VOLUME 7, NUMBER 55
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Philomath Middle School’s drama students have been working for weeks on their “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” presentation and we have a preview. The school district appears to be leaning toward a new bus services company, which is part of a School Board meeting preview. We have a feature on Benton County’s rodeo queen, Philomath’s own Jessica McLennan. The city appointed new members to the Heritage Tree Committee and the Benton County Genealogical Society will offer a free program on Saturday. Plus, the latest Mount Union Stories. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath Middle School students bring ‘Alice in Wonderland’ to the stage
After roughly three months of rehearsals, Philomath Middle School Drama is ready to take audiences down the rabbit hole. “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” will be […]
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Gallery: Philomath Middle School Drama’s ‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’
A collection of photos from Philomath Middle School’s “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” during a performance at the annual tea party fundraiser on March 5.
Bus contract, ICE protocols highlight Philomath School Board agenda
A recommendation to change to a new bus company and a discussion on safety procedures related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement are among the items […]
‘Full circle’: Benton County’s rodeo queen carries on 25-year tradition
Philomath resident Jessica McLennan was officially crowned the 2026 Benton County Fair and Rodeo Queen on Feb. 7, during an evening at the Benton County […]
Genealogical society to present ‘Moses & Me’ program Saturday at Philomath Museum
The Benton County Genealogical Society will host a free public program Saturday exploring the Moses Family Papers held by the Benton County Historical Society. “Moses […]
Two new members appointed to Philomath Heritage Tree Committee
Mount Union Stories: Rachel Bennett (1817-1896)
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Philomath in Photos
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Community Calendar
Wednesday, March 11
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Squishtivities at the Library, 11 a.m.
• Wren Community Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Bluegrass Workshop and Jam, 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 12
• PHS Girls Basketball vs. Stayton (at Forest Grove HS), 1:30 p.m.
• Sustainability Fair and Town Hall, 5-9 p.m.
• Philomath School Board Executive Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Philomath Middle School Drama Presents Alice in Wonderland, 7 p.m.
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