EDITOR’S CHOICE
Love of Learning: Philomath reflects on 25 years since 9/11
I recently had a conversation with my teenage son about what happened on 9/11. He struggled to comprehend all the destruction. The 9/11 attacks happened before he was born. This year marks the 25th year since that unforgettable day. I would offer that we all struggle to comprehend what happened. It was horrific. This month’s Love of Learning column seeks to reflect and remember the 9/11 attacks and the resulting global war on terror. Philomath resident Nancy Wyse, a mother…
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NEWS
Philomath Elementary receives $3,936 literacy grant from Dollar General Foundation
Philomath Elementary School is one of four Oregon schools and nonprofits to receive funding this year from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, part of a national push to expand youth literacy programs. The foundation awarded the school $3,936 as part of nearly $19,000 in youth literacy grants distributed to Oregon…
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ODF plans training burn at Bald Hill Farm property northeast of Philomath
The Oregon Department of Forestry is planning a training burn of up to 40 acres of restored grasslands at Greenbelt Land Trust’s Bald Hill Farm property, located a few miles northeast of Philomath. The timing of the burn depends on weather conditions, with a window for a potential burn opening…
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Four Philomath students named to LBCC summer term honor roll
Linn-Benton Community College released this week the names of students who made the honor roll for the completed summer term. The list includes four students that in LBCC records show Philomath as their hometown or address: To be included on the honor roll, students must earn a grade point average…
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Philomath library patrons invited to design new card
Philomath Community Library patrons have a chance to see their artwork printed on an official library card through a Corvallis-Benton County Public Library contest running through Oct. 10. The Library Card Design Contest is tied to Library Card Sign-Up Month. Library staff will select one winning design in each of…
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Benton County emergency management coordinator to speak at Sept. 15 Rotary meeting
The Philomath Rotary Club will hear from Benton County Emergency Management Coordinator Chelsea Chytka at its Sept. 15 meeting at Peace Lutheran Church. The Tuesday gathering is scheduled to begin at noon. The meeting will open with introductions and club announcements before Chytka’s presentation, titled “Benton County Emergency Management Volunteer…
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SPORTS
Volleyball’s Stanley sisters share the moment, even when one is stuck on the sideline
Philomath High’s Nora Stanley spent Thursday night’s match against Santiam Christian right where she never wants to be — on the bench, watching. An inflamed right shoulder has sidelined Philomath’s standout senior but she’s hoping for a return by this coming Tuesday. Sitting on the bench in street clothes, Stanley couldn’t stop watching for her younger sister. “It’s honestly one of my favorite things ever,” Nora said of playing alongside sophomore Alyssa Stanley. “I love volleyball more than probably anything,…
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Gallery: PHS girls volleyball vs. Santiam Christian (Sept. 10, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s home girls volleyball match against Santiam Christian on Thursday.
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Deep roster leads to convincing midweek meet win for cross-country girls
VENETA — Crescent Valley sophomore Alexa Montgomery led for almost the entire race on a hot Wednesday afternoon at the Country Fair Classic, but Philomath junior Cassidy Smart caught her as the two runners emerged from the trees with about 100 meters to go. Despite Smart’s late-race kick, Montgomery was…
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Gallery: PHS cross-country at Country Fair Classic (Sept. 9, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s appearance in the Country Fair Classic at Veneta on Wednesday.
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
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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