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Forestry expo for middle schoolers returns to Philomath
Eighth-graders fanned out across Downing Research Forest behind Philomath Middle School on Friday morning, climbing into logging equipment, watching wildfire burn demonstrations and learning to plant Douglas fir seedlings as the Paul and Genie Mortenson Forestry Expo Day returned for the first time since 2019. Roughly 125 students cycled through stations staffed by Starker Forests, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Miller Timber Services and the Oregon Department of Forestry — a familiar lineup of partners for an event…
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PHS baseball takes series over Sweet Home with 16-6 rout on road
The Philomath High School baseball team won its first series in Oregon West Conference play Friday with a 16-6 victory at Sweet Home. Both wins by the Warriors in the three-game set ended early on the 10-run rule. Philomath (6-8 overall, 2-1 Oregon West) has now won six straight series…
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OSP Log: Harrisburg man, 24, dies from injuries in crash near Junction City
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. SUNDAY, APRIL 19 • 2:30 a.m. — Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 99E north of Junction…
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Philomath Museum opens ‘Centuries of Celebration’ exhibit Saturday
The Philomath Museum will open a new exhibit Saturday exploring how Americans have marked the nation’s major milestones from the 1876 Centennial through the 1976 Bicentennial. “Centuries of Celebration” features artifacts, memorabilia and cultural symbols from both commemorations, showcasing how each era reflected the values, aspirations and spirit of its…
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Philomath Inclusivity Committee meets Tuesday to finalize May proclamation
The Philomath Inclusivity Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Philomath City Hall to finalize a draft proclamation recognizing National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and to establish a template for posting by the committee to social media channels. The public is invited to attend and the…
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PSSS column: Set a reminder — join us first and second Tuesdays
We are living in a fast-paced world where everything we need or want to do is at our fingertips. We no longer get to ponder and think something through. If we pause, we have already missed out. So, we have little reminders on our phones that beep and blink, large…
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PHS boys win 3 matches in appearance at Molalla
The Philomath High School boys tennis team competed for the third straight day on Thursday at Molalla and came away with a 3-0 victory against a team with an abbreviated roster. In the lone singles match, Warriors senior Nate Houck posted a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Logan Rodriguez. Freshmen Cameron…
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Philomath’s Robins 12th in boys golf tournament at Santiam
A Philomath High boys golf trio made an appearance Thursday at a tournament at Santiam Golf Club near Aumsville with senior Roman Robins and freshmen Conrad Yates and Corbin Black playing 18 holes. Robins finished with a 44 on the front nine and a 47 on the back for a…
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026: Newton Creek runs through Philomath City Park. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026: The Philomath High School baseball team meets postgame under a canopy of blue sky and clouds Thursday evening at Terry Stephenson Field. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026: The historic Philomath College building, now Philomath Museum, in the side-view mirror. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026: A walk in the park — Philomath City Park — on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026: Construction of Dirt Road Brewing's on-site brewery facility on North 13th Street. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026: Trees line Applegate Street looking west from the sidewalk in front of Philomath City Hall. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026: A side view of Philomath Museum behind College United Methodist Church. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026: A slide in the main playground at Philomath City Park. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026: Wood rounds are stacked at Philomath High School's Forestry and Natural Resources outdoor classroom. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026: California poppies grow outside the Philomath Youth Activities Club. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026: Sunset on Friday evening at Skirvin Park's Horse Plaza. (Photo by Kendra Gillman) 
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026: Construction progress has become more visible in recent weeks at Tall Timber RV Park along North 19th Street. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026: Crack-and-seal street project along Applegate Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026: A pink sunset over Philomath on Sunday evening. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026: High school golf is in its second year at Philomath. Here, Roman Robins walks the course Monday at Trysting Tree Golf Club in Corvallis. (Photo by Andy Cripe/Philomath News) 
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026: Several different people of all ages helped move shovels of dirt during a tree-planting ceremony Friday afternoon in front of Philomath Community Library. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026: Public art in Dale Collins Park. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026: Spring tree blooms along North 17th Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026: An Easter bunny pickup in the PHS parking lot. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
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