VOLUME 7, NUMBER 61
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Philomath High’s boys volleyball team is in its first season as an OSAA sanctioned sport and we have a preview. The school’s baseball team had a tough time in its opener while the softball team rolled on the road. The deadline to comment on a federal plan to expand logging on BLM lands is coming up. A local resident is asking for help to find the family’s blind dog, Blue. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office’s latest incidents and arrests are published in a weekly log. Photographer Andy Cripe has a gallery out of yesterday’s baseball game at CV. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Team preview: New season, familiar goals for Philomath boys volleyball
Philomath High School’s boys volleyball team enters its second season facing the kind of challenge that tests a program’s depth — replacing three all-state caliber […]
News/Sports
Federal plan could expand logging on BLM lands near Philomath; comment period closes March 23
The federal government is proposing to expand logging on BLM lands in western Oregon, including areas near Philomath. Public comments are due March 23.
BCSO Log: Repeat suspended driver, park burglary attempt among incidents
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status […]
Philomath opens baseball season with rough outing at CV
CORVALLIS — With the team’s ace pitcher struggling on the mound and the lineup producing little offense, the Philomath High baseball team didn’t have much […]
Gallery: PHS baseball at Crescent Valley (March 18, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s baseball game at Crescent Valley on Wednesday.
Philomath softball opens season with dominant 16-5 win
The Philomath High School softball team opened the season Wednesday with a 16-5 victory in five innings at Blanchet Catholic. The Warriors (1-0) shot out […]
Letter: A blind dog is lost and we need your help
Letter to the Editor: Blue, a blind dog, has been missing near Kings Valley Highway since March 10. His family is asking Philomath neighbors for […]
Oregon gas tax opponents file another lawsuit in federal court
Opponents of gas tax hikes are once again suing the state of Oregon over a law that rescheduled the date of a gas tax referendum […]
Journalists, Oregon publishers call on governor to veto bill changing public meetings law
Professional journalist groups and Oregon news publishers are calling on Gov. Tina Kotek to veto a bill passed last month by the state Legislature that […]
Where the most people are close to retirement age
Many individuals aged 55 to 64 are at the peak of their earning, contributing to local taxes and sometimes with plenty of discretionary income to […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Philomath School District outlines staff protocols for potential immigration enforcement on its campuses
Team preview: Philomath softball building for now and future with young, hungry roster
Team preview: Experience fuels optimism for PHS girls tennis
Team preview: New coach takes over PHS boys tennis
Annual report: Philomath drinking water met all state and federal standards in 2025
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I-5 bridge replacement project finally comes clean on skyrocketing price tag
Community Calendar
Thursday, March 19
• Growing Strawberries for Beginners Class at Shonnard’s, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Spring Equinox Floral Design Workshop at County Line Flowers, 3:30 p.m.
• PHS Boys Tennis vs. Dallas, 4 p.m.
• PHS Girls Tennis at Dallas, 4 p.m.
Friday, March 20
• PHS Baseball vs. Gladstone, 5 p.m.
Saturday, March 21
• Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Councilor Coffee, 9:30-11 a.m.
• Peoria Gardens – Favorite Spring Perennials Show ‘n Tell at Shonnard’s, 11 a.m.
• Lego Saturday at the Library, 11 a.m.
• PHS Shining Stars at Dance Drill State Championships, 3 p.m.
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