VOLUME 7, NUMBER 76
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Happy Sunday, Philomath.
This is the “in case you missed it” edition of the newsletter. So, here’s a rundown of top Philomath News content published from March 29-April 4. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Top News/Columns
Three Things: A new tree, a head start and a hometown connection
Bur oak replaces Heritage Tree elm near Philomath library; ODF seedlings ahead of schedule; Philomath native takes on Northwest ministry role
A bur oak tree found a new home Friday afternoon in front of Philomath Community Library, replacing the American elm that once held the distinction of being the first tree […]
Thousands gather in Corvallis for No Kings protest
A crowd that organizers estimated at around 4,000 gathered in Corvallis on Saturday as part of No Kings III, a nationally coordinated series of protests […]
Philomath’s downtown sculpture program takes shape as committee selects finalists
The Philomath Public Art Committee met Thursday evening at City Hall to evaluate artist submissions for the city’s new downtown temporary sculpture pilot program, narrowing […]
Slipstream Clay Studio brings gallery space to Philomath’s Main Street
A ceramics studio that has found its third home on Philomath’s Main Street is adding something new to the local arts scene — a community-minded […]
Top Sports
Philomath softball sweeps Marshfield behind big bats, Smith’s arm
The Philomath softball team dug out of multiple deficits Friday afternoon at Warrior Field, sweeping visiting Marshfield 24-18 and 9-3 in a doubleheader that featured […]
Gallery: PHS softball vs. Marshfield (April 3, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s doubleheader softball sweep over Marshfield on Friday.
Warriors sweep Newport in boys volleyball home opener
The Philomath High School boys volleyball team earned a convincing home victory over Newport on Tuesday night, sweeping the Cubs 25-12, 25-7, 25-20 in a […]
Gallery: PHS boys volleyball vs. Newport (March 31, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s three-set boys volleyball victory at home over Newport on Tuesday.
Warrior boys shine with 9 first-place finishes at Elmira track and field relays meet
The Philomath boys track and field team put together a dominant performance Friday at the season-opening Elmira Relays with nine first-place finishes, a performance that […]
Team preview: PHS track and field teams loaded with promise, questions
Heiken, Sapp earn OSAA All-State basketball honors
PHS baseball takes opener on trip to eastern Oregon
PHS boys tennis sweeps North Bend, downs Marshfield
PHS girls tennis team sweeps doubleheader on Oregon Coast road trip
Public Safety
Fire and Rescue Calls: Vehicle fire on South 18th, structure fire near Monroe
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue: FRIDAY, MARCH 20 • 9:43 p.m. — Firefighters responded to the activation of […]
Philomath Police Log: Warrant arrest, shoplifting, package theft, two-vehicle crash among incidents
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included a two-vehicle crash, two arrests, a shoplifting report and a stolen package.
OSP Log: Portland man dies in Highway 34 crash
BCSO Log: Two arrests, motorcycle in ditch
Plus, a few more items …
Concert series preparations, shelter naming on park board’s April 7 agenda
Philomath School Board to vote on transportation contract at special meeting Monday
Obituary: Rachel Diane Williams (1977-2026)
Clemens Primary plans online kindergarten orientation on April 15
Benton County opens public vote on 2026 Fair and Rodeo logo finalists
Mount Union Stories: David Garred (1846-1893)
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