VOLUME 7, NUMBER 82
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Happy Sunday, Philomath.
Here’s a rundown of top Philomath News stories that were published between April 5-11. For weekend reports on baseball and track, check PhilomathNews.com. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Top News/Columns
Philomath district to switch school bus companies after 15 years
School Board approves First Student Inc. proposal during special meeting Monday; superintendent to move forward with finalizing contract
The Philomath School Board voted unanimously Monday night to select First Student Inc. as the school district’s new student transportation provider, ending a 15-year relationship with Mid Columbia Bus Co. […]
Three Things: DUII team award, $2M facility request, wrestling bronze
Three Things: The Benton County Regional Traffic Team earns a state DUII award, Rep. Val Hoyle requests $2M for a Philomath fire training facility, and […]
Street improvements on 11th and 12th could begin next month
Work on planned improvements to South 11th and South 12th streets in Philomath could get underway as soon as next month with the project expected […]
Top Sports
‘Next shot mentality’ guides Philomath High boys golf
CORVALLIS — Roman Robins will tell you golf is as much about what’s happening between the ears as what happens on the course. Philomath High’s […]
PHS sophomore pitcher delivers in 8-7 softball win over Molalla
Philomath High sophomore pitcher Hailey Smith needed to hold on. With the Warriors clinging to an 8-7 lead in the top of the seventh inning […]
Philomath’s Babcock finds his footing on the mound
Philomath High senior Caleb Babcock was everything the team needed him to be Tuesday — sharp, efficient and in command of his pitches for six […]
Gallery: PHS softball vs. Molalla (April 9, 2026)
Cascade holds off Philomath in boys volleyball
Gallery: PHS boys volleyball vs. Cascade (April 8, 2026)
Warriors dominate competition at Cascade track and field meet
Singles dominance carries Philomath past Junction City in boys tennis
Warriors sweep doubles to down Junction City in girls tennis
Philomath survives late Cougar rally to win third straight in softball
Public Safety
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.
Philomath Police Log: Arrests, gift card scam attempt, city park incident
Fire and Rescue Calls: Two vehicle crashes, fence fire
OSP Log: Driver arrested for DUII, manslaughter in I-5 crash that killed 18-year-old
Plus, a few more items …
Mixed-use development, water plant bids headline Philomath council agenda
Monthly volunteer days begin April 11 at Mount Union Cemetery
Fire board meeting April 13 to include updates on levy, contract negotiations
Philomath Public Works to begin citywide hydrant flushing next week
Death Notice: Thomas Kenneth Gassner (1947-2026)
Mount Union Stories: James C. Keezel (1857-1890)
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