VOLUME 7, NUMBER 115
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Happy Sunday, Philomath.
Here’s a rundown of top Philomath News stories over the past week. Last night, two new stories were posted — Philomath High’s results from the Oregon West Conference track and field championships and a wildfire in an area off Botkin Road southwest of town. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Top News/Columns
Wilson maintains slim lead over Malone; Philomath fire levy passes
Challenger for county commissioner ahead by 24 votes in Democratic primary; Philomath voters back fire district levy, psilocybin ban and all 7 annexations in initial Benton County Elections tally
Challenger John Wilson held a narrow lead over incumbent Pat Malone in the contested Democratic primary for Benton County commissioner, while Philomath voters were comfortably approving a five-year fire district […]
Election update: Just 7 votes separate Philomath’s psilocybin ban from defeat
A proposed psilocybin ban in Philomath led by just seven votes in updated May 19 returns, as the fire levy and annexations passed comfortably.
Philomath Farmers’ Market returns Sunday with record vendor interest
The Philomath Farmers’ Market returns Sunday for its seventh season and for the first time in its history, manager Janel Lajoie said the event is […]
Philomath connections run deep at Crystal Lake Cemetery flag-placing event
CORVALLIS — Gathered on a pleasant Wednesday morning in Crystal Lake Cemetery around a monument that honors Union soldiers who served in the Civil War, […]
Top Sports
Three years from beginner to state, King closes out Philomath tennis career
CORVALLIS — Philomath High’s Lucy King and Marist Catholic’s Phoebie Larson have more than a little in common. Both are graduating seniors. Both have twin […]
Senior Night sendoff: May, Warriors close softball season with 12-2 win
Playing in a Philomath High School softball uniform for the final time, senior Emma May made the most of it. May got a hit in […]
Philomath sends seniors out in style with 12-1 win over North Marion
Philomath High’s baseball team honored its only two seniors before the first pitch Wednesday and the duo made sure their last regular-season home game was […]
Warriors draw No. 3 Marist in baseball playoff opener
Babcock’s two-hitter, 15 strikeouts lift Warriors to victory
Philomath senior Lucy King qualifies for state in tennis
Public Safety
Philomath awaits ODOT sign-off on two new speed radar signs
Two new speed radar signs are headed for Philomath’s main traffic corridor with installation hopes pinned on the summer travel season — though final approval from the Oregon Department of […]
BCSO Log: Blodgett man arrested on weapon-related charges after Hoskins Road incident
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office log includes a Blodgett man arrested on weapons charges and a single-vehicle crash on Highway 20.
Philomath Police Log: Felony meth arrest, crashes, theft
Fire and Rescue Calls: Two fatal incidents mark district’s weekly log
OSP Log: Six fatal crashes reported on state highways over 5-day span
Body recovered from Willamette River identified as missing Junction City man
Plus, a few more items …
Obituary: Tyler Allen Smouse (2007-2026)
PYAC carnival short on student volunteers ahead of May 29 event
Philomath School Board approves First Student transportation contract
Inclusivity Committee meets Tuesday to review Juneteenth post, update proclamation
Mount Union Stories: Margaret D. Newton (1858-1927)
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