VOLUME 7, NUMBER 11
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Don’t let the photo fool you — it’s an AI-generated image to give prospective developers an idea of what the city might be looking for when it comes to the property at Main and 14th. We have the latest developments out of Monday’s council meeting. In sports last night, the Philomath boys rallied late to defeat Gladstone, 64-55, and the girls rolled out to a 26-0 lead in what ended up as a 51-23 victory over Sutherlin. The city will host its Philomath Community Vision 2050 kickoff celebration on Thursday at the Scout Lodge. And the latest in the Mount Union Stories series has been posted. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath moves forward with seeking developer for Main and 14th property
Philomath’s goal of developing property at Main and 14th streets is moving along with the city’s intention of finalizing and publishing a request for qualifications. […]
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Philomath Community Vision 2050 kickoff celebration set for Thursday
The city of Philomath invites residents to the Philomath Community Vision 2050 Kickoff Celebration from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Philomath Scout Lodge. The event […]
Mount Union Stories: Dora B. Watkins (1871-1906)
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Sports
Late surge gives Philomath boys 64-55 hoops victory over Gladstone
After falling in four of its first five games, the Philomath High School boys basketball team started to right the ship and show promise by […]
Gallery: PHS boys basketball vs. Gladstone (Jan. 13, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 64-55 boys basketball win at home over Gladstone on Tuesday.
Philomath girls dominate Sutherlin, 51-23, behind suffocating defense
As the final seconds ticked away to end the first quarter, Sutherlin girls basketball coach Josh Grotting could only shake his head about the hole […]
Philomath in Photos
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Community Calendar
Wednesday, January 14
• 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. Blanchet Catholic, Stayton, 4:15 p.m.
• Wren Community Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Bluegrass Workshop and Jam, 7 p.m.
Thursday, January 15
• Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.
• Philomath Community Vision 2050 Kickoff Celebration, 7-8:30 p.m.
Friday, January 16
• PHS Wrestling at Oregon Wrestling Classic
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