VOLUME 7, NUMBER 69
Saturday, March 28, 2026

Good morning, Philomath.

Today we have the heartwarming story of Blue, the blind dog who survived 16 days away from home in Kings Valley. In sports, we have a team preview for Philomath High girls golf. The latest PSSS column provides info on upcoming senior events. Oregon Democrats are requesting the federal government to get more public input on its logging plans in Oregon. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

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Blind dog reunited with family after 16 days lost in Kings Valley

Blue came home Thursday. The 6-year-old Australian shepherd and blue heeler mix — completely blind since age 3 — had been missing for 16 days […] Continue reading…

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Oregon Dems request feds get more public input on massive new logging plans for western forests

Oregon’s congressional Democrats are asking federal officials to give the public more time to learn about and comment on new plans that would open up […]

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Team preview: Experience meets potential as Philomath girls golf enters year two

After a promising debut season that saw rapid improvement, the Philomath High School girls golf program is building on that momentum as it heads into […]

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PSSS: Seniors group keeps the calendar full

Philomath’s senior social club recaps a busy March and previews April events including a fire chief talk on advance directives and a Maxtivity crafting session.

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Oregon Supreme Court reverses child sex abuse conviction on privacy grounds 

The Oregon Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a Lane County man’s conviction for encouraging child sex abuse, ruling that local authorities subjected him to a […]

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70% of adults reject ‘midlife’ stereotypes, feel optimistic about aging, study finds

While media and culture frame “midlife” as a time of crisis and decline, a new study from Hone Health tells a different story. Among 1,000 […]

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Philomath in Photos

SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026: A peace pole erected by the Philomath Rotary Club stands by the playground at Paul J. Cochran Veterans Memorial Park. (Photo by Eric Niemann)

In Case You Missed It

Future of Dial-A-Bus contract in question as Benton County explores self-performing transit services

Warriors close baseball invite on strong note with 12-2 rout over host team

Warrior Watch: Hernandez qualifies for U17 Pan American Championships in wrestling

Team preview: Young Warriors squad tees it up for year two

Linn-Benton Community College releases winter term honor roll

Three-location No Kings rally in Corvallis set for March 28

Community Calendar

Saturday, March 28
Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
No Kings event in Corvallis, noon

Sunday, March 29
Organic Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Class at Shonnard’s, 10:30 a.m.

Monday, March 30
Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
PHS Boys Golf at Special District 3 Match (Salem), 10:30 a.m.
PHS Girls Golf at Special District 3 Match (Salem), 11:30 a.m.
Moonlight Country Mixer at the Grange, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 31
PHS Boys Tennis vs. Valley Catholic, 4 p.m.
PHS Girls Tennis at Valley Catholic, 4 p.m.
PHS Boys Volleyball vs. Newport, 6 p.m.
Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.

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