VOLUME 6, NUMBER 76
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Philomath’s community Easter egg hunt set for Saturday morning at Clemens Field
Frolic and Rodeo organizers move event from rodeo grounds this year because of the ongoing grandstands construction project
A Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Easter also symbolizes rebirth, hope and new life with a variety of celebrations and activities that range from sunrise services and family feasts to traditional egg hunts. In Philomath, the community has enjoyed a nondenominational Easter egg hunt through the years, an annual event that […]
News
Philomath Police Log: Arrest on menacing charge among recent calls
A rundown of recent responses submitted to the media by the Philomath Police Department.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Field fire, flue fire, crashes among responses
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the week of April 4-10, 2025.
Oregon Institute of Technology’s president’s list includes local students
The Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls released this week the names of students who made the president’s list for the winter term. The […]
Cahill to succeed Boysen as Samaritan’s CEO
Longtime Samaritan Health Services executive Marty Cahill will succeed Doug Boysen next month as chief executive officer and president, the organization’s board of directors announced. […]
Legislative leaders in both parties ask FBI to investigate 1989 Francke murder
The 1989 murder of Michael Francke, then the director of the Oregon Department of Corrections, is back in the news. Today, House Majority Leader Ben […]
Sports
Warriors open conference with 9-5 softball victory
With a solid core of returning players and an influx of freshman talent, the Philomath High School softball team continued its positive start to this […]
Gallery: PHS softball vs. Sweet Home (April 14, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 9-5 softball victory at home over Sweet Home on Monday.
Philomath blasts Sweet Home in baseball, 25-1
The Philomath High School baseball team opened Oregon West Conference play with a bang Monday with a 25-1 rout at Sweet Home. The Warriors (7-2 […]
PHS finishes 6th in 13-school boys golf invite at Junction City
The Philomath High boys golf team tied for sixth place among the 13 schools competing Monday in a meet at Shadow Hills Country Club in […]
Philomath in Photos

In Case You Missed It
Philomath’s spring recycling event coming April 19
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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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