VOLUME 6, NUMBER 79
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Three Things: Historical society’s funding fears, Easter egg hunt and Kings Valley in WWII
Benton County Historical Society’s Jessica Hougen shares insight on financial picture with Philomath City Council; the Frolic and Rodeo’s Easter egg hunt attracts 400-plus kids; and six men lost their lives from Kings Valley during World War II
Three Things: Benton County Historical Society’s Jessica Hougen shares insight on her organization’s financial picture with Philomath City Council; the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo’s Community Easter Egg Hunt attracts 400-plus kids; and six men lost their lives from Kings Valley during World War II.
News
Philomath residents to see higher utility bills
Philomath residents will see higher utility bills beginning July 1 with 10% hikes to water and sewer base rates and 5% increases for volume charges. […]
OSP Log: Woman, 42, dies in Highway 20 crash outside Newport
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Sacred hares, banished winter witches and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient
The Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. On Easter Sunday, children look for hidden special treats, often chocolate Easter eggs, […]
Sports
PHS girls fight to the finish in quality track and field meet at Central
The Philomath High girls track and field team entered this season with its sights set on a fourth straight state title. Strength in several events […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Kings Valley residents gather to celebrate history and love for their community
KINGS VALLEY — Longtime Kings Valley resident Kevin Collins recalls being in Mother’s Mattress Factory, a popular bar and music venue in Corvallis, roughly 45 […]
BCSO Log: Attempted bus barn burglary, hungry goats among the recent calls
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.
Register for upcoming chimney repointing workshop
A workshop on historic chimney repointing is planned for Thursday at Fort Hoskins Historic Park, Benton County announced. The Fort Hoskins’ Commander’s House Chimney Restoration […]
Philomath completes baseball series sweep over Sweet Home
The Philomath High School baseball team completed a sweep over Sweet Home Thursday with a 12-1 win on the road. The Warriors are off to […]
Warriors win 2nd straight ‘barrel party’ over Sweet Home
After flying out to left field for the first out in the third inning Wednesday against Sweet Home, Warriors junior Caleb Babcock trotted toward the […]
Cascade downs Philomath in Oregon West softball
An unbeaten Cascade softball team took advantage of Philomath errors and left town with a 13-3 victory Thursday in an Oregon West Conference matchup. The […]
Stayton notches softball win over Philomath
The Philomath High School softball team fell into a deep hole early Wednesday at Stayton and came home with a 15-1 loss in five innings. […]
Stayton edges Philomath in girls tennis matchup
Philomath High’s No. 1 and No. 2 singles players and No. 1 doubles team posted victories Thursday in a 5-3 girls tennis loss at Stayton. […]
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