VOLUME 7, NUMBER 47
Friday, February 27, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
On the ballot this May will be a local option operating levy for Philomath Fire and Rescue, which would replace an expiring bond at the same rate. The city’s park board will meet Tuesday to choose bands for the summer concert series. We have a service notice for the late Linda Modrell. Rotary will host a meeting featuring info on the school district’s Weekend Food Pack Program. Partner content includes pieces on Kotek’s Prosperity Council, the secretary of state’s election-related concerns and the another delay on the vote to reschedule the transportation tax election. Oh, and check out the sunset picture by Eric Niemann in Philomath in Photos.
Note to newsletter subscribers: The Saturday newsletter will arrive in your inbox later than usual. I will be covering the state wrestling tournament in Portland tonight and don’t anticipate getting home until past midnight. So I’ll work on the story and photos Saturday morning with plans to get the newsletter out to you by noon. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath Fire and Rescue levy heads to May ballot
Philomath Fire and Rescue will be asking voters to approve a five-year local option operating levy on the May 19 ballot, a measure the district […]
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Philomath Park board planning to select Music in the Park bands Tuesday
The Philomath Park Advisory Board will hold its first meeting of 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall for an agenda that includes electing […]
Service Notice: Linda Lou Modrell (1943-2025)
A celebration of life gathering in memory of Linda Lou Modrell will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Corvallis Arts Center, […]
Rotary meeting Tuesday to cover food insecurity program, club priorities
The Philomath Rotary Club will host presentations on the Philomath School District’s Weekend Food Pack Program and a member’s experiences at a recent training during […]
Some members of Kotek’s Prosperity Council unhappy about tax change
One of the most contentious issues in the current legislative session revolves around an issue called “bonus depreciation.” It’s a tax break that business groups […]
Oregon Secretary of State Read ‘deeply concerned’ about election conspiracies after FBI call
A call with federal officials and state election officers ahead of the 2026 election was full of bluster and mostly free of facts, according to […]
Oregon House again delays vote to reschedule transportation tax election
The Oregon Legislature yet again delayed a vote on one of the most politically contentious bills of the year’s short legislative session to reschedule a […]
7 surprising medical expenses you can claim on your taxes
Medical costs can add up quickly, especially if you need ongoing care or specialized treatment. Even with insurance, most people still pay for some healthcare […]
Philomath in Photos
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Community Calendar
Friday, February 27
• PHS Boys Wrestling at Class 4A State Championships, 12:45-10:30 p.m.
• PHS Girls Wrestling at Class 4A/3A/2A/1A State Championships, 12::45-10:30 p.m.
• Movie Night at Independent Community Center, 5 p.m.
Saturday, February 28
• Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Starting a Vegetable Garden Class at Shonnard’s, 10 a.m.
• Johnson Collection Center Tours at Philomath Museum, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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