VOLUME 7, NUMBER 9
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Happy Sunday, Philomath.
Here’s a rundown of top Philomath News stories over the past week (Jan. 4-10). — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Top News/Columns
Mayor emphasizes community engagement, potential in State of the City address
McMorran also acknowledges fiscal challenges ahead, including navigating ‘double-layer’ economic pressures
Standing on the same stage where exactly one year earlier he was sworn in as Philomath’s mayor, Christopher McMorran seemed at ease chatting in front of a room of approximately […]
School Board sounds alarm over potential loss of state grant
The Philomath School District faces the possibility of losing more than $1 million in state funding over the next two years if the Oregon Legislature […]
New nonprofit status opens new doors for Marys River Grange
Marys River Grange No. 685 is taking steps to ensure its future by establishing a new nonprofit organization that will help fund improvements to its […]
Next Steps preschool faces uncertain future amid funding crunch
The Next Steps preschool program at Clemens Primary School faces an uncertain future as funding challenges force difficult decisions about the district’s financial priorities. Strengthening […]
Top Sports
Five individual wins help PHS boys claim 1st at Benton County Championships
Warriors senior Derick Kohn improving toward goal of qualifying for state tournament in his final season
Derick Kohn and four other Warriors won individual titles as Philomath’s boys wrestling team captured the Benton County Championships on Thursday.
Robertson continues comeback season with 1st at Benton County Championships
Following a large amount of success on the mat during her middle school years, Philomath’s Sarah Robertson entered her first season of high school wrestling […]
Warrior boys finish 2nd by single point at Newport swim meet
The Philomath boys swim team came within one point of victory Friday at a tri-meet hosted by Newport High School while the girls placed third […]
Gallery: PHS wrestling at Benton County Championships (Jan. 8, 2026)
A collection of photos from the Philomath High wrestling team’s appearance in the Benton County Championships on Thursday.
Public Safety
E-bike rider hospitalized following collision with vehicle
A 49-year-old Philomath woman riding an electric bicycle was transported to the hospital Friday afternoon following a collision with a vehicle near Main Street and South 11th Street in Philomath. […]
Philomath police vehicles involved in two crashes one week apart
Philomath Police Department patrol vehicles were involved in two crashes one week apart. Local police were not at fault in either incident, Police Chief Dave […]
Philomath Police Log: Death investigation, DUII arrest and crash, felony case
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. All calls for service may not be included. The status of […]
Fire and Rescue Calls: Three New Year’s Eve crashes
Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to three vehicle crashes on New Year’s Eve during an otherwise quiet holiday week.