VOLUME 6, NUMBER 75
Saturday, April 12, 2025

Editor’s Choice

Philomath’s spring recycling event coming April 19

Philomath residents can get rid of unwanted recyclables from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the public works yard

The annual opportunity in Philomath to clear space in the garage and get rid of broken, unwanted recyclable junk is coming up Saturday, April 19. Provided in cooperation with Republic […]

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News

OSP Log: 7-year-old child among recent highway fatalies

A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.

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With Trump tariffs, Oregon wine is over a barrel

One of the first Oregon impacts of this year’s international trade wars came to our house in a pleasing way: in the form of a […]

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20 don’t-miss summer events across the nation in 2025

Have you really experienced summer if you don’t experience a summer event or two?  Luckily, the summer of 2025 is shaping up to be a […]

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Sports

Philomath juniors gain experience in No. 1, No. 2 singles slots

With a strong forehand at his disposal, The Dalles senior Arnolfo Flores had Philomath junior Nate Houck on the run in their No. 2 singles […]

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Gallery: PHS boys tennis vs. The Dalles (April 11, 2025)

A collection of photos from Philomath High’s boys tennis match against The Dalles on Friday.

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Philomath girls finish strong 3rd at McMinnville track and field meet

The Philomath High girls track and field team gave two much larger schools a good run for top honors in Friday’s Vic Downs McMinnville Invitational. […]

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Gladstone downs Philomath in baseball, 7-4

The Philomath High School baseball team stumbled in a nonconference game at Gladstone Friday with a 7-4 loss. The Warriors (6-2-1) fell into a 3-0 […]

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Philomath Soccer Futsal Camp set to begin

The Philomath Soccer Futsal Camp with high school coach Dave Ellis begins April 13 and continues on Sundays through May 18. The camp is open […]

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Philomath in Photos

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025: Springtime blooms outside the entrance to Philomath Middle School. (Photo by Eric Niemann)

In Case You Missed It

Philomath School District considered purchase of former medical clinic building 

Described by Superintendent of Schools Susan Halliday as “bursting at the seams,” Philomath Academy finds itself at capacity in the space that it was provided […]

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Warriors lose lead late, then rally for 6-4 baseball win

Philomath High pitcher Joe Barnes never holds back on the mound. A senior righthander who plans to play next spring at Centralia College up in […]

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Gallery: PHS baseball vs. The Dalles (Thursday, April 10, 2025)

A collection of images from Philomath High’s 6-4 baseball win over The Dalles on Thursday.

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Philomath’s Matthews places 7th at golf tournament

Philomath High’s boys and girls golf teams competed Thursday in a tournament hosted by North Marion at Langdon Farms Golf Club near Aurora. Logan Matthews […]

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Marist outplays Philomath in boys tennis matchup

The Philomath High School boys tennis team dropped an 6-0 decision to Marist Catholic Thursday in a league-opening road match in Eugene. The Spartans won […]

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Community Calendar

• 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.
• Monday, April 14: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, April 14: Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Monday, April 14: Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Monday, April 14: PHS boys golf at Shadow Hills Country Club, 11:30 a.m.
• Monday, April 14: Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Monday, April 14: PHS baseball at Sweet Home, 5 p.m.
• Monday, April 14: PHS softball vs. Sweet Home, 5 p.m.
• Monday, April 14: Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Monday, April 14: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.