VOLUME 6, NUMBER 256
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
The Philomath Police responded to a Saturday morning bomb threat at the middle school. The Warriors boys and girls swim teams are getting ready to open their seasons. We have the latest police log and fire calls and the city needs volunteers to fill seats on various boards and committees. Plus, a piece by Oregon Capital Chronicle on Newport’s fight against ICE. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Bomb threat prompts police sweep of Philomath Middle School
Philomath Police conducted a sweep of Philomath Middle School on Saturday morning after the campus was targeted in a bomb threat, Chief Dave Gurski reported. […]
News/Sports
State champion Brandt leads Philomath swimmers into new season
The Philomath High School boys and girls swim teams will open their seasons Wednesday with a home tri-meet against Sisters and Crosshill Christian, and fourth-year […]
‘People will boycott’: How a coastal city’s fight against ICE is making waves across Oregon
NEWPORT— The chilly breeze and sandy shores in this Oregon fishing city have shielded this town from scorching heat for decades. But despite the mist […]
City of Philomath seeks volunteers for committee vacancies
Philomath Police Log: Recent activity includes thefts, warrant arrest
Fire and Rescue Calls: EMS crews handle 11 medical responses over 7-day stretch
Another ODOT funding gap looms if enough signatures collected for gas tax petition
Can your dog eat Christmas dinner? The holiday foods pets can and can’t have
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Philomath football standout commits to Oregon State
OSP Log: Truck driver arrested on negligent homicide charge after Highway 20 crash
Park board to review Philomath parks and trails master plan Tuesday
Blinky Lights shows for Christmas run through Dec. 31
Holiday book sale returns to Corvallis library Dec. 5-6
Psss column: Senior group plans December arts, safety workshops
Community Calendar
Tuesday, December 2
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Philomath Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 3
• Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• 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 the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• PHS Swimming vs. Crosshill Christian, Sisters, 4:30 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball at Santiam Christian Jamboree, 5:25 p.m.
• Evergreen Wreath and Garland Workshop, 5:30 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball at Crescent Valley Jamboree, 6 p.m.
• Marys River Grange No. 685 Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
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