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Philomath pulls plug on reissued 14th and Main RFP
The city of Philomath has stopped looking for a developer for its vacant property at 14th and Main streets — at least for now. After an executive session that ran nearly two hours Monday night, the Philomath City Council voted 7-0 to direct city staff “not to issue an RFP on the property located at 14th and Main unless otherwise directed in the future.” The council met behind closed doors from 8:23 to 10:17 p.m. The executive session was called…
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NEWS
Six residents earn certificates from Philomath Citizens’ Academy
Six Philomath-area residents have completed the city’s 2026 Citizens’ Academy, a nine-session course on how local government and community partners operate. Don Holthofer, Tom Murphy, Linda Nendel, Rochelle Rainey, Janet Selby and Matt Weeber met the requirement of attending at least seven of the nine sessions to earn a certificate…
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Antique Musical Roadshow brings rare instruments to BCGS program
A program on Saturday will show off instruments that used to be common in American parlors and have mostly gone silent since. The Benton County Genealogical Society presents “Antique Musical Roadshow” with collector and musician Brent Bunker from 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 14 on the second floor of the…
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Philomath Police Log: Halloween DUIIs, dog attack, rental scam
Philomath Police Log for Oct. 30-Nov. 5 includes two DUII citations, a dog attack, a rental scam and a fence built on city right-of-way.
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Ornament Hunt expands to more forests, including the Siuslaw
People hiking on public lands this holiday season could find a handmade wooden ornament on the trail. Finding one is also an entry for a two-day Willamette Valley getaway. The Willamette Valley Visitors Association is running its ninth annual Ornament Hunt from Nov. 20 through Dec. 31. This year the…
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Fire and Rescue Calls: Reported structure fire turns out to be forestry burn
Philomath Fire and Rescue calls from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, including a reported structure fire, controlled burns and mutual aid calls.
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SPORTS
Five Warriors earn all-conference honors in boys soccer
Philomath High School placed five players on the all-Oregon West Conference boys soccer team, including two first-team picks — junior midfielder Sammy Hernandez and junior forward Dreyton Nuño. Senior defender Esias Sapp and freshman forward Skyler Wilson made the second team, and junior midfielder Archer Schroeder received honorable mention. Hernandez picked up first-team recognition for the second straight season. “He’s our playmaker,” first-year coach Gerardo Garibay said. “His goals are there. His assists are there. He’s the playmaker of the…
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Hernandez, Smart lead Philomath girls to state runner-up finish
EUGENE — One of Philomath High’s top runners ran with nothing to lose. The other had a title to defend and a lot on her mind. Olivia Hernandez, a freshman, came to the state meet with no nerves at all. “I was going in like, this is my first year…
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Gallery: PHS cross-country at 4A championships (Nov. 7, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High boys and girls cross-country at the 4A championships in Eugene on Saturday.
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Philomath cross-country teams take record streaks to state meet
One Philomath cross-country team arrives at state with a shot at the title. The other got in on a wildcard. Both race Saturday at Lane Community College in the Class 4A State Championships. The girls run at 11:45 a.m., and the boys go at 12:20 p.m. The girls are ranked…
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
TUESDAY, NOV. 10, 2026: U.S. Navy veteran Vern Carr, father of PHS teacher Jessica Mattson, shares his military experience with students at Monday's Veterans Day high school assembly. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, NOV. 7, 2026: A Rotary Peace Pole was recently installed outside Philomath Community Services on South Ninth Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, NOV. 6, 2026: A sunrise appears over Neabeack Hill earlier this week. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, NOV. 5, 2026: Philomath High School students cheer for the girls soccer team during Wednesday afternoon's playoff game. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4, 2026: A red maple tree at Dale Collins Memorial Park. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, NOV. 3, 2026: Philomath native Joey Webber, who serves as Portland Timbers mascot Timber Joey, applauds as a specially designed scarf is unveiled during Native American Heritage Night at Sunday’s Timbers game. (Photo by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde)
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