VOLUME 7, NUMBER 230
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
In this weekend’s Three Things column, I have segments on City Hall’s art, a moose encounter and flag football. A strike has led to limited hours at Philomath Community Library. I put together a News Tracker with updates on recent stories. The OSP Log includes a Highway 26 fatality that resulted in a manslaughter charge. Philomath Middle School’s Mike Panico has a letter to the editor. The Planning Commission will meet Monday with an agenda that includes the Newton Creek project in City Park. Plus items on LBCC’s economic impact and log brand renewals. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath library open limited hours during city of Corvallis workers strike
The Philomath Community Library is operating on a reduced and changing schedule after members of the union that represents most Corvallis city employees, including library […]
News
Three Things: Art on the walls, a moose on the trail and a new sport
A new art gallery fills Philomath City Hall, Councilor Rich Saalsaa recaps his 764-mile walk and Oregon sanctions girls flag football.
PN News Tracker: Busy Saturday brings crowds to fire station, grange hall
Harvest Fest tops $1,000 The story: Marys River Grange moved its pie auction from Amazing Grange Day to its annual Harvest Fest, held Oct. 10 […]
OSP Log: Driver arrested on manslaughter charge after fatal Highway 26 crash
Oregon State Police investigated three fatal crashes, including a Highway 26 head-on collision that led to DUII and manslaughter charges.
Letter: Grants help middle schoolers build confidence, courage
Letter to the Editor: Philomath Middle School’s counselor thanks the Siletz Tribes and Philomath Community Foundation for grants that sent seventh graders to the OSU […]
Philomath Planning Commission to review Newton Creek bridge proposal
The Philomath Planning Commission plans to meet at 6 p.m. Monday at City Hall with an agenda that includes a review of a proposal to […]
Report: One in 35 local jobs tied to Linn-Benton Community College
State reminds timber operators to renew log brands
Social Security raise helps, but possible cuts still loom for Oregon
Feds intercept ‘suspicious’ package intended for Oregon election office
Wondering where your ballot went? A new Oregon tool helps you keep track
The mental load of modern parenting and why so many parents feel overwhelmed
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Q-and-A with Benton County Sheriff candidate
Council adopts transportation safety plan to open door for grant funding
Herbert’s first varsity goal sends Philomath teammates into celebration
Gallery: PHS boys soccer vs. Taft (Oct. 15, 2026)
City opens application period for social service, tourism grants
City manager to give ‘State of the City’ presentation at Oct. 20 Rotary meeting
Taft posts 3-set volleyball victory over visiting Philomath
PHS girls soccer team wins by forfeit over Taft
Community Calendar
Saturday, Oct. 17
• Autumn Craft Show at Philomath Scout Lodge, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Heartsaver First Aid-CPR-AED Class at Philomath Fire and Rescue, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Lilly’s Lope for Hope, 10 a.m.
• Lego Saturday at the Library, 11 a.m.-noon
• No Kings: Vote Early at Benton County Courthouse, noon-3 p.m.
• Philomath Open Studios Art Tour and Sale, noon-5 p.m.
• PHS Cross-Country at CG Bramble Scramble, 1:15 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Philomath Open Studios Art Tour and Sale, noon-5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 19
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Philomath Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Moonlight Country Mixer at the Grange, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• PHS Girls Soccer vs. Cascade, 3:30 p.m.
• READ Dogs at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• PHS Boys Soccer at Cascade, 4:30 p.m.
• Benton County Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• PHS Volleyball vs. Cascade, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
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