VOLUME 7, NUMBER 28
Tuesday, February 3, 2027
Good morning, Philomath.
We start another week of newsletters with a report on a crash that occurred late Friday afternoon involving a vehicle that hit a building. The latest Philomath Police Log and Philomath Fire and Rescue Calls always go online at the beginning of each week. The swim teams competing Saturday at a meet in Sweet Home. Partner content includes a comprehensive piece on education in Oregon and the beginning of the State Legislature’s short session. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Driver experiencing medical emergency crashes into Philomath building
An 82-year-old Philomath man experiencing a medical emergency while driving east on Applegate Street left the roadway and crashed into the front entrance area of […]
News
Leaving it up to the locals impedes Oregon’s much-needed reading recovery
When it comes to education, Oregonians cherish local control. Yet increasingly, experts say local control is one reason so many Oregon kids can’t read. Over […]
Philomath Police Log (Jan. 23-29): Felony firearm arrest, other incidents
Philomath police arrested a man on felony firearm charges and served multiple warrants during Jan. 23-29, while responding to construction noise mistaken for gunshots.
Fire and Rescue Calls (Jan. 23-29): Cold temps trigger fire alarms; fireplace smoke incident
Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to fireplace smoke concerns and cold weather-related fire alarm activations during the week of Jan. 23-29.
Oregon lawmakers begin session as transportation, federal policy fights loom
7 online habits that quietly expose you to identity theft, and how you can fix them today
Sports
Warriors tune up for district with four-school meet at Sweet Home
The Philomath High swim teams got in another competition before shifting focus to districts with an appearance Saturday at a four-school meet at Sweet Home. […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Three Things: City’s AI vision, music milestone and measles monitoring
Vice chair of Oregon Senate Housing Committee seeks prevailing wage reforms
Park board set to choose bands for summer concert series
Psss column: Crafting friendships through monthly meetups
OSP Log: Fatality near Rickreall; possible bias crime on I-5
Philomath boys all alone in 1st place with OT win at Stayton
Philomath wrestlers claim 7 medals at Albany tournament
Philomath basketball girls fall on road at Stayton
Community Calendar
Tuesday, February 3
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Philomath Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball vs. Newport, 5:30 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball vs. Newport, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, February 4
• Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• BUILD IT Day at Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Marys River Grange No. 685 Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
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