VOLUME 7, NUMBER 2
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
The Philomath News publishes its list of the top 10 news stories of 2025, a collection that includes change, milestones and controversy. In sports, the PHS girls wrestling team was in action at Junction City. And we have a preview of the mayor’s plan to deliver a State of the City address next week at the museum. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Mayor to deliver State of the City address Wednesday evening
Philomath Mayor Christopher McMorran will deliver the 2026 State of the City address Wednesday at Philomath Museum. The event will begin at 7 p.m., with […]
Warriors bring home 5 medals from girls wrestling tournament
Philomath High’s girls wrestling team brought home five medals from the Phil Smith Memorial Invitational at Junction City Friday, including three Warriors placing third. Rielly […]
Rotary Club meeting to focus on Vision 2050 participation
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Community Calendar
Saturday, January 3
• PHS Cheer at Tigard Takeover Competition
Monday, January 5
• 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 6
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6-7 p.m.
• Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball at Crater, 6:45 p.m.
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