VOLUME 6, NUMBER 262
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
A lot of news came out of last night’s City Council meeting and you’ll see a number of stories in the coming days. We start with the city’s efforts behind a community visioning project. In sports, the PHS girls basketball team is hoping to be in the mix for a state title and the wrestling team competed Saturday in its season-opening tournament. We have an obituary for local resident Barbara Melland. The region is under a flood watch. And the latest Philomath Police Log and Philomath Fire and Rescue Calls are online. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath launches ambitious community visioning effort
The Philomath City Council received an update Monday on the forthcoming Philomath Community Vision 2050 project, a 10-month initiative designed to bring together local organizations, […]
News
Region under flood watch as atmospheric river approaches
The National Weather Service’s Portland office issued a flood watch to be in effect from 4 a.m. Monday until 4 a.m. Friday for portions of […]
Obituary: Barbara Lucille Melland (1938-2025)
Obituary: Philomath resident Barbara Lucille Melland, 87, passed away Dec. 3, 2025. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.
Philomath Police Log: A few more bomb threat details, report on other incidents
Fire and Rescue Calls: Fire alarms, handful of EMS responses highlight slow week
Gov. Kotek, lawmakers call for streamlined permit, land use rules amid concern for Oregon business
State seeks public input on Oregon’s first cyanide-processed gold mining operation
The truth about minimum coverage requirements in Oregon
Sports
Philomath girls basketball aiming for another 4A title run
The Philomath High girls basketball team opens its season Tuesday against Marist Catholic with championship aspirations but also an acknowledgment that building a new team […]
Barrett, Compton, Mulberry earn medals in wrestling’s season opener
Philomath High’s boys wrestling team opened its season Saturday at the Perry Burlison Invitational at Cascade High School, getting a runner-up finish from senior Riley […]
Philomath in Photos
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Philomath girls open wrestling season at large Salem meet
Community Calendar
Tuesday, December 9
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Goal-Setting Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Committee Pinning Ceremony, 11 a.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball vs. Marist Catholic, 5 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball vs. Marist Catholic, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 10
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Squishtivities at the Library, 11 a.m.
• PHS Swimming vs. Cascade, Kennedy, 4:30 p.m.
• Clemens Primary School First-Grade Concert, 6:30 p.m.
• Wren Community Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Bluegrass Workshop and Jam, 7 p.m.
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