EDITOR’S CHOICE
Philomath Middle School students bring ‘Alice in Wonderland’ to the stage
After roughly three months of rehearsals, Philomath Middle School Drama is ready to take audiences down the rabbit hole. “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” will be presented Thursday through Saturday in the Philomath High School auditorium. Performances begin at 7 p.m. each of those three days along with a 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday. The musical features an A cast and B cast with both performing across the four-show run. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. The production…
CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY
featured
Bus contract, ICE protocols highlight Philomath School Board agenda
A recommendation to change to a new bus company and a discussion on safety procedures related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement are among the items that appear on a full agenda for the Philomath School Board’s Thursday evening meeting. The regular meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in…
READ MORE
Mount Union Stories: Rachel Bennett (1817-1896)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Rachel Bennett, who died in the spring of 1896 at age 78 after coming home from a visit to a son and daughter in Portland. Mrs. Bennett came to Oregon with family in the 1870s.
READ MORE
Two new members appointed to Philomath Heritage Tree Committee
The Philomath City Council approved the addition of two individuals to the Heritage Tree Program Committee during its meeting Monday night. Jake Atkins and Sky Yeager will be a part of the group that is scheduled to meet on March 27 to review Heritage Tree nominations that come in. The…
READ MORE
‘Full circle’: Benton County’s rodeo queen carries on 25-year tradition
Philomath resident Jessica McLennan was officially crowned the 2026 Benton County Fair and Rodeo Queen on Feb. 7, during an evening at the Benton County Event Center and Fairgrounds where community members gathered to honor royalty, volunteers and the tradition behind the fair and rodeo. Behind the scenes, Kristi Schrock…
READ MORE
Genealogical society to present ‘Moses & Me’ program Saturday at Philomath Museum
The Benton County Genealogical Society will host a free public program Saturday exploring the Moses Family Papers held by the Benton County Historical Society. “Moses & Me” is scheduled for 11 a.m.-noon March 14 at Philomath Museum. Presenter Walter Frankel, a longtime volunteer with the Benton County Historical Society, will…
READ MOREMORE NEWS
SPORTS
Philomath girls rout Molalla to extend state tournament streak to 8
MOLALLA — The state tournament streak continues. For the eighth straight season, the Philomath High girls basketball team will be among the final eight teams in Class 4A competing for a championship. The Warriors took care of business Saturday night at Molalla with a convincing 55-24 victory. “You know, that’s…
READ MORE
Gallery: PHS girls basketball at Molalla (March 7, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 55-24 girls basketball win over Molalla in the first round of the 4A playoffs on Saturday.
READ MORE
Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026: Philomath High's girls basketball team huddles before last weekend's tipoff at Molalla. The Warriors will face Stayton Thursday in the 4A tournament's quarterfinals. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026: Philomath City Park with Marys Peak in the background on Saturday morning. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026: Restrooms at the rodeo grounds. (File photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026: An "Alice in Wonderland" cast member serves lemonade at Thursday's Philomath Middle School Tea Party, which provided not only treats but a preview of next week's play performances. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
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)
GALLERIES
STATE
COMMENTARY
STACKER
READ PAST STACKER STORIES
Philomath Community Services
Verses
By Kevin Ahern
ONE LINERS
Comedians come from companies
Each day a batch is shipped
But manufacturers won’t let them out
Unless they’re fully quipped
Where to Write
Click on the name below to send an email to an elected representative:
U.S. SENATE
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sen. Jeff Merkley
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Rep. Val Hoyle
OREGON LEGISLATURE
Sen. Dick Anderson
Rep. David Gomberg
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