VOLUME 6, NUMBER 91
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Philomath City Council settles on priorities for coming fiscal year
Councilors narrowed their focus to a list of 13 goals following several strategic plan conversations
The Philomath City Council finalized a list of priorities to be incorporated into the city’s 2025-26 fiscal year budget during its April 14 meeting. The councilors and mayor had reviewed and discussed its strategic plan over several work sessions and meetings. In the end, 13 goals were selected from among the city’s four strategic plan […]
News
Philomath College’s history featured in museum tour
A tour of the historic Philomath College building, which houses the Benton County Historical Society’s Philomath Museum, will be available Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, […]
County extends public hearing on proposed landfill expansion
The Benton County Planning Commission added an extra day of public testimony for those who want to voice their views on Republic Services’ application for […]
Mount Union Stories: Carrie A. Newton (1871-1901)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Carrie Newton, a 30-year-old mother of three, who died only a few years after winning “Woodmen games.”
University of Portland strips Robert Pamplin Jr.’s name from its business school
The University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business has a new name — it’s now just the University of Portland School of Business. The university […]
Oregon Caves chateau named one of nation’s most endangered historic places
The Depression-era chateau at the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, closed since 2018 for rehabilitation work, is one of the nation’s most at-risk historic […]
Sports
Newport, Philomath now tied for 1st in boys volleyball district
On the boys volleyball court this spring, Philomath and Newport have shown hints that a rivalry may be forming. The Warriors took the first two […]
Sports roundup: PHS track and field sends several athletes to Stayton meet
The Philomath High School track and field program sent boys and girls teams to compete in a four-school meet Tuesday at Stayton. Brothers CD and […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Philomath participating in Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday
Philomath residents can help fight hunger in the community by participating in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday. Organized by the National Association […]
Philomath Police Log: Calls include scam involving man claiming to be underage girl’s father and demanding money
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included the investigation of a common scam involving a man claiming to be an underage […]
Fire and Rescue Calls: Firefighters called in to extinguish grass fire outside Philomath
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls included a response to a grass fire west of town along Highway 20.
Hitting barrage lifts Philomath to softball win
Back in her familiar position at the top of the order, Philomath High senior Kaylie Kohler broke out of a slump in the team’s 17-7 […]
Sports roundup: PHS opens baseball series at Newport with 6-3 win
The Philomath High School baseball team opened a pivotal series against Newport Monday with a 6-3 victory on the road. The Warriors jumped out to […]
Community Calendar
(A rundown of events in or near Philomath over the next few days)
Wednesday, May 7
• PHS softball vs. Sweet Home, 5 p.m.
• PHS baseball vs. Newport, 5 p.m.
• City of Philomath Budget Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 8
• Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Bald Hill Farm Open House, 10 a.m.
• Graphic Design Basics For Creating With Canva, 11:30 a.m.
• Teen Anime Club, 3:30 p.m.
• PHS girls tennis vs. Woodburn, 4 p.m.
• Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Flat Mountain Riders Association meeting, 7 p.m.
• Sunset, Stars & Lights Gazing at Fitton Green, 7:45 p.m.