VOLUME 7, NUMBER 8
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
The school district reported on financial challenges involving the preschool program operated by Strengthening Rural Families at Clemens Primary. We have a preview of the next City Council meeting — a decision on utility rates appears on the agenda. The Philomath Fire and Rescue board will also be meeting on Monday. The latest OSP Log lists seven highway fatalities around the state. The county announced that a section of Cardwell Hill Drive will be closed for a stretch on Monday. And from last night, we have results out of a swim meet at Newport. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Next Steps preschool faces uncertain future amid funding crunch
The Next Steps preschool program at Clemens Primary School faces an uncertain future as funding challenges force difficult decisions about the district’s financial priorities. Strengthening […]
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Philomath City Council to vote on utility rates, board appointments
The Philomath City Council meets Monday to vote on utility rate increases, appoint citizens to boards and committees, and review second-quarter strategic plan progress.
Warrior boys finish 2nd by single point at Newport swim meet
The Philomath boys swim team came within one point of victory Friday at a tri-meet hosted by Newport High School while the girls placed third […]
OSP Log: Seven fatal crashes reported across Oregon
Oregon State Police responded to five fatal crashes from Dec. 31-Jan. 7 across eastern and southern Oregon that claimed five lives.
Audit, levy update and more on Fire and Rescue board’s meeting agenda
The Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors will hold its regular session meeting at 3 p.m. Monday at Station 201. According to the meeting […]
Cardwell Hill Drive section to close Monday for cleanup, road work
Oregon to purge up to 800,000 inactive voters from registration rolls
Oregon Gov. Kotek extends homelessness emergency order, this time with a mental health focus
More electric vehicles means less gas tax revenue: How this impacts Oregon’s budget
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In Case You Missed It
School Board sounds alarm over potential loss of state grant
Five individual wins help PHS boys claim 1st at Benton County Championships
Robertson continues comeback season with 1st at Benton County Championships
Gallery: PHS wrestling at Benton County Championships (Jan. 8, 2026)
Community Calendar
Saturday, January 10
• PHS Cheer at Colt Cheer Challenge
• PHS Girls Wrestling at Lady Dragon Dual Tournament
• Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• PHS Swimming at District Sprint Meet, 10 a.m.
• Benton County Genealogical Society Program at Philomath Museum, 11 a.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball at Astoria, 5 p.m.
Sunday, January 11
• Fruit Tree Spraying Class at Shonnard’s, 10:30 a.m.
Monday, January 12
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Moonlight Country Mixer at the Grange, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
• Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, January 13
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Goal-Setting Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Sensational Seniors Society Meeting, 10 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Unified Basketball vs. Sutherlin, 5:30 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball vs. Sutherlin, 5:30 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball vs. Gladstone, 7 p.m.
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