VOLUME 6, NUMBER 83
Friday, April 25, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Philomath’s Niemann hits dramatic walk-off home run to beat Stayton
Warriors senior experiences ‘a moment you dream of as a kid’ with blast to center field as the baseball team wins its 7th straight
A senior in his final go-round with Philomath High’s baseball program, Grant Niemann could visualize the possibility of winning the game with one swing of the bat. Two on, two out and the Warriors down by two against Stayton in the bottom of the seventh. “That’s a moment you dream of as a kid,” said […]
News
Trying to make summer job connections
Located at the end of the junior-senior hall at Philomath High School, students can check out a bulletin board that features possibilities for summer employment. […]
Oregon Marine Board agrees to study rules to ban boat motors on Siletz River, but will first work with users
The Oregon Marine Board voted unanimously Thursday to accept a petition to ban motorized boats on much of the Siletz River and proceed to rulemaking […]
91 fast food breakfast sandwiches ranked by nutritional value
Eating a filling, healthy breakfast can set the tone for your entire day. In fact, eating a morning meal has been linked to improving physical […]
Sports
Gallery: PHS baseball vs. Stayton (April 24, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 12-11 baseball win over Stayton on Thursday.
PHS softball team rolls on the road over Sweet Home
Philomath High’s softball team evened its record in the Oregon West to 3-3 after defeating Sweet Home for the second time this season. Playing on […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
BCSO Log: Three people occupying vacant home among recent arrests
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.
Forestry students compete in skills competition at state convention
Philomath High School forestry students participated in the annual Future Natural Resources Leadership State Convention Friday and Saturday, an event that included a skills competition. […]
Philomath’s baseball dominance in Oregon West remains intact
Philomath High School’s dominance in Oregon West baseball continued Wednesday at Stayton’s Joe Brock Park with a 10-4 victory over the Eagles. The No. 3-ranked […]
North Marion takes 11-9 softball win over PHS
The Philomath High School softball team stumbled on the road at North Marion Wednesday with an 11-9 loss. The Warriors fall to 2-3 in the […]
Community Calendar
(A rundown of events in or near Philomath over the next few days)
Friday, April 25
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, Noon-5 p.m.
Saturday, April 26
• Benton County Sheriff’s Office’s Drug Take Back Event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Marys River Grange Plant Sale and Seed Swap, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Wren Prairie Project Tour, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Dan Ryker at Lumos Wine, 2-4 p.m.
• Independent Community Club Bell Tower Volunteer Work Day
Sunday, April 27
• Honey Bee Pests & Diseases Class at Shonnard’s, 10:30 a.m.