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Philomath Police Log: Illegal camping, gift card scam, warrant arrests
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a sensitive nature (sexual abuse, stalking, etc.). Individuals are identified in the log only if arrested on felony charges. Calls that involve the Department of Human Services and minor children are not…
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Inclusivity Committee to hear from Corvallis for Refugees Tuesday
Philomath’s Inclusivity Ad Hoc Committee will meet Tuesday for an agenda that includes a presentation by Sarah Sims, programs manager for Corvallis for Refugees. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at Philomath City Hall and will also be livestreamed on YouTube. Also on the agenda, the committee plans to discuss…
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Corvallis library’s Fall Festival Book Sale returns Sept. 25-27
The Friends and Foundation of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library will hold its annual Fall Festival Book Sale this weekend, organizers announced. The three-day sale runs Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27, at the Corvallis library located at 645 NW Monroe, which is directly adjacent to Central Park where Corvallis Fall…
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Fire and Rescue Calls: Farm truck fire, mutual aid, medical calls
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire and Rescue: FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 • No calls of public significance reported. Other calls: Emergency medical services responded to calls at 9:36 a.m. (Applegate Street). SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 • No calls of public significance reported.…
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Siuslaw National Forest lifts fire restrictions
Campfires are once again allowed outside of developed campgrounds on the Siuslaw National Forest after the U.S. Forest Service rescinded public use restrictions Sept. 18. The agency cited recent rainfall and cooler temperatures for the reduced wildfire risk. In addition to campfires, restrictions on grills, chainsaws, off-highway vehicles and smoking…
READ MOREPhilomath Planning Commission to weigh housing variance, street renaming
The Philomath Planning Commission plans to meet at 6 p.m. Monday at City Hall with an agenda that includes public hearings on a housing variance request and a street renaming proposal. The commission will hear a variance request from Harriet’s Housing for property at 234 N. 14th St. According to…
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SPORTS
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, 25-13. “We’re still working out the lineup and finding where everyone plays most confident and has success,” PHS coach Whitney Thomas said. “There were many bright moments during both matches.…
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PHS girls test themselves against elite field at Tillamook
Philomath High School’s girls cross-country team, ranked among the state’s top Class 4A contenders this fall, participated in a high-level competition Saturday at The Mook XC Invitational in Tillamook. The Warriors finished 11th in a stacked Elite Varsity field that included 123 runners on teams from Oregon, Washington, Idaho and…
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Simplified game plan powers Philomath to 35-18 football victory
After struggling through the first two weeks of the season, Philomath High’s coaching staff decided to strip things down to basics. On Friday night, that adjustment paid off in a big way. Powered by a passing attack that found its rhythm early and a run game that also had its…
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Gallery: PHS football vs. Molalla (Sept. 18, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 35-18 football win at home over Molalla on Friday.
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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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