VOLUME 7, NUMBER 70
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Happy Sunday, Philomath.
Here’s a rundown of top Philomath News stories over the past week. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Blind dog reunited with family after 16 days lost in Kings Valley
Community rallied around the search effort but it was a neighbor and a blackberry thicket that brought Blue back
Blue came home Thursday. The 6-year-old Australian shepherd and blue heeler mix — completely blind since age 3 — had been missing for 16 days after slipping out of his […]
Van Arsdall to step down as Benton County sheriff at end of 2026 term
CORVALLIS — After more than five years leading the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Jef Van Arsdall has decided not to seek re-election, choosing instead to […]
Benton County commissioner race, local measures highlight primary ballot
Benton County voters will have a contested Democratic race for county commissioner and several local ballot measures among the items of note on the May […]
Future of Dial-A-Bus contract in question as Benton County explores self-performing transit services
Benton County is weighing a plan to bring Benton Area Transit operations in-house by 2028, a move that would end its longtime relationship with Dial-A-Bus […]
Top Sports
Warriors walk off again: Babcock’s single caps comeback win over St. Helens
Philomath senior Caleb Babcock hit a two-out, bases-loaded single in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the Warriors to an 11-10 victory Wednesday […]
Team preview: Young Warriors squad tees it up for year two
The Philomath High School boys golf program is heading into its second season with a new face on the coaching staff and a roster that […]
Team preview: Experience meets potential as Philomath girls golf enters year two
After a promising debut season that saw rapid improvement, the Philomath High School girls golf program is building on that momentum as it heads into […]
Warrior Watch: Hernandez qualifies for U17 Pan American Championships in wrestling
Olivia Hernandez qualifies for U17 Pan American Championships; Janice Hellesto earns NWC weekly honor at George Fox; Ana Candanoza competes at state skiing.
Shining Stars finish 7th at state dance and drill
Philomath High School’s Shining Stars finished seventh in 4A/3A/2A/1A Traditional category Saturday at the Oregon School Activities Association Dance and Drill State Championships. Competing at […]
Warriors close baseball invite on strong note with 12-2 rout over host team
The Philomath High School baseball team ended the Riverhawk Baseball Invitational at The Dalles on a high note with a 12-2 victory over the host […]
Philomath’s softball games at tourney canceled
Tickets still available for PHS Hall of Fame banquet
Public Safety
BCSO assists Philomath eviction amid armed tenant concern
Benton County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted with a civil eviction Tuesday morning at a residence in the 200 block of North Ninth Street in Philomath after receiving information suggesting the […]
Philomath Police Log: Menacing arrest follows knife incident
Philomath Police Log for March 13-19 includes a menacing arrest after a knife incident in a restaurant, DUII stops and other calls for service.
BCSO Log: DUII arrest on Highway 20, identity theft among recent incidents
Fire and Rescue Calls: Fire alarms, medical responses
Plus, a few more items …
LBCC raises tuition 7% for 2026-27 academic year
Service Notice: George Edward Shroyer Jr. (1939-2025)
Oregon Dems request feds get more public input on massive new logging plans for western forests
LBCC releases fall term honor roll
PSSS: Seniors group keeps the calendar full
Mount Union Stories: Lizzie Keesee (1869-1894)
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