VOLUME 7, NUMBER 79
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
The huge book sale that the library folks put on each year is happening this weekend (Friday-Sunday) at the fairgrounds. The latest BCSO Log includes incidents on another troubling gift card scam and a guy doing 109 on Highway 20. We have coverage of last night’s boys volleyball match vs. Cascade, including a gallery by Andy Cripe. Plus, the track team was in action at Cascade, the girls golf team competed in Salem and the softball team survived a scare at Country Christian. We also have county news with a new hire, a preview of a Public Works Committee meeting and in partner content, an Oregon Journalism Project piece on gas prices. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Annual book sale returns April 10-12 to Benton County Fairgrounds
The Philomath Community Library is among the beneficiaries of the Friends and Foundation of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library’s annual BIG Book Sale, scheduled for […]
News
BCSO Log: Gift card scam, crashes and a high-speed stop
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office log covers a $3,000 gift card scam, two crashes, suspected mail theft and a reckless driving arrest.
Iran War drives Oregon gas to $5 average with no quick fix in sight
Gas prices across the country have soared since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, with Oregon’s statewide cost per gallon shooting […]
Philomath Public Works Committee to discuss LED conversion project
The Philomath Public Works Committee plans to meet Friday to consider the possibility of adding an Oregon LED Conversion Project to the city’s 2026-27 Capital […]
Richardson tapped to lead Benton County Community Development department
New report puts outstanding Oregon criminal court sanctions at more than $1B
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Sports
Cascade holds off Philomath in boys volleyball
The Philomath High boys volleyball team showed resilience in two of three sets Wednesday night but couldn’t overcome Cascade’s athleticism and big hitting in a […]
Gallery: PHS boys volleyball vs. Cascade (April 8, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s boys volleyball match at home vs. Cascade on Wednesday.
Warriors dominate competition at Cascade track and field meet
The Philomath High School track and field teams swept all dual-meet competitions Wednesday at Cascade High School with both the boys and girls squads posting […]
Philomath survives late Cougar rally to win third straight in softball
The Philomath High School softball team won its third straight game by escaping Country Christian in Molalla with an 11-10 victory on Wednesday. The Warriors […]
Philomath girls golf places 4th at Blanchet Catholic meet
The Philomath High School girls golf team competed Wednesday at McNary Golf Club, finishing fourth among the five schools that had complete teams in the […]
Philomath in Photos
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PHS girls win tennis dual over visiting Riverdale
Community Calendar
Thursday, April 9
• PHS Girls Tennis vs. Junction City, 4 p.m.
• PHS Softball vs. Molalla, 4:30 p.m.
• Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m.
• PHS Baseball at Molalla, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, April 10
• Philomath Public Works Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
• Friends and Foundation of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Big Book Sale (Donors Only), 1-4 p.m.
• Friends and Foundation of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Big Book Sale, 4-7 p.m.
• PHS Softball vs. Yamhill-Carlton, 5 p.m.
• Bingo at the Grange, 6-8:30 p.m.
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