VOLUME 6, NUMBER 89
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Hellesto’s talent on display in Philomath’s appearance at Corvallis meet
Warriors senior breaks a 31-year-old school record while winning the long jump, also takes 1st in the 100 and 200, and runs anchor leg on the winning 4-by-100 relay
CORVALLIS — Senior Janice Hellesto had a flawless afternoon and evening as Philomath took part in the inaugural Heart of the Valley Spartan Challenge Friday in Corvallis High’s Bob Holt Stadium. Hellesto won all three of her individual events — the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and the long jump. Plus, she anchored the winning 4-by-100-meter […]
News
OSP Log: Vernonia man killed in head-on crash while attempting to pass several vehicles
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Government meetings: School district and city budget meetings, League of Oregon Cities event coming up
The Benton County Board of Commissioners, a followup public hearing on the Coffin Butte expansion application and budget meetings by the Philomath School District and […]
Clemens Community Pool hosting special events in May
Clemens Community Pool will offer two special events on May 15 and May 23 in conjunction with National Water Safety Month, pool director Eugenia Moone […]
Maxtivity offering several youth camps over the summer
Maxtivity Arts and Crafts Creative Space has organized its summer camp schedule with seven half-day sessions. The Philomath-based nonprofit organization will offer a variety of […]
More Sports
PHS softball teams to play home games at Warrior Field
Six weeks before Philomath High’s softball team played its first game, first-year coach Kari Jaques set plans in motion for an idea that she holds […]
Gallery: PHS track and Field at Heart of the Valley Spartan Challenge (May 2, 2025)
A collection of track and field photos from Philomath High’s appearance in the Heart of the Valley Spartan Challenge on Friday
Warriors defeat Dallas in girls tennis, 6-0
The Philomath High School girls tennis team swept Dallas off the courts Friday with a 6-0 victory in a match made up from an early-season […]
In Case You Missed It
School Board candidate Q-and-A with Gudge
In the third of three articles featuring a question-and-answer format with Philomath School Board candidates, Erin Gudge shares her perspectives on various topics. Gudge, a […]
School Board candidate Q-and-A with McMullen, Muir and Smith
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 […]
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 […]
Warriors sweep baseball series over Cascade
The Philomath High School baseball team closed out a three-game sweep over Cascade Thursday with a 19-2 victory in a matchup that again saw the […]
PHS edges Newport in league softball on the coast
Philomath freshman Hailey Smith went 4 for 5 and drove in three runs at the plate and pitched a near-complete game for the Warriors in […]
Community Calendar
(A rundown of events in or near Philomath over the next few days)
Sunday, May 4
• PHRED Robotics Rummage Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Annual Planting Days at Shonnard’s, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Nick’s: Soul Food Truck at Lumos Wine Co., noon-6 p.m.
Monday, May 5
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• PHS girls tennis vs. Marist Catholic, 4 p.m.
• PHS softball vs. North Marion, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, May 6
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Historic Philomath College Tour, 2 p.m.
• PHS boys volleyball vs. Marshfield, 3:30 p.m.
• PHS boys volleyball vs. North Bend, 5 p.m.
• Philomath School District Budget Committee Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
• PHS boys volleyball vs. Newport, 7:30 p.m.