VOLUME 7, NUMBER 138
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
The Philomath School District is taking steps to learn how it might serve students better for life after high school. Local athlete Cassidy Smart turned it an exceptional performance at the Nike Outdoor Nationals. The latest BCSO Log provides a rundown of recent incidents in the county. County Commissioner Gabe Shepherd is planning a series of town hall. PYAC. The City Council gave its final approval to an alley vacation. In partner content, the Lincoln Chronicle reports on a Toledo man who backed out of a plea deal and wants to stand trial for murder. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath School Board gets first look at post-graduation plans for Class of 2026
For the first time, the Philomath School District has a detailed snapshot of what its graduating classes plan to do after receiving their diplomas — […]
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Philomath’s Smart wins heat, places 4th in steeplechase at Nike Outdoor Nationals
Philomath High cross-country and track standout Cassidy Smart added another exceptional athletic accomplishment to her résumé this past Friday by winning her heat and placing […]
BCSO Log: Tool theft, strayed livestock, dogs on loose
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status […]
County Commissioner Gabe Shepherd to host town hall at Philomath Museum in July
Benton County Commissioner Gabe Shepherd has announced a series of summer town halls throughout Benton County, including a stop in Philomath next month. The Philomath […]
Toledo man who admits killing his wife backs out of plea deal Monday, wants to stand trial for murder
NEWPORT — There will be a trial for the shooting death last year of Toledo teacher Tasha Rodriguez-Anderson after her husband Monday rejected a manslaughter […]
Council gives final approval to alley vacation request
The Philomath City Council gave final approval Monday to ordinance to vacate a narrow unimproved alley near North Eighth Street on a 6-1 vote with […]
Politicians, teachers union sue Hillsboro, Washington County over tax breaks to data centers
A group including local politicians and Oregon’s largest teachers union are suing Hillsboro and Washington County, alleging the local governments hastily and unjustly approved more […]
5 places you should never use a debit card
Picture this: A parent signs their kid up for summer camp and puts the $1,300 deposit on a credit card. A few days later, they […]
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In Case You Missed It
Philomath City Council adopts 2026-27 budget amid cuts, fee debate
City Council ratifies public works contract, approves pay schedules
PYAC opens fall sports registration for flag football, volleyball and cheer
Mount Union Stories: Elnora Hardell (1909-1922), Martin Hardell (1915-1922), Elmer Hardell (1916-1922), Hannah Hardell (1920-1922) and Harold Hardell (1920-1922)
Community Calendar
Thursday, June 25
• Bee Amazed with Museum of Natural and Cultural History at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 27
• Creating a Terrarium Workshop at Shonnard’s, 10 a.m.
• Creating a Terrarium Workshop at Shonnard’s, 2 p.m.
• The Root Vegetables at Lumos Wine Co., 2-4 p.m.
Sunday, June 28
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Music in the Park: Skip Jones and the Spirit of New Orleans, 6-8 p.m.
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