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Planning Commission to hold public hearing on RV park modifications
23+ hour, 1+ min ago (195+ words) The Philomath Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Monday on a set of proposed changes to the Glorietta Bay development on North 19th Street, which includes Tall Timber RV Park. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Philomath City Hall and can…...
Oregon ethics commission fines Rep. Greg Smith $12K for using office for pay raise, excess vacation
1+ day, 9+ min ago (804+ words) The Oregon Government Ethics Commission on Friday agreed to fine Oregon’s longest-serving state representative $12,000 for abusing his position as a leader of an eastern Oregon public development authority to raise his salary and approve weeks of paid vacation. The unanimous…...
PHS Girls Volleyball at Marist Catholic
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (31+ words) Philomath News PHS Girls Volleyball at Marist Catholic The Philomath High girls volleyball team is scheduled to play on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Marist Catholic....
PHS Girls Volleyball at Sweet Home Jamboree
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (38+ words) Philomath News PHS Girls Volleyball at Sweet Home Jamboree The Philomath High girls volleyball team is scheduled to play on Thursday, Aug. 27, in a jamboree at Sweet Home High School....
OSP Log: Two double-fatality crashes on same day among recent incidents
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (604+ words) Philomath News 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. • 5:14 p.m. — Troopers responded to a two-vehicle…...
Council extends city planner???s contract three years
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (372+ words) The Philomath City Council unanimously approved a three-year extension of the city’s contract with planning consultant Laura LaRoque during its Aug. 10 meeting with a discussion that included unprompted praise for her work. The amendment extends LaRoque’s contract with Pathfinder Land…...
Pioneer Connect completes acquisition of Monroe Telephone Co.
2+ day, 44+ min ago (236+ words) Pioneer Connect, the Philomath-based telecommunications cooperative, finalized its acquisition Tuesday of Monroe Telephone Co., extending its fiber, DSL and telephone network into the Monroe area. Monroe Telephone has operated in the community since 1912 when it was established as a mutual…...
Rotary Club to hear suicide awareness presentation at Aug. 18 meeting
2+ day, 36+ min ago (139+ words) The Philomath Rotary Club plans to meet at noon Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church for a club assembly meeting featuring a presentation on suicide awareness and prevention. All Rotarians and community members are welcome to attend. The gathering will open…...
Guest viewpoint: Philomath's new fee echoes 2017 budget crunch
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (648+ words) That’s the feeling, following Philomath’s 2026-27 budget deliberations. To balance the general fund budget, the City Council created a $5 police services fee to be added to utility bills, starting in October. The last time a fee was enacted to fill a…...
Philomath City Council picks its top five priorities for state lobbying push
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (213+ words) The Philomath City Council unanimously approved five legislative priorities Monday night to submit to the League of Oregon Cities after weighing in on a list of 27 potential issues that will help shape the statewide advocacy group’s lobbying agenda for the…...