VOLUME 7, NUMBER 167
Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Good morning, Philomath.

Brace yourself for a stretch of hot days with a forecast that shows highs in the 90s into Saturday — the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory. Marys River Grange is gearing for its annual fundraiser and needs items for its rummage sale. The city’s Park Advisory Board meets today with an agenda that includes a discussion on the local skate park. The Philomath Police Log includes entries about a felony arrest, a vehicle scam and more. The Fire and Rescue Calls includes a deployment to eastern Oregon to help fight a wildfire. And we have three death notices from McHenry Funeral Home — Jennifer Sorah (1970-2006), Norman Oleman (1931-2026) and Gabrielle Mahoney (1979-2026). Don’t forget, National Night Out runs 6-8 p.m. this evening at City Park. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

Jump Directly To …
Philomath News Home Page | Community Calendar | Sports | Public Safety
Galleries | Philomath in Photos | Local Government | Education | State News

Editor’s Choice

Heat advisory issued for region that includes Philomath

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for a region of the state that includes Benton County, in effect from noon Tuesday until […]

Continue reading…

News

Marys River Grange seeks donations of rummage sale items for annual fundraiser

Marys River Grange volunteers are gearing up for their annual Amazing Grange Day fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and they’re […]

Continue reading…

Park Advisory Board to review skate park replacement efforts

The Philomath Park Advisory Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Philomath City Hall where staff will walk newer members through the history of the […]

Continue reading…

Philomath Police Log: Felony coercion charge, vehicle scam, juvenile mischief 

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 […]

Continue reading…

Fire and Rescue Calls: Highway crashes, deployment to eastern Oregon wildfire

Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire and Rescue: FRIDAY, JULY 24 • 12:10 p.m. — Firefighters […]

Continue reading…

Death Notice: Jennifer Adele Sorah (1970-2026)

Death Notice: Norman Delbert Oleman (1931-2026)

Death Notice: Gabrielle D. Mahoney (1979-2026)

Oregon poised to adopt double-digit health insurance premium hikes in 2027

Tariffs didn’t start Oregon’s economic slowdown, but they exacerbated it, report finds

Corvallis mid-year housing market review

Philomath in Photos

TUESDAY, AUG. 4, 2026: Philomath High junior Bryce Hruska shows his pygmy goat during the Lee Allen Memorial Youth Auction Saturday night at the Benton County Fair. (Photo by Eric Niemann)

In Case You Missed It

After nearly a decade in 4-H, McLennan twins close out their run at the Benton County Fair

Philomath police, community partners gear up for National Night Out

OSP Log: Semitruck collision, bicycle crash, unsafe passing lead to fatalities

Philomath Citizens’ Academy returns for 2026 season

Community Calendar

Tuesday, Aug. 4
Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
Playdate in the Park, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
Philomath Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
Benton County Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
National Night Out in Philomath, 6-8 p.m.
Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 5
Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
BUILD IT Day at Library, 3:30 p.m.
Marys River Grange No. 685 Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Did someone forward this newsletter to you? Sign up here to receive the Philomath News newsletter via email Tuesday through Sunday.


This email was sent to *|EMAIL|*
Unsubscribe from this newsletter — Opt out of all emails from *|LIST:COMPANY|*
*|LIST_ADDRESSLINE_TEXT|**|IF:REWARDS|*

*|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*