VOLUME 7, NUMBER 12
January 15, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
More news out of recent local government meetings includes appointments to the Planning Commission and other boards and the school district’s resolution reminder on ICE protocols. Sen. Jeff Merkley will hold his Benton County town hall in Philomath again this year and the event arrives Sunday afternoon. We have a celebration of life notice for Sandy Dunn, the latest BCSO Log and a report on Philomath High’s home swim meet yesterday. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath City Council fills seats on Planning Commission, appoints volunteers to boards
The Philomath City Council appointed several individuals to boards and committees during its Monday meeting, including filling two vacancies on the Planning Commission. “We are […]
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Merkley to hold town hall in Philomath on Sunday
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley will hold a town hall meeting in Philomath on Sunday as part of his 2026 tour of all 36 Oregon counties. […]
Philomath schools reaffirm ICE protocols to protect students
The Philomath School District reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring federal immigration officials follow proper protocol when attempting to conduct operations on school property. During the […]
Service Notice: Sandra “Sandy” Dunn (1943-2025)
A celebration of life gathering in memory of Sandra “Sandy” Dunn will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Independent Community Center […]
BCSO Log: Crash, warrant arrest, missing person among calls
Philomath girls win tri-meet, boys second in home pool
Oregon lawmaker reintroduces child abuse, foster rights legislation Gov. Kotek vetoed
Oregon not required to give feds voter data, judge rules
Why car prices are so high today
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Philomath moves forward with seeking developer for Main and 14th property
Philomath Community Vision 2050 kickoff celebration set for Thursday
Late surge gives Philomath boys 64-55 hoops victory over Gladstone
Gallery: PHS boys basketball vs. Gladstone (Jan. 13, 2026)
Philomath girls dominate Sutherlin, 51-23, behind suffocating defense
Mount Union Stories: Dora B. Watkins (1871-1906)
Community Calendar
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
Saturday, January 17
• PHS Wrestling at Oregon Wrestling Classic
• Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Councilor Coffee, 9:30-11 a.m.
• Lego Saturday at the Library, 11 a.m.
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