Local News in Philomath, Oregon
Philomath: At The Friendly Y, the raging Marys River wasn't so friendly
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:58:07 -0800
Beau Seroy and Joslyn Plouhar of Philomath were planning to buy a new crib on Thursday. Instead, they found themselves fighting the rising waters of the Marys River.
Philomath board to talk about 4-day school weeks
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:07:48 -0800
A shorter school week and a new use for Clemens Primary School are among the topics that Philomath School Board members will tackle at their meeting Tuesday.
Datebook business calendar (Jan. 9)
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:13:22 -0800
Tuesday: Corvallis Chamber of Commerce Greets and Ribbon-Cutting, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., H&R Block, 5280 S.W. Philomath Blvd. Information: chamber, 541-757-1505.
Prep sports: Local schools figure out dates to make up games
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:25:23 -0800
Philomath High will play back-to-back games to open Oregon West Conference basketball next week.
Minor flooding continues for Willamette River at Oregon City, Willamette Falls
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:27:45 -0800
Oregon Rivers still see minor flooding but are not expected to tip over into major flooding levels, officials said.
Antler hunting season offers another chance to take to the woods
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:10:16 -0800
a big statewide Easter egg hunt
'We needed the rain, but not all at once'
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:01:33 -0800
The relentless storm battering western Oregon is creating havoc and threatening records – and more rain appears on the horizon.
Western Oregon rivers forecast to flood
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:01:30 -0800
The Siuslaw River near Mapleton is under a flood warning through Saturday. The river is forecast to rise above flood stage around 6 p.m. Wednesday and is expected to crest near 22.5 feet Thursday.
Benton County declared disaster area
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:06:48 -0800
CORVALLIS, Ore. -- Corvallis and other areas of Benton County were declared disaster areas, officials said in a statement Thursday afternoon. Oregon State University and Linn-Benton Community College shut down their campuses. School districts in Lebanon, Scio, and Corvallis were also closed. Sweet Home opened two hours late. Photos: Flooding in Corvallis "Flooding and landslides beginning ...
Going for the Grammy (again)
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:11:57 -0800
PHILOMATH - A shiny piece of hardware provides plenty of motivation for Philomath High School band and choir members.