EDITOR’S CHOICE
Philomath library open limited hours during city of Corvallis workers strike
The Philomath Community Library is operating on a reduced and changing schedule after members of the union that represents most Corvallis city employees, including library workers, went on strike this week. Members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 2975 walked off the job Wednesday. The Philomath library is part of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library system, which is operated by the city of Corvallis. The union represents nearly all library employees at every branch, with…
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NEWS
State reminds timber operators to renew log brands
Timber operators who move logs on public roads, waterways or railroads in Western Oregon have until Dec. 31 to renew their state-registered log brands, the Oregon Department of Forestry announced this week. The renewal period opens Oct. 19 when the agency will automatically mail renewal forms to every registered log…
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City opens application period for social service, tourism grants
The city of Philomath is accepting applications through mid-November for two grant programs that together will distribute an estimated $39,000 to local organizations during the 2026-27 fiscal year. Complete applications for both the social service agency funding program and the transient lodging tax grant program are due by 5 p.m.…
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City manager to give ‘State of the City’ presentation at Oct. 20 Rotary meeting
The Philomath Rotary Club will hear a “State of the City” presentation from City Manager Chris Workman as part of a Tuesday meeting that will take place at Philomath City Hall. The Oct. 20 gathering is scheduled to begin at noon. The meeting will open with introductions, routine business and…
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Benton County offers grants for non-lethal wildlife deterrents
Benton County is accepting applications through Nov. 30 for a grant program that helps farmers keep wildlife away from their livestock, crops and property without killing the animals. The Agriculture and Wildlife Protection Program reimburses agricultural operations for non-lethal wildlife deterrents, with the goal of helping farming and wildlife coexist.…
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Q-and-A with Benton County Sheriff candidate
Benton County will have a new sheriff in January. Only one name will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot for the job. Benton County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Bressler is running unopposed to succeed Sheriff Jef Van Arsdall, whose term expires at the end of this calendar year.…
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SPORTS
Herbert’s first varsity goal sends Philomath teammates into celebration
Ryan Herbert’s goal Thursday afternoon didn’t change the outcome. Philomath already led Taft by six with less than five minutes to play. It didn’t matter to his teammates. When the sophomore forward tapped in a cross from junior Dreyton Nuño in the 76th minute, the Warriors celebrated wildly. The goal capped a 7-0 victory over visiting Taft and gave Philomath High’s boys soccer team a much-needed bounce-back win after two lopsided losses. The celebration carried into the postgame. As Herbert…
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Gallery: PHS boys soccer vs. Taft (Oct. 15, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 7-0 boys soccer victory over visiting Taft on Thursday.
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Taft posts 3-set volleyball victory over visiting Philomath
The Philomath High School girls volleyball team couldn’t find the winning formula on the road Thursday evening with a three-set loss at Taft. The Tigers earned the victory, 25-18, 25-23, 25-15, to improve to 13-7 overall, 3-4 in the Oregon West Conference. The Warriors drop to 4-14 and 1-6. PHS…
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PHS girls soccer team wins by forfeit over Taft
The Philomath High School girls soccer team posted a victory over Taft on Thursday in what had been scheduled to be a road game for the Warriors. But the team didn’t make the trip with the Tigers announcing that they were forfeiting the contest. Although there was no contest, the…
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
FRIDAY, OCT. 16, 2026: Fall colors at Philomath City Park. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, OCT. 15, 2026: A rooster skeleton Halloween yard decoration on Main Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14, 2026: A participant in the Great Pumpkin Run turns off the Hunsaker Bike Trail onto Applegate Street on Sunday morning. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, OCT. 13, 2026: Philomath Fire and Rescue's Engine 251 provides rides to youngsters Saturday during the organization's annual open house event. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, OCT. 10, 2026: PHS junior varsity girls soccer coach Anton Grube talks to his team in the shade on a hot day before a game Thursday. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 2026: The Paul Mariman Memorial Cross-Country Course will be the site of Philomath High's annual meet on Saturday. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, OCT. 8, 2026: Tree service workers trim limbs away from a power line while a bicyclist uses the bike lane on Applegate Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7, 2026: Don Rogers shares his experiences spending his junior year in high school on a Rotary Youth Exchange in Jakobstad, Finland at Tuesday’s Philomath Rotary Club Meeting. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, OCT. 6, 2026: A new sign for the Philomath Police Department has been installed in front of the station. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, OCT. 3, 2026: A Philomath High band member glances back at bandmates while pounding out a beat on the bass drum during Friday morning's homecoming parade. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, OCT. 2, 2026: The spirit rock at Philomath High promotes this week’s Golden Hour-themed homecoming dance. A homecoming parade is scheduled for 9:40 a.m. Friday. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, OCT. 1, 2026: The Philomath Farmers' Market on a fall Sunday afternoon. The market will operate through Oct. 18. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
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BEST GUESS
At this point in my life,
I’ve reached the stage
Where I want you to underestimate me
When we’re talking weight or age
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BENTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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PHILOMATH CITY COUNCIL
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PHILOMATH SCHOOL BOARD
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Director Ryan Cheeke
Director Erin Gudge
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