VOLUME 7, NUMBER 13
Friday, January 17, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
It’s Friday! In today’s newsletter, the Philomath Community Vision 2050 project officially kicked off Thursday night with a celebration and we have coverage. Upcoming events include Councilor Coffee on Saturday morning and the Rotary program that’s open to all on Tuesday. And the School Board decided to change its regular monthly meeting dates. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath launches Community Vision 2050 planning effort
Philomath officials kicked off a comprehensive community visioning process Thursday night at the Philomath Scout Lodge and called on residents and organizations to help create […]
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Philomath School Board shifts meeting date to third Thursday
The Philomath School Board voted to change its regular monthly meeting dates to the third Thursday to better accommodate the administrative team’s schedule and to […]
Councilor Coffee scheduled for 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday
The Philomath City Council plans to continue its series of Councilor Coffee events Saturday morning at Timber Towne Coffee. One or two councilors will be […]
Rotarians invite all to Jan. 20 program
The Philomath Rotary Club invites community members to attend its meeting at noon Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Peace Lutheran Church for a presentation on Oregon […]
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Community Calendar
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.
• PHS Girls Basketball vs. Silverton, 3 p.m.
• Philomath Frolic and Rodeo Court Coronation, 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 18
• PHS Cheer at Gladiator Cheer Challenge
• Fruit Tree Pruning Class at Shonnard’s, 10:30 a.m.
• Marys River Grange Farmer and Homesteader Swap Meet and Greet, 1-4 p.m.
• Benton County Town Hall with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, 3 p.m.
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