Volume 7, Number 44, February 24, 2026

VOLUME 7, NUMBER 44
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Good morning, Philomath.

Philomath High’s forestry program brought home a skills victory from the Oregon Logging Conference last weekend. The School Board approved new math curriculum for K-5 students. The Rotary Club’s Salmon and Jazz tickets are available to purchase. The Philomath Scout Lodge received separate grants. A unique lecture on Victorian parenting is Thursday at the museum. Plus, the latest Philomath Police Log and Philomath Fire and Rescue Calls. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

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PHS forestry students take 1st in team relay event at logging conference

Philomath High School’s Forestry and Natural Resources Leadership team claimed first place in the team relay at the 88th Oregon Logging Conference on Friday in […]

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Philomath Police Log: Arrests, crashes, $400 shoplifting case

The Philomath Police Department log for Feb. 13–19 includes arrests, vehicle crashes and a shoplifting incident with $400 in merchandise taken.

Fire and Rescue Calls: Chimney fire, icy road crash, gas leak, container fire

Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to a chimney fire, gas leak, icy road crash, toddler rescue and container fire during the week of Feb. 13-19.

Philomath School Board adopts new K-5 math curriculum

Philomath and Blodgett students in grades K-5 will transition to a new math curriculum this fall following formal adoption last week by the Philomath School […]

Philomath Rotary Club’s Salmon and Jazz fundraiser set for April 18

The Philomath Rotary Club’s 24th annual Salmon and Jazz fundraiser is scheduled for April 18 and tickets will be available for purchase until April 4, […]

Philomath Scout Lodge receives grants for water heater, veterans memorial

The Philomath Scout Lodge received two grants totaling $3,820 from the Siletz Tribal Community Fund and city of Philomath for facility and memorial improvements.

Victorian parenting lecture set for Thursday at Philomath Museum

The Philomath Museum will host feminist historian Therese Oneill for a free public lecture at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Titled “Ungovernable: The Victorian Parent’s Guide to […]

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Philomath in Photos

**TUESDAY, FEB. 24, 2026:** Philomath’s Liam Bennett recently led an Eagle Scout project to construct a sensory hub space featuring sandboxes at Clemens Primary School. (Photo provided by Tom Klipfel)

Community Calendar

Tuesday, February 24
• Linn-Benton Loop Governing Board Virtual Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball at Newport, 5:30 p.m.
• Wren Book Club Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball at Newport, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 25
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Playtime at the Library, 11 a.m.
• Sensory Friendly Swim at Clemens Community Pool, 3:30-5 p.m.
• Benton County Historic Resources Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

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