VOLUME 6, NUMBER 274
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
We lead off this newsletter with a photo gallery from Saturday night’s Parade of Lights. The weather was great and participation looked good. I’ll be publishing a story on the recipient of the mayor’s award this week. We also have reports on sporting events Saturday and Sunday involving boys basketball vs. Sutherlin, wrestling at Grants Pass, girls basketball vs. Caldera and vs. Crater. Plus, the latest Philomath Police Log and Philomath Fire and Rescue Calls. From our partner content, we have the latest on the possibility of an ICE facility at Newport. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Gallery: Philomath Parade of Lights (Dec. 20, 2025)
A collection of photos from the Philomath Parade of Lights on Saturday.
News
Philomath Police Log: Warrant arrests, drug charge highlight recent incidents
Philomath police made multiple arrests on warrants and a felony drug charge during the week of Dec. 12-18.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Storm damage, crash among recent responses
Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to downed powerlines from fallen trees, a single-vehicle crash and provided mutual aid to Corvallis during Dec. 12-18.
Anticipating early 2026 opening, Oregon seeks to block potential Newport ICE facility
Confronted by a grassroots backlash, Democrats consider repealing unpopular gas tax hike
Most commonly seen birds in Oregon
Sports
Philomath boys end tourney with 60-26 rout over Sutherlin
The Philomath High School boys basketball team wrapped up its appearance at the South Coast Les Schwab Tournament Saturday in Coos Bay with a 60-26 […]
Philomath boys place 4th at Grants Pass wrestling tournament
Philomath High’s wrestling teams brought home eight medals from the Grants Pass Winter Kickoff, a two-day tournament that wrapped up Saturday. Senior Riley Barrett headlined […]
Young sisters power Crater past Philomath in tourney finale
Warrior girls defeat Caldera to reach Spartan Classic title game
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Three Things: Newport support, blood for football, mayor’s next chapter
Philomath boys capture team title at Sweet Home swim meet
OSP Log: Seven killed in Oregon crashes; police seek theft suspect
Warriors bounce back with 56-46 boys hoops win over North Bend
PHS girls down Eagle Point at Corvallis hoops tourney
PHS graduate Clara Stanley on dean’s list at Belmont
Community Calendar
Tuesday, December 23
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon-5 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball at Junction City, 5:30 p.m.
• Wren Book Club Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6-7 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball at Junction City, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 24
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Playtime at the Library, 11 a.m.
• Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at College United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.
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