VOLUME 7, NUMBER 32
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
In this weekend’s Three Things column, topics include old schools, an immigration enforcement letter signed by our mayor and submissions for a 250-year time capsule. Plus, we have news items about upcoming meetings of the Philomath City Council and the Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors, and the “If I Were Mayor …” contest. The latest OSP Log is also online. The Oregon Journalism Project has an education piece and Oregon Capital Chronicle content includes an update on a family that had been detained by federal agents while taking their child to the emergency room and a bill that would ban speculative ticketing on live events. And today’s Stacker story is about a deported Oregon vineyard manager. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Three Things: School histories, immigration letter and time capsule
This week’s Three Things covers a request related to an old Blodgett-area school, Philomath mayor joining immigration enforcement letter and Oregon’s contribution to a 250-year […]
News
Philomath council agenda includes building permit fees, board appointments
The Philomath City Council plans to convene for its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall with an agenda that includes a public […]
Philomath Fire and Rescue board to discuss future of Wren station
The Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors will meet at 3 p.m. Monday at Station 201. The board will consider the future of the […]
OSP Log: Fatal crashes claim 3 lives around state
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of […]
Philomath students invited to share ideas in ‘If I Were Mayor’ contest
Oregon’s education workforce climbed while student enrollment slid
Oregon bill would ban speculative ticketing on live events
Family detained by agents in Portland hospital parking lot released from detention
A vineyard manager’s deportation shattered an Oregon town — now his daughter is carrying on his legacy
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Philomath’s Softstar Shoes becomes employee-owned
Chasing history: Barrett eyes third state title in final season
Gallery: PHS wrestling vs. Sweet Home (Feb. 5, 2026)
Children’s stuffed animals invited for overnight museum adventure
Community Calendar
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.
Monday, February 9
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Philomath City Council Work Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Moonlight Country Mixer at the Grange, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
• Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, February 10
• Philomath Sensational Seniors Society Meeting, 10 a.m.
• Philomath Police Committee Meeting, 3 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball at Sweet Home, 5:30 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball at Sweet Home, 7 p.m.
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