VOLUME 6, NUMBER 87
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Editor’s Choice
School Board candidate Q-and-A with McMullen, Muir and Smith
In this second of three articles, Position 3 candidates answer questions on background, academics, safety, inclusion and budgeting
In the second of three articles featuring a question-and-answer format with Philomath School Board candidates, Erin McMullen, Troy Muir and Todd Smith share their perspectives on various topics. Up for the Position 3 position on the board are McMullen, a local farmer and business owner; Muir, a local business owner; and Smith, a farm manager. […]
News
PHRED’s rummage sale fundraiser this weekend
The Philomath High Robotics and Engineering Division program plans to host a rummage sale fundraiser from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday […]
State to offer rebates on electric vehicle purchases again
Oregonians hoping to buy an electric vehicle this spring could get thousands of dollars from the state to help pay for it. Officials at the […]
Oregon responds to U.S. Department of Education demands for evidence of student privacy law compliance
Oregon education leaders say they’re already following federal student privacy laws in response to an ultimatum from the U.S. Department of Education over federal funding […]
Sports
Barnes strikes out 16 in 2-hit pitching gem over Cascade
Philomath High senior Joe Barnes definitely enjoys the feeling of watching an opposing batter walk back to their dugout after a strikeout. It happened 16 […]
Gallery: PHS baseball vs. Cascade (April 30, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High School’s 5-1 baseball win over Cascade on Wednesday.
Unbeaten Cascade takes softball win over Warriors
No. 3-ranked Cascade remained unbeaten Wednesday with a 13-2 softball victory over Philomath. The Warriors (9-8 overall, 3-5 Oregon West) will try to get back […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
School Board candidate Q-and-A with Klipfel and Konkler
In the first of three articles featuring a question-and-answer format with Philomath School Board candidates, Tom Klipfel and Kerin Konkler share their perspectives on various […]
Competitive group of PHS girls giving their all on golf course
CORVALLIS — Philomath High’s varsity five that played Trysting Tree Golf Club’s 18-hole course Tuesday afternoon are typically involved in a much more intense sport. […]
Gallery: PHS girls golf at Trysting Tree (April 29, 2025)
A collection of photos from the Philomath High girls golf team’s appearance in a meet at Trysting Tree Golf Club on Tuesday.
Girls put in dominating tennis performance over Estacada
The Philomath High School girls tennis team pulled off a clean sweep over Estacada Tuesday afternoon on its home courts with straight-set victories in all […]
Newport downs Philomath in boys volleyball
Philomath High School’s bid to defeat Newport for a third time this season in boys volleyball fell short as the Cubs pulled off a 25-21, […]
Mount Union Stories: Robert Loggan (1820-1903)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Robert Loggan, a lifelong preacher who died during the summer of 1903 less than three weeks after […]
Community Calendar
(A rundown of events in or near Philomath over the next few days)
Thursday, May 1
• PHS boys tennis vs. Junction City, 4 p.m.
• PHS boys volleyball vs. Junction City, 4 p.m.
Friday, May 2
• Annual Planting Days at Shonnard’s, 11 a.m.
• Nick’s: Soul Food Truck at Lumos Wine Co., noon
• PHS girls tennis vs. Dallas, 4 p.m.
• Omelet Dinner, 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 3
• Master Gardener Plant Sale and Clinic, 9 a.m.
• Discovery Days at Philomath Museum, 10 a.m.
• PHRED Robotics Rummage Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• League of Women Voters Legislative Update, 10:15 a.m.
• Annual Planting Days at Shonnard’s, 11 a.m.
• Nick’s: Soul Food Truck at Lumos Wine Co., noon
• Philomath Rotary Club’s 23rd annual Salmon and Jazz, 5 p.m.
• Independent Community Club Bell Tower Volunteer Work Day