of accomplishments last weekend by winning the Under 15 division at the […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Frolic’s grandstands project sees progress at rodeo grounds
Philomath Frolic and Rodeo volunteer Alyssa Collins wasn’t yet on the board when a section of the arena’s grandstands caught fire just a few weeks […]
Fire escapes burn pile and burns 2.39 acres
A homeowner burning tree limbs on a property along Highway 34 saw the flames escape a burn pile and scorch 2.39 acres last weekend, Philomath […]
PHS sweeps boys volleyball doubleheader
The Philomath High School boys volleyball team played the first of six league doubleheaders scheduled for this season with a sweep Tuesday over Newport and […]
Philomath’s boys golf team ties for 7th at tournament
The Philomath High School boys golf team saw four of its five varsity athletes finish within 10 strokes of one another in a meet Tuesday […]
Community Calendar
• Thursday, April 10: PHS baseball vs. The Dalles, 4:30 p.m.
• Friday, April 11: Big Book Sale at Benton County Fairgrounds, 1-4 p.m. (donors) and 4-7 p.m. (public)
• Friday, April 11: PHS track and field at Vic Downs McMinnville Invitational, 2 p.m.
• Friday, April 11: PHS baseball at Gladstone, 5 p.m.
• Friday, April 11: Bingo at the Grange, 6-8:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 12: Big Book Sale at Benton County Fairgrounds, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, April 12: Benton County Genealogical Society Program, 11 a.m.
• Saturday, April 12: Safety Drive on Highway 20 in Blodgett, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Sunday, April 13: Big Book Sale at Benton County Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Sunday, April 13: Kings Valley 170th Birthday Celebration, 3 p.m.
