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PHS closer Logan Matthews celebrates in the moment after North Marion went down 1-2-3 in the sixth. The Warriors took a 4-2 victory over the No. 1-ranked Huskies. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
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Philomath knocks off No. 1 North Marion, 4-2

Babcock, Williams keep Huskies at bay and a couple of big hits were enough to give the Warriors a key late-season win

The No. 1 team in Class 4A went down on Saturday in Philomath. Sophomore Caleb Babock hit a go-ahead two-run double in the fifth inning and pitched a strong five innings to lead the Warriors to a 4-2 victory over North Marion in the weekend baseball matinee at Terry Stephenson Field. With the win, Philomath was able to ruin the Huskies’ bid to finish Oregon West Conference play unbeaten. “Caleb did a great job of keeping them off balance and…

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PHS freshman Riley Mason makes a stop at third base during Saturday’s game against Stayton. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
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Playoff qualifier Stayton downs Philomath in softball

Warriors will wrap up their season with a makeup game on Monday at North Marion

Going up against state playoff-bound Stayton and competing with three starters missing from the lineup, the Philomath High School softball team struggled to keep pace in a 21-2 loss on Saturday afternoon. The visiting Eagles (18-5 overall, 13-2 Oregon West) scored early and often and the game ended after four…

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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)
Public Safety

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.…

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ODOT plans to begin a highway paving project next week on Highway 20 east of Eddyville. (Photo by Canva)
Public Safety

ODOT set to begin paving project on Highway 20

Work covers 5-mile stretch between Cline Hill and Eddyville with completion expected by this fall

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 Cline Hill to Eddyville (milepost 29.4 to 24.4). “We’re removing and replacing the driving surface…

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  • SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024: Northern lights over Philomath Museum overnight Friday. (Photo by Johanna Carson)
  • FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024: Streetscapes work in front of Philomath Museum. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024: A Little Free Library on Applegate Street, one of several around Philomath. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024: Sunrise beams through the reflection garden at Mount Union Cemetery. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024: A new Philomath City Park sign was installed this week. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024: PHS botany class plant sale. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024: Philomath Fire and Rescue raises the American flag with Engine 251 Wednesday during a Paul “Jeff” Cochran remembrance ceremony before a PHS baseball game. (Photo by Andy Cripe/Philomath News)
  • WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024: Public Works installs new signage at Philomath City Park. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024: New streetlights go up at the corner of 13th and Main. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024: Game tables at the Philomath Youth Activities Club. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024: A phone booth on display at Philomath Museum. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024: The American flag flies at Fort Hoskins. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024: The pedal car track at Clemens Primary School. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024: PHS baseball practice on a pleasant spring afternoon. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024: Philomath High School’s main gymnasium. (Photo by Eric Niemann)

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By Kevin Ahern

HALLELUJAH
The guy driving the car ahead of me
Must be God, I give my praise
For he doesn’t use his turn signal
And moves in mysterious ways

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