A Life Flight helicopter sits on Highway 20 in front of a line of vehicles Saturday during the response to a head-on collision. (Photo provided by Philomath Fire and Rescue)

Highway 20 crash claims at least 2 lives

Preliminary information indicates two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision in an area between Blodgett and Burnt Woods

A head-on collision on Highway 20 late Saturday morning claimed at least two lives with several others seriously injured, according to sources that responded to the scene. The crash occurred at around 11 a.m. in an area about 2-1/2 miles east of Burnt Woods and 4-1/2 miles west of Blodgett.…

ODOT set to begin paving project on Highway 20

The Oregon Department of Transportation will begin a $6.25 million paving project on a five-mile stretch of Highway 20 east of Eddyville next week, the agency reported. The paving project will cover the roadway from…

Woman, dog survive Marys River scare Friday afternoon

A woman and her dog were swept a short distance down the Marys River in Philomath Friday afternoon but both were able to escape the strong current and walk away from the incident unharmed, Philomath Fire and Rescue reported. Emergency…

Cougar seen on west end of Philomath attracts attention

A cougar that has been seen in a wooded area on the west end of Philomath has apparently high-tailed it out of town. The large cat, an animal that’s also referred to as a mountain lion, was first spotted April…

Natural gas line in Philomath ruptured during road construction work

Construction crews severed a natural gas line Wednesday morning during a trenching operation on 13th Street just south of Main Street in Philomath — a situation that involved the temporary evacuation of nearby homes, Philomath Fire and Rescue reported. Firefighters…

Philomath PD Log: The department’s report of arrests, crashes and more

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 incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate. Individuals are identified in the log…

City to begin testing hydrants on May 6

Philomath Public Works is scheduled to begin cleaning the city’s water system next week with that work expected to run from May 6 until around May 17. The work involves flowing fire hydrants to create high water flows that will…

OSP Log: Teenager among most-recent lives lost on state’s highways

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. TUESDAY, APRIL 23 • 4:25 p.m. — Troopers responded…

Fire breaks out overnight at Philomath residence

A fire that broke out in the early morning hours Saturday on the back porch of a North 18th Street home in Philomath was extinguished in time before spreading to the house, Philomath Fire and Rescue reported. Firefighters responded to…

Fire Calls: Yard fire on Pioneer Street among the recent responses

Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue: FRIDAY, APRIL 19 • 9:53 a.m. — Emergency medical services personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash at Highway 34 and Decker Road. No…

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