Volume 6, Number 264, December 11, 2025

VOLUME 6, NUMBER 264
Thursday, December 11, 2025

Good morning, Philomath.

Lucas Brandt, a junior on the PHS swim team, is doing something special with his skills in the pool. I caught up with him last night after the team’s home meet and also posted several photos from the competition in a photo gallery. I also stopped by a special event for Vietnam War era veterans and interviewed three Philomath residents. The BCSO Log includes an update on the body that was found in the Willamette River late last month. Plus, I posted a news item about a poaching incident that occurred in neighboring Lincoln County just in case there’s local interest. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

Editor’s Choice

Vietnam War era veterans honored with commemorative pins

CORVALLIS — The weight of a small lapel pin can carry decades of unspoken gratitude. A group of 10 Vietnam War-era veterans gathered at Suburban […]

News

BCSO Log: Deputies identify man found in Willamette River

A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included the identification of a man who had been found in the Willamette River.

Wildlife officials investigating poaching in Lincoln County

Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife is seeking the public’s help to identify those responsible for illegally killing a cow elk that was left to […]

NW Natural alternative fuel projects face uncertain future as partners falter

Oregon ethics commission postpones vote on whether Rep. Greg Smith broke laws

10 great cannabis films that aren’t dumb comedies

Sports

Philomath swimmer wouldn’t mind breaking more school records

Mounted on the west wall of Clemens Community Pool, a large wooden board displays school record holders in various swimming events. Over the past two […]