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Philomath’s March on Hunger aims higher in second year as food insecurity need continues
With food insecurity showing no signs of easing in the Philomath area, organizers of the March on Hunger food drive are gearing up for the event’s second year — and they’re hoping to build on last year’s successful debut. The food drive benefits Philomath Community Services, which operates Nancy’s Food Pantry and Philomath Community Gleaners. The inaugural drive last March drew about 120 volunteers and collected over 2.5 tons of food. Co-organizer Teresa Nielson hopes the event can bring in…
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Overheard comment at PHS triggers investigation, security sweep
A comment overheard at Philomath High prompted an investigation and security sweep Wednesday, according to a message sent to district families by Superintendent of Schools Susan Halliday. The statement — “Better not come to school tomorrow” — was heard by students and perceived by some as threatening, though it was…
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BCSO Log: Arrests, rollover, suspicious activity
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office log includes warrant arrests, a rollover crash with injuries, forest gate damage and suspicious activity near Philomath over a period of Feb. 19-26.
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Heiken, Brown earn first-team all-OWC honors for Philomath girls basketball
Philomath High girls basketball juniors Reagan Heiken and Annaleise Brown were all-Oregon West Conference first-team selections, the league announced this week. Also for the Warriors, sophomore Reagan Nuño and junior Jordyn Hood were named to the second team and senior Shaylee May and senior Isabelle Muir made the honorable mention…
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Candanoza heads to state alpine ski championships
Philomath High School senior Ana Candanoza will compete in the Oregon Alpine Ski Racing State Championships Thursday and Friday at Mt. Hood Meadows. Candanoza qualified in both the slalom and giant slalom. Competing this season with the Eugene High School Ski Team, Candanoza placed among the top six at four…
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Philomath girls to open 4A basketball playoffs at Molalla
The Philomath High School girls basketball team will travel to Molalla for the first round of the Class 4A playoffs on Saturday. The Warriors (14-10) were seeded ninth for state as the top at-large qualifier in the field. Philomath finished third in the Oregon West Conference this season behind Stayton…
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Philomath boys will head to St. Helens for 4A hoops playoff opener
The Philomath High School boys basketball team will open the Class 4A playoffs on Friday with a road trip to St. Helens. The Warriors (13-9) were seeded 12th for the playoff bracket after ending up at No. 11 in the final Oregon School Activities Association rankings. Fifth-seeded St. Helens (17-5)…
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Philomath’s Sapp, Peters earn first-team all-conference basketball honors
Philomath High juniors Esias Sapp and Jamin Peters were first-team selections to the all-Oregon West Conference team, which was released this week by the league. Two other PHS players, junior Kaden Howard and sophomore Dreyton Nuño, earned spots as honorable mention selections. Sapp led the Warriors in scoring this season…
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026: Gathering Together Farms produce at the Corvallis Indoor Winter Market at the fairgrounds. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026: A lunar eclipse produces a blood moon over Philomath earlier this week. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026: Daffodils bloom in front of Philomath Middle School. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, FEB. 28, 2026: The scene on Friday morning at Mount Union Cemetery. (Photo by David Low) 
FRIDAY, FEB. 27, 2026: Sunset behind Marys Peak. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, FEB. 26, 2026: A large table at the Out West Farm and Ranch food court displays the brand of the late Winston Grant, longtime rancher in the Harlan vicinity. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25, 2026: Wood carvings above the entrance to Philomath Community Library. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, FEB. 24, 2026: Philomath’s Liam Bennett recently led an Eagle Scout project to construct a sensory hub space featuring sandboxes at Clemens Primary School. (Photo provided by Tom Klipfel) 
SUNDAY, FEB. 22, 2026: Cheer squad co-captain Josey Schreiber glances back at family during Senior Night activities on Friday in the PHS gym. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, FEB. 20, 2026: Sketches of Philomath High School on the wall in the PHS Community Conference Room. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
THURSDAY, FEB. 19, 2026: Flags fly at the Philomath Scout Lodge's veterans memorial. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18, 2026: Philomath Rotary Club President Fred Shaub goes through various notes with members at the organization's Tuesday meeting. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
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AT EXCLAMATION POINT
The grammarian who’s a wonderful gent
Found a lady he’d prefer
So with a beer in hand he went
And prepositioned her
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Sen. Dick Anderson
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BENTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Pat Malone
Commissioner Gabe Shepherd
Commissioner Nancy Wyse
PHILOMATH CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Christopher McMorran
President Teresa Nielson
Councilor Jessica Andrade
Councilor Diane Crocker
Councilor Spencer Irwin
Councilor Brent Kaseman
Councilor Rich Saalsaa
PHILOMATH SCHOOL BOARD
Chair Tom Klipfel
Vice Chair Erin McMullen
Director Ryan Cheeke
Director Erin Gudge
Director Sandi Hering