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Newport pulls away from Philomath in boys soccer’s conference opener
Philomath High’s boys soccer team spent much of the second half on Newport’s side of the field Thursday. By then, the damage was already done. Newport strung together three straight goals in the first half and added an insurance goal late to beat the Warriors 4-1 on the PHS pitch. The game was the Oregon West Conference opener for both teams and also served as Philomath’s home opener. “It’s been this way the whole season, where we are making little…
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Philomath chamber joins statewide tourism database
The Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce has become a member of the Oregon Tourism Information System, a statewide database managed by Travel Oregon that shares information about businesses, events and attractions with travelers. The system, known as OTIS, serves as a central collection point for tourism-related listings, including restaurants, shops,…
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Registration open for 13th annual Lilly’s Lope for Hope
Online registration is now open for the 13th annual Lilly’s Lope for Hope, the 5-kilometer run/walk that raises money and promotes awareness of youth suicide. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, at Philomath City Park and on surrounding streets. An early-bird registration discount is available through Sept.…
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Strengthening Rural Families to offer free co-parenting class this fall
Separated and divorced parents looking for a better way to raise their children together will have an opportunity to build those skills this fall in Philomath. Strengthening Rural Families will host a free Cooperative Co-Parenting Class on Tuesday evenings from Oct. 13 through Dec. 1 at Clemens Primary School. Sessions…
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PSSS column: Decluttering tips, emergency preparation session
Philomath Sensational Senior Society returns from summer with decluttering tips, an Oct. 6 cork pumpkin craft session and an Oct. 13 emergency preparedness talk.
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Great Pumpkin Run returns Oct. 11 with 10K course that heads into Philomath
Runners and walkers, costumed or not, will hit the roads between Corvallis and Philomath on Sunday, Oct. 11, for the 35th annual Great Pumpkin Run, a fundraiser for Home Life. The event offers two options — a 10-kilometer run beginning at 9 a.m. and a 5K run/walk beginning at 9:15…
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SPORTS
PHS girls soccer takes down Newport on the road, 5-1
The Philomath High School girls soccer team opened up Oregon West Conference play on Thursday evening in Newport with a 5-1 victory. Junior Bethany Cannon had a hat trick for the Warriors. Philomath evened its overall record to 3-3 with the win. The Cubs fall to 0-4-1. “We played good team soccer, connecting a lot of passes and taking a lot of shots,” PHS coach Mat Phelps said. “All of Bethany’s and Bella’s goals were outside the box.” Cannon scored…
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Newport wins in 4 sets over PHS in girls volleyball
The Philomath High School girls volleyball team shot out to the early lead on Thursday night by taking the first set at Newport but the Cubs regrouped and ended up with a 22-25, 25-21, 25-21, 25-15 win. The match was the Oregon West Conference opener for both schools. Newport improves…
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Gallery: PHS boys soccer vs. Newport (Sept. 24, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s boys soccer game at home vs. Newport on Thursday.
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Astoria, Warrenton down PHS in girls volleyball
The Philomath High School girls volleyball team dropped matches to Astoria and Warrenton during a three-school event on the road Saturday. In the Warriors’ first match of the day, Astoria, the host school, posted a 25-10, 25-17, 25-16 win over PHS. Then Philomath came up short against Warrenton, 25-20, 25-19,…
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 2026: Firefighters work at the site of a controlled burn earlier this week at Bald Hill Farm. Philomath Fire and Rescue's Chancy Ferguson, Dan Eddy and Will Beede participated along with a tender and medical standby. (Photo provided by Philomath Fire and Rescue) 
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24, 2026: Fall colors along the railroad tracks behind Pioneer Park on Tuesday — the first day of fall. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23, 2026: Philomath High graduate Rocco De La Rosa lines up on special teams Saturday night during Oregon State's 52-17 win over Montana. (Photo by Andy Cripe/Philomath News) 
TUESDAY, SEPT. 22, 2026: Seneca Sloan plants a tree during a celebration of life event Sunday in Philomath City Park in honor of her late husband and former mayor Rocky Sloan. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, SEPT. 19, 2026: Philomath High cheerleaders carry the POW/MIA flag onto Clemens Field during a pregame presentation on Friday night. (Photo by Andy Cripe/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, SEPT. 18, 2026: Benton Habitat for Humanity home under construction on Quail Glenn Drive. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 2026: Philomath High's spirit rock promotes the upcoming Glow Dance. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16, 2026: Outdoor garden classroom at Clemens Primary School. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, SEPT. 15, 2026: Annabelle Schultz from the Benton County Mounted Posse rides “Pistol” to help park vehicles at the Public Safety Chili Cook-off on Sunday. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12, 2026: A fire hydrant near the entrance to Philomath Middle School off Chapel Drive. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11, 2026: Musicians contribute to the atmosphere at the Philomath Farmers' Market. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10, 2026: A view from Neabeack Hill Road. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9, 2026: Fall colors begin to appear in front of the Philomath Scout Lodge. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, SEPT. 8, 2026: Lindsey Free, Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce board president, puts up flags with the Philomath Rotary Club on Labor Day. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 2026: PHS varsity volleyball players during the playing of the National Anthem at Thursday evening's home opener. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 2026: Footbridge in Marys River Park and Natural Area. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, SEPT. 3, 2026: Blackberries along Newton Creek. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2, 2026: Free "little library" at the corner of Sunrose Court and Neabeack Hill Drive. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, SEPT. 1, 2026: The Root Vegetables, a Philomath-based group, plays to a packed house at the Willamette Grange on Saturday night. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
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