VOLUME 7, NUMBER 31
Friday, February 6, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Softstar Shoes took a unique approach to an ownership change and we have the details in a Philomath business piece. Philomath High senior Riley Barrett is chasing wrestling program history with hopes for a third straight state title, plus results from last night’s dual vs. Sweet Home. Youngsters can send their stuffed animals on an adventure at the museum. Plus, news out of Salem through our partner content. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath’s Softstar Shoes becomes employee-owned
After leading Softstar Shoes for the past two decades, Tricia Salcido faced a question that weighs on many business owners — how do you walk […]
News/Sports
Chasing history: Barrett eyes third state title in final season
Philomath High’s Riley Barrett is chasing history this season by attempting to become the first Warriors wrestler to win the state title three times. As […]
Gallery: PHS wrestling vs. Sweet Home (Feb. 5, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s home wrestling dual against Sweet Home on Thursday.
Children’s stuffed animals invited for overnight museum adventure
The Philomath Museum will host a Stuffed Animal Sleepover on Thursday, Feb. 12, offering local children a chance to let their favorite plush companions experience […]
Oregon anti-hunger advocates push for food bank funding, school meals
Oregon Republican pulls support from bill restricting National Guard deployment
How gas prices have changed in Oregon in the last week
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Philomath High to host Dancing With the Stars competition Saturday
BCSO Log: Hit-and-run, stolen tools, warrant arrest
PHS graduate earns spot in sales excellence program at Nebraska
PYAC registration for baseball, softball now open
Community Calendar
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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