VOLUME 6, NUMBER 85
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Babcock throws no-hitter in Philomath’s 20-0 rout at Cascade
Baseball team remains unbeaten in Oregon West Conference and wins its eighth straight game
Philomath junior southpaw Caleb Babcock threw a no-hitter and struck out 14 of the 16 batters he faced in a 20-0 rout Monday at Cascade. Babcock allowed just one base runner in the game — a walk in the first inning. The only out that wasn’t a strikeout occurred in the fourth inning when a […]
News
Philomath Police Log: Recent incidents, arrests and other responses
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. All calls for service may not be included. The status of […]
Fire and Rescue Calls: Fatal crash among department’s recent responses
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls include a two-vehicle crash that took the life of a child.
Plant Sale and Clinic set for Saturday at fairgrounds
The Benton County Master Gardener Association’s annual Plant Sale and Clinic will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Organizers said […]
Discovery Days series begins Saturday at Philomath Museum
The Corvallis Arts Guild will offer its first program in a three-part Discovery Days series Saturday at Philomath Museum. The free, all-ages family activity is […]
Undergrad tuition to rise again at all Oregon’s public universities, up nearly 30% from a decade ago
The average inflation-adjusted cost of undergraduate tuition for Oregon residents at the state’s seven public universities next year will be nearly 30% higher than it […]
Proposal to raise lodging tax by 1% could bring in $30 million annually for wildlife protection
Oregon lawmakers are considering a proposal to increase by 1% a state tax on hotel, camping and Airbnb stays that would raise up to $30 […]
How inflation is hurting the diets of low-income Americans
Rising inflation at the supermarket has changed the way Americans buy food, altering family menus and daily diets as shoppers stretch their dollars to feed […]
More Sports
Philomath boys 2nd, girls 3rd at Meet of Champions
Philomath seniors Warwick Bushnell and Janice Hellesto each put in exceptional performances Saturday at the Meet of Champions, a 34-school track and field meet hosted […]
Stayton pulls away early in softball win over Warriors
Stayton brought out the big bats Monday to post an 18-3 softball victory over Philomath in an Oregon West Conference matchup. The Eagles set the […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Three Things: Trees for kids, summer music and city islands
On a pleasant Thursday morning in the middle of the Philomath Public Works Yard, longtime operations supervisor Garry Black took a few moments to read […]
OSP Log: Coach, player killed when team bus hit head-on; driver of other vehicle arrested
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Government meetings: County hosting Coffin Butte landfill expansion public hearings; School Board to meet with KVCS
Benton County will begin a series of public hearings this week involving a conditional-use permit application by Republic Services to expand the Coffin Butte landfill. […]
Emergency preparedness event coming Wednesday at Independent Community Center
The Benton County Emergency Management team will host an informational meeting from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Independent Community Center south of Philomath, organizers announced. The […]
Community Calendar
(A rundown of events in or near Philomath over the next few days)
Tuesday, April 29
• PHS girls tennis vs. Estacada, 4 p.m.
• Coffin Butte Landfill Expansion Hearing, 6 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, April 30
• Quilts from Caring Hands, 9 a.m.
• Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
• PHS baseball vs. Cascade, 5 p.m.
• Benton County Emergency Preparedness Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• City of Philomath Budget Committee Meeting, 6 p.m.