VOLUME 7, NUMBER 91
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Marys River Grange will host its annual Plant Sale and Seed Swap on Saturday. The Philomath School Board delayed a decision on the 2027-28 academic calendar. Philomath forestry students won five events at a statewide competition. The latest BCSO Log includes a DUII crash and ankle monitor tampering arrest. In sports, Stayton outlasted Philomath in a competitive softball game — package includes gallery by Andy Cripe. Marist topped Philomath in boys tennis (results were not available before deadline for girls tennis; baseball at Sweet Home was postponed to Friday). In partner content, we have stories on laws related to urban growth boundaries and housing, and license plate camera data. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Marys River Grange plant sale, seed swap returns Saturday
Marys River Grange No. 685 will host its annual Plant Sale and Seed Swap on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The family-friendly fundraiser […]
News
Philomath School Board to revisit 2027-28 academic calendar in May
The Philomath School Board last week took up a draft 2027-28 academic calendar but deferred a vote on the proposal until May after questions arose […]
BCSO Log: DUII crash, ankle monitor tampering arrest highlight week’s calls
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status […]
PHS forestry team wins 5 events at FNRL convention
Eleven Philomath High School students competed at the Future Natural Resource Leaders state convention April 17-18, returning home with five first-place finishes across individual and […]
Oregon governor signs housing bills addressing affordability, urban growth boundaries
Six new Oregon housing laws aim to make it easier for cities and developers to build housing and prioritize affordable housing for families and older […]
New Oregon law puts guardrails on license plate camera data
Oregon’s new SB 1516, signed by Gov. Tina Kotek, restricts license plate camera data use and lets residents sue vendors for misuse.
Four dream cars you can buy used for under $50,000
The average transaction price for a new car (the amount a car is typically sold for, after discounts and incentives are applied) in October 2025 […]
Sports
Stayton hands Philomath first softball loss in a month, 9-6
A hard-fought contest on Wednesday ended with the Philomath High’s softball team on the wrong side of a 9-6 score as Stayton handed the Warriors […]
Gallery: PHS softball vs. Stayton (April 22, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 9-6 softball loss at home against Stayton on Wednesday.
Marist Catholic tops Philomath in boys tennis
The Philomath High School boys tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision to Marist Catholic on Wednesday with the visiting Spartans taking four of the six […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Philomath equestrian team wins district title, qualifies several for state
Thomas, King add offense to their game in tennis
Gallery: PHS girls tennis vs. Stayton (April 21, 2026)
Warriors roll past Newport in straight sets behind strong serving
Warriors split with Stayton on road in boys tennis
Mount Union Stories: Isaac Meats (1812-1886)
Community Calendar
Thursday, April 23
• PHS Boys Golf at Santiam Golf Club, noon
• PHS Boys Tennis at Molalla, 4 p.m.
• PHS Girls Tennis vs. Molalla, 4 p.m.
• PHS Softball at Cascade, 5 p.m.
• PHS Baseball vs. Sweet Home, 5 p.m.
• PHS Boys Volleyball vs. Crosshill Christian, 6 p.m.
Friday, April 24
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon-5 p.m.
• PHS Baseball at Sweet Home, 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 25
• PHS Track and Field at Meet of Champions (Sweet Home), 10 a.m.
• Benton County Drug Take Back Event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• PCS Benefit Plant Sale and Seed Swap at the Grange, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Town Hall with Rep. Gomberg and Secretary of State Read, 1:30 p.m.
• Randy McCoy at Lumos Wine Co., 2-4 p.m.
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