VOLUME 7, NUMBER 30
Thursday, February 5, 2027

Good morning, Philomath.

Philomath High’s dance and drill team will host its annual Dancing With the Stars competition on Saturday and we have a preview. The latest BCSO Log includes a hit-and-run and stolen tools. PHS graduate Dylan Smith is doing big things in Nebraska. PYAC is registering kids for baseball and softball. Plus, news out of Salem through Oregon Capital Chronicle reporting. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

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Philomath High to host Dancing With the Stars competition Saturday

Philomath High School’s dance and drill team will showcase two routines Saturday when it hosts the 20th annual Dancing With the Stars competition. The Shining […]

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BCSO Log: Hit-and-run, stolen tools, warrant arrest

Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a hit-and-run near Philomath, stolen tools on Woods Creek Road, and arrested a Philomath man on a contempt warrant.

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PYAC registration for baseball, softball now open

The Philomath Youth Activities Club is now registering youngsters for T-ball, softball and baseball. To guarantee a spot, organizers need registration forms by March 3. […]

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PHS graduate earns spot in sales excellence program at Nebraska

Dylan Smith, a 2025 Philomath High School graduate, has been accepted into the Undergraduate Certificate in Sales Excellence Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Smith, […]

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Parents, educators, workers ask Oregon lawmakers to separate from federal tax code

Targeting debunked forensics, Oregon lawmakers propose narrowed wrongful conviction bill 

Healthy aging habits by decade: Your wellness blueprint for aging

Philomath in Photos

THURSDAY, FEB. 5, 2026: A piece of Philomath High’s old gym floor before the high school’s remodeling project in 2012. (Photo by Eric Niemann)

In Case You Missed It

Emotional return by PHS senior provides special moment in otherwise down evening

Gallery: PHS boys basketball vs. Newport (Feb. 3, 2026)

PHS girls roll past Cubs, refocus for second half of Oregon West play

City refers eight ballot measures for May primary election

Philomath School District Budget Committee to hold informational meeting Thursday

Neelands makes fall dean’s list at Hartwick College

Mount Union Stories: Mary J. Williams (1846-1902)

Community Calendar

Thursday, February 5
Philomath School District Budget Committee Meeting, 6 p.m.
PHS Wrestling vs. Sweet Home, 6 p.m.

Friday, February 6
PHS Wrestling at Cottage Grove Invitational, 1 p.m.
Movie Night at Independent Community Center, 5 p.m.
Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.

Saturday, February 7
PHS at Last Chance Cheer Competition at Tualatin
Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
PHS Wrestling at Cottage Grove Invitational, 10 a.m.
PHS Shining Stars at Dancing With the Stars, 11 a.m.

Sunday, February 8
Getting Into Beekeeping Class at Shonnard’s, 10:30 a.m.

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