VOLUME 6, NUMBER 263
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
This morning’s newsletter leads off with a nice honor for Rick Bennett, a longtime supporter of youth activities in Philomath. We also have coverage from last night’s girls basketball season opener along with the boys basketball team’s first victory. Plus, meeting previews for the Philomath School Board and the city’s Public Works Committee. The latest Mount Union Stories is online and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office still needs help identifying a body found in the Willamette River. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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PYAC recognizes Rick Bennett for unwavering commitment to Philomath youth
CORVALLIS — Rick Bennett’s dedication to Philomath youth earned him recognition as the Philomath Youth Activities Club’s Promise Builder of the Year at the organization’s […]
News
BCSO releases tattoo images to help identify body found in river
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office released photographs this week of two tattoos found on an unidentified man whose body was recovered from the Willamette River […]
Heritage Tree tops Public Works Committee’s meeting agenda
The fate of a Heritage Tree showing signs of Dutch elm disease will be a topic of discussion during a Philomath Public Works Committee meeting […]
After nearly two-year lapse, Congress renews Secure Rural Schools funding
Mount Union Stories: Sarah Ann Kisor (1829-1911)
School board to review state report card data at Thursday meeting
Oregon, West Coast states reject CDC panel’s push against hepatitis B shot for most newborns
How to avoid the latest online shopping scams
Sports
Hot-shooting juniors, dominant defense help PHS girls win hoops opener
Opening the season Tuesday night with a home matchup against Marist Catholic, the Philomath High girls basketball team knew junior standout Reagan Heiken would attract […]
Philomath rebounds from opener for 49-38 boys basketball win
Gallery: PHS girls basketball vs. Marist Catholic (Dec. 9, 2025)
Gallery: PHS boys basketball vs. Marist Catholic (Dec. 9, 2025)
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Philomath girls basketball aiming for another 4A title run
Philomath launches ambitious community visioning effort
Barrett, Compton, Mulberry earn medals in wrestling’s season opener
Obituary: Barbara Lucille Melland (1938-2025)
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
Community Calendar
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.
Thursday, December 11
• PHS Girls Basketball vs. West Albany, 5:30 p.m.
• Philomath Middle School Winter Concert, 6 p.m.
• Philomath School Board Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Philomath School Board Work Session, 6:30 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball vs. West Albany, 7 p.m.
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