VOLUME 7, NUMBER 18
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Starker Forests announced the hiring of a new CEO this week and we have the story. The latest BCSO Log is up on the news site plus there’s a news brief on a Booster Club bingo fundraiser. Yesterday, both the Philomath High swim teams and the wrestling teams competed. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Fourth-generation Starker owners welcome new CEO to family forestry business
Starker Forests has appointed Elizabeth “Lizzie” Marsters as its new chief executive officer, the family-owned forestry company announced Tuesday. Marsters, who started in the position […]
News
BCSO Log: Trespass arrest, icy road crash among incidents
Benton County Sheriff’s Office recent activity includes a trespass arrest in Philomath, an ice-related crash on Plymouth Drive and an arrest in Blodgett.
Booster Club Bingo Bash set for Friday at Compton Family Wines
The second annual Philomath High School Booster Club Bingo Bash at Compton Family Wines is coming Friday evening, organizers announced. Proceeds go toward the support […]
Republican transportation referendum leader announces bid for Oregon governor
New labor coalition hopes to spur job growth to meet Oregon’s clean energy targets
Where alcohol is most and least popular
Sports
Philomath boys win 9 of 11 events in swim meet victory
The Philomath High School swim teams turned in first-place performances at a tri-meet Wednesday at Clemens Community Pool with the boys cruising to victory and […]
Philomath wrestlers sweep duals in Cottage Grove
The Philomath High School wrestling teams swept all four matchups at the Cottage Grove Senior Night Duals on Wednesday with the boys defeating both Newport […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
PHS boys rally from 8 down late to edge Sweet Home in league opener
Warriors roll past Sweet Home in girls basketball, 55-20
Gallery: PHS girls basketball vs. Sweet Home (Jan. 20, 2026)
Philomath seeks volunteers for city committees
City seeks bands for Music in the Park summer concert series
Committee to review call for artists, discuss public art plan
Maxtivity receives Pacific Power Foundation arts and culture grant
Philomath library offering trivia night activity for adults
Mount Union Stories: George W. Bennett (1817-1905)
Community Calendar
Thursday, January 22
• Philomath Public Art Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• PHS Girls Wrestling at Sutherlin, 6 p.m.
• Adult Trivia Night with Carl at the Library, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, January 23
• Philomath High School Booster Club BINGO Bash, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Movie Night at Independent Community Center, 6:30 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball at North Marion, 7 p.m.
Saturday, January 24
• Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Fern Mounting Workshop at Shonnard’s, 10 a.m.
• PHS Wrestling at the Screamin’ Eagle, 10 a.m.
• PHS Swimming at Blanchet Catholic Invitational, 1 p.m.
• Benton County Master Gardener Association Talk with Doug Tallamy, 1 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball vs. Astoria, 2 p.m.
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