VOLUME 7, NUMBER 21
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Happy Sunday, Philomath.
Here’s a rundown of top Philomath News stories over the past week (Jan. 18-24). Check PhilomathNews.com for any news and sports that occurred Saturday or Sunday. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Top News/Columns
Overflow crowd jams Philomath High for Merkley’s Benton County Town Hall
Senator addresses concerns about federal actions, immigration enforcement, bipartisan cooperation and various other issues
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley brought his latest town hall tour to Philomath on Sunday afternoon, fielding questions from an estimated 750 people at the local high school about immigration enforcement, […]
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 […]
Call for artists coming soon for Philomath public art program
A plan to display public art in various downtown Philomath locations is beginning to take shape with the city moving closer to distributing a call […]
Three Things: Community quilts, soccer memory and coastal lessons
Marys River Quilt Guild, which has done a lot of great work on many levels over the years, is featured in an exhibit that opened […]
Top Sports
Ellis steps down as Philomath High’s boys soccer coach
After eight seasons that included a state championship and a 61-37-12 record, Dave Ellis has resigned as Philomath High School’s boys soccer coach. Ellis coached […]
PHS boys rally from 8 down late to edge Sweet Home in league opener
The Philomath High boys basketball team opened Oregon West Conference play Tuesday night on its home floor by erasing an eight-point fourth-quarter deficit for a […]
Philomath boys win 9 of 11 events in swim meet victory
Warrior boys roll to 4th straight win with road victory over North Marion
Philomath wrestlers sweep duals in Cottage Grove
Warriors roll past Sweet Home in girls basketball, 55-20
Gallery: PHS girls basketball vs. Sweet Home (Jan. 20, 2026)
Philomath wrestlers go 3-3 at two-day duals tournament at Redmond
Silverton rallies past Philomath in final game against 5A opponent
Public Safety
Philomath Police Log: Recent activity includes 4 arrests, injured dog
The Philomath Police Department log for Jan. 9-15 includes four arrests, traffic crashes and various other calls for service in the community.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Cooking incident, Highway 34 crash among responses
Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to a cooking incident on Main Street and a two-vehicle crash on Highway 34 during the period of Jan. 9-15.
BCSO Log: Trespass arrest, icy road crash among incidents
OSP Log: Four fatal crashes reported across the state
Plus, a few more items …
Gallery: Sen. Jeff Merkley Town Hall (Jan. 18, 2026)
Philomath seeks volunteers for city committees
City’s Inclusivity Committee returns Tuesday after three-month break
Obituary: Lloyd Eugene Simpson (1941-2025)
Benton County reopens public record on Coffin Butte Landfill expansion
City seeks bands for Music in the Park summer concert series
Philomath City Council to meet in executive session Monday
Three PHS graduates make dean’s list at Linfield
Mount Union Stories: George W. Bennett (1817-1905)
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