VOLUME 7, NUMBER 58
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Philomath High’s girls basketball team took care of business Friday morning in the 4A state playoffs with a 53-27 rout over Marist Catholic. Plus, we have a photo gallery by Andy Cripe. The Three Things column looks at an affordable housing project at 20th and Main, Frolic and Rodeo updates and recognition to a local businessperson. The Planning Commission plans to meet Monday. Fire and Rescue’s chief will give a presentation Tuesday at Rotary. In partner content, Read and Wyden warn of federal voter suppression. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath routs Marist to keep girls basketball trophy streak alive
The ninth-seeded Philomath girls basketball team routed fourth-seeded Marist Catholic 53-27 in a Class 4A consolation semifinal, keeping the Warriors’ trophy streak alive.
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Gallery: PHS girls basketball vs. Marist Catholic at 4A tournament (March 13, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 52-37 girls basketball victory over Marist Catholic in the 4A playoffs on Friday.
Three Things: Affordable housing deal, Frolic updates and recognition for local
A proposed affordable housing development on a city-owned half-acre property at the corner of Main Street and North 20th Street continues to advance with a […]
Rotary to host wildfire preparedness presentation Tuesday
The Philomath Rotary Club will host a presentation on Tuesday that covers wildfire preparedness to provide a better understanding of risks and ways to prepare. […]
Planning Commission March 16 agenda includes code updates, building permits
The Philomath Planning Commission plans to meet at 6 p.m. Monday at City Hall for an agenda that includes updates on code amendments, planning and […]
SamCare Mobile Medicine expanding access to prenatal care
Samaritan Health Services will launch a mobile perinatal medical clinic in Corvallis next month, offering walk-in prenatal and postpartum care for pregnant and parenting families […]
Oregon’s senior U.S. senator, secretary of state warn of fed voter suppression under SAVE Act
Oregon’s top election official and senior U.S. senator warn that congressional Republicans’ efforts to end mail-in voting and impose strict voter ID requirements are voter […]
Under a new oversight tool for Oregon laws, legislators will help score their own work
It’s not uncommon for Oregon lawmakers to consider public input when reviewing past legislation during each year’s legislative session in hopes of offering an update […]
Instacart reveals top frozen pizza trends in Oregon
In honor of National Pi Day (March 13), Instacart looked into one of Oregon and America’s favorite pies by digging into its 2025 frozen pizza […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Protest delays vote on school district’s bus contract
No. 1 Stayton girls pull away from Philomath in 4A basketball playoffs
Philomath City Council green-lights UO partnership for planning projects
Benton County taps veteran Oregon attorney as new county counsel
Community Calendar
Saturday, March 14
• Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Heartsaver First Aid-CPR-AED Class at Philomath Fire and Rescue, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball vs. Cascade (at Forest Grove HS), 9:45 a.m.
• Benton County Genealogical Society Program at Philomath Museum, 11 a.m.
• Philomath Middle School Drama Presents Alice in Wonderland, 1 p.m.
• Philomath Middle School Drama Presents Alice in Wonderland, 7 p.m.
Monday, March 16
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• PHS Baseball at Santiam Christian Jamboree, 3:30 p.m.
• PHS Boys Volleyball at Marist Catholic, 6 p.m.
• Moonlight Country Mixer at the Grange, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Transportation Safety Action Plan Meeting, 2 p.m.
• READ Dogs at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• PHS Boys Tennis at Lebanon, 4 p.m.
• PHS Girls Tennis vs. Lebanon, 4 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
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