VOLUME 7, NUMBER 14
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
This weekend’s Three Things column includes items on an impressive PHS distinction, grocery store wishes and Bald Hill beavers. Plus, the latest OSP Log and more in today’s newsletter. Sorry the newsletter is a little late this morning; I’m camping and had to go find a cellphone signal to access the internet. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Three Things: PHS ranks No. 12 statewide, grocery store challenges, beaver solution at Bald Hill
Philomath High earned the No. 12 spot out of 340 Oregon schools in the 2025-26 U.S. News and World Report rankings, making it the only […]
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OSP Log: Crashes in Klamath, Jefferson, Clatsop, Lane and Yamhill counties claim 5 lives
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of […]
From homelessness and prison to helping others: A man’s journey to Benton County counselor
Hoping to find direction and stability, Chris McFarland joined the U.S. Army in 1986 as a homeless 17-year-old high school dropout. After leaving the military, […]
Overhaul of Oregon school funding formula, goals of public education has lawmakers at odds
Former Oregon Republican ousted for supporting abortion rights, trans care running as Independent
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Community Calendar
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.
Monday, January 19
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Moonlight Country Mixer at the Grange, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 10 a.m.
• Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• READ Dogs at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball vs. Sweet Home, 5:30 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
PHS Girls Basketball vs. Sweet Home, 7 p.m.
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