VOLUME 7, NUMBER 78
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
The Philomath School District moved forward with a new bus transportation provider during a special meeting Monday night. Warriors ace Caleb Babcock had an exceptional outing Tuesday against West Albany although the opponent rallied late to win. We have a death notice for Thomas Gassner. The latest Mount Union Stories looks at James C. Keezel. Philomath hosted tennis on Tuesday. In partner content, state officials say time is running out on those who rely on postal mail for state tax returns. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath district to switch school bus companies after 15 years
The Philomath School Board voted unanimously Monday night to select First Student Inc. as the school district’s new student transportation provider, ending a 15-year relationship […]
News/Sports
Philomath’s Babcock finds his footing on the mound
Philomath High senior Caleb Babcock was everything the team needed him to be Tuesday — sharp, efficient and in command of his pitches for six […]
Death Notice: Thomas Kenneth Gassner (1947-2026)
Thomas K. Gassner, 78, of Blodgett, died April 5, 2026, in Redmond, Oregon. A memorial service is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at […]
Mount Union Stories: James C. Keezel (1857-1890)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about James C. Keezel, who died at age 33 in 1890 while working on the College of Philomath’s […]
PHS girls win tennis dual over visiting Riverdale
Philomath High’s girls tennis team won two out of three matches Tuesday on its home courts in a dual against Riverdale, a 3A school out […]
Relying on mail for your Oregon income tax return? State officials say time is running out
The Oregon Department of Revenue is urging nearly 1 million Oregonian taxpayers who rely on paper filing to mail their state income tax returns by […]
Appeals judges consider reinstating restrictions on officers at Portland ICE facility
In back-to-back hearings on federal agents’ use of excessive force and chemicals on crowds outside the Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement Facility, three federal appeals […]
How to find a gas credit card that actually pays off in 2026
The average American household spends over $2,400 a year on gas, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s $201 a month just […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Gallery: Community Easter Egg Hunt (Saturday, April 4, 2026)
‘Next shot mentality’ guides Philomath High boys golf
Gallery: PHS boys golf at Trysting Tree (April 6, 2026)
Philomath Police Log: Arrests, gift card scam attempt, city park incident
Fire and Rescue Calls: Two vehicle crashes, fence fire
Warrior bats fall silent in 9-3 baseball loss at Pendleton
Philomath boys volleyball falls to Western Christian on the road
PHS girls tennis team sweeps doubleheader on Oregon Coast road trip
Community Calendar
Wednesday, April 8
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• PHS Girls Golf at Special District 3 Match (Keizer), 11 a.m.
• Squishtivities at the Library, 11 a.m.
• CAMPO Policy Board Meeting, 3:30 p.m.
• PHS Track and Field at Cascade, 4 p.m.
• PHS Softball at Country Christian, 4:30 p.m.
• PHS Boys Volleyball vs. Cascade, 6 p.m.
• Wren Community Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Bluegrass Workshop and Jam, 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 9
• PHS Girls Tennis vs. Junction City, 4 p.m.
• PHS Softball vs. Molalla, 4:30 p.m.
• Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m.
• PHS Baseball at Molalla, 5:30 p.m.
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