Volume 7, Number 49, March 3, 2026

VOLUME 7, NUMBER 49
Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Good morning, Philomath.

PHS juniors Esias Sapp and Jamin Peters made first-team all-conference for boys basketball. Philomath Fire and Rescue Calls included a structure fire on McCreedy Lane. Philomath Police Log reports arrests, crashes and other incidents. The Dementia Warriors will host an Alzheimer’s Association speaker Wednesday for an event that’s open to the public and the middle school play has its tea party fundraiser coming Thursday (at PHS). We have an obituary for Renee Todd, who grew up in Philomath, and a letter to the editor from David Low. Plus, partner content from the Oregon Capital Chronicle and Oregon Journalism Project. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

Editor’s Choice

Fire and Rescue Calls: Fire on McCreedy Lane, pair of rollover crashes

Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue: FRIDAY, FEB. 20 • 7:29 p.m. — Firefighters […]

News

Philomath Police Log: Multiple arrests, crash, missing person

The Philomath Police Department log for Feb. 20-26 includes a missing teenager found safe, several arrests and a vehicle rollover with minor injuries.

Alzheimer’s Association speaker to lead talk at Dementia Warriors meeting

A guest speaker from the Alzheimer’s Association will present “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia” at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Dementia Warriors meeting at Peace Lutheran […]

Middle school play planning annual tea party fundraiser

Philomath Middle School’s “Alice in Wonderland” cast and crew will host its tea party event at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Philomath High School auditorium. […]

Obituary: Renee Corrine Todd (1947-2026)

Renee Corrine Todd, 78, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born Sept. 30, 1947, in […]

Letter: ‘Soul of the Nation’

Oregon bill to move gas tax referendum heads to governor’s desk

Oregon Senate moves to penalize landlords divulging citizenship status, private information

BOLI reverses ruling that derelict vessel removal is subject to prevailing wages

What salary do I need to afford a house in Corvallis in 2026?

Sports

Philomath’s Sapp, Peters earn first-team all-conference basketball honors

Philomath High juniors Esias Sapp and Jamin Peters were first-team selections to the all-Oregon West Conference team, which was released this week by the league. […]

Philomath in Photos

**TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026:** Daffodils bloom in front of Philomath Middle School. (Photo by Eric Niemann)

Community Calendar

Tuesday, March 3
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Sensational Seniors Society Arts and Crafts, 10 a.m.
• Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Philomath Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball at Corvallis, 5:30 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 4
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• BUILD IT Day at Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Marys River Grange No. 685 Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

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