VOLUME 7, NUMBER 118
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
After graduating from high school, Philomath long-distance runner Ben Hernandez went to Mexico City to serve a two-year mission. Last year, he returned and started competing for Western Oregon after not keeping up with training while out of the country. That story, plus Janice Hellesto’s track and field accomplishments and a local gymnast’s performance at a regional meet are featured in my Warrior Watch sports column. The BCSO Log includes three driving-related arrests in three days, Lumina is hosting a special event on Saturday, Philomath girls basketball is planning its annual youth camp and the Benton County Fair and Rodeo announced its concert lineup. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Warrior Watch: Mission accomplished, All-American leap and gymnastics crown
Most college distance runners spend their first two years after high school logging mileage, dropping times and chasing conference qualifying marks. Ben Hernandez spent his […]
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Hunter Hayes, Queen Nation to headline Benton County Fair
Country star Hunter Hayes and Queen tribute band Queen Nation will headline the main stage at the 2026 Benton County Fair and Rodeo, which runs […]
BCSO Log: Three driving-related arrests over three days
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office log includes three driving-related arrests over three consecutive days on Highway 20 and Highway 34.
Philomath girls basketball program to host youth camp in mid-June
The Philomath High School girls basketball program will host a three-day youth skills camp for girls entering third through eighth grade next school year. The […]
Lumina to host Spring Memorial event May 30 at fairgrounds
Lumina will host its Spring Memorial, a free community event to remember and honor those who have died, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday […]
Oregonians using SNAP benefits most frequently listed big grocery, retail companies as employer
Nearly 1,000 Oregon households bought homes with this lending program last year
Oura shares 14 science-backed tips for better sleep recovery
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
PYAC’s biggest event of the year returns to the football field Friday
Neighbors help knock down porch fire before crews arrive
Philomath’s baseball season ends with 7-6 loss in Eugene
Gallery: PHS baseball at Marist Catholic (Tuesday, May 26, 2026)
Public Art Committee to resume work on city art plan
Mount Union Stories: Luella Lee (1918-1926)
Community Calendar
Thursday, May 28
• Coffee With a Cop at Citizens Bank, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
• Explore Fostering Social With Strengthening Rural Families, 5:30 p.m.
• Philomath Public Art Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Philomath High School Spring Concert, 7 p.m.
Friday, May 29
• PHS Track and Field at Class 4A State Championships, 9 a.m.
• PYAC Kids Community Carnival, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• PHS Theatre presents Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion, 7 p.m.
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