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Philomath cheer squad rebuilds and bonds ahead of state championships
Lined up on mats that have been placed on the floor of Philomath High’s auditorium, the school’s nine cheerleaders go through the motions of a routine that might be seen on the sidelines of a football game. The Friday afternoon practice carried extra importance at the time with the state championships only a week away. The team’s three captains have seen steady improvement over the course of the season. “I’m really proud of them,” junior captain Erynn Kohler said. “I…
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Third-quarter surge carries Warrior boys past Sweet Home, 63-49
The Philomath High School boys basketball team broke open a close game in the third quarter and rolled over Sweet Home on the road Tuesday night, 63-49. A trio of juniors — Esias Sapp, Jamin Peters and Kaden Howard — combined for 44 points, 22 rebounds and 15 assists in…
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Philomath overcomes slow start, defeats Sweet Home in girls hoops
The Philomath High School girls basketball team worked through a slow start Tuesday to defeat Sweet Home on the road, 50-25. The Warriors improved to 11-9 overall and 3-2 in the Oregon West Conference. The team will not play again until Feb. 17 with a trip to Cascade. A game…
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Building permit fees rise in Philomath to match county rates
The Philomath City Council approved new building permit fees Monday night to keep rates aligned with Benton County’s fee schedule under their intergovernmental agreement. The council adopted a resolution on a unanimous vote that increases building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and structural permit inspection fees effective Feb. 10. “As a reminder,…
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Mount Union Stories: Carrie E. Linville (1871-1901)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about 29-year-old Carrie Linville, who lived as a child in Philomath and died suddenly on Oct. 22, 1901, at her home in Portland.
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Philomath Police Log (Jan. 30-Feb. 5): Crashes, fraud report, DUII arrest
Philomath Police Department activity from Jan. 30-Feb. 5 includes vehicle crashes, fraud investigation, DUI arrest on Highway 20, and domestic disturbance response.
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Barrett claims title, Warrior wrestlers 8th at Cottage Grove
Senior Riley Barrett remained undefeated on the season with a first-place finish at 150 pounds to lead Philomath to an eighth-place showing at the Cottage Grove Invitational on Friday and Saturday. The Warriors scored 104.5 points in the 41-team field, finishing behind champion Eagle Point (272.5), Harrisburg (186.5), Dallas (178.5),…
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Philomath’s Pettit earns 4th at Cottage Grove wrestling tournament
Junior Alexis Pettit placed fourth at 100 pounds and Philomath as a team ended up 15th out of the 40 schools participating on Friday and Saturday at the Cottage Grove Invitational. Pettit went 2-2 over the two-day tournament. She fell to Nola McNamara of Grants Pass by pin in 1:21…
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11, 2026: A view of Philomath Community Library after the removal of the large American elm, which had been designated by the city as a Heritage Tree. The tree was removed because of Dutch elm disease. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
TUESDAY, FEB. 10, 2026: The Corvallis Indoor Winter Market at the Benton County Fairgrounds on Saturdays draws Philomath-area vendors and shoppers. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
SATURDAY, FEB. 7, 2026: Evening traffic along Main Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, FEB. 6, 2026: The Shipley Family Homestead Marker in Newton Creek Park. Black History Month is observed in February. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, FEB. 5, 2026: A piece of Philomath High’s old gym floor before the high school’s remodeling project in 2012. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4, 2026: The Independent Community Center on the corner of Fern Road and Airport Avenue. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, FEB. 3, 2026: A snow moon on Groundhog Day over Philomath. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
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I told him he’d had too much to drink
And wouldn’t get very far
He discovered I was right when he
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