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Small fire at Wren Hill Lumber contained
Crews from Philomath Fire and Rescue and the Oregon Department of Forestry contained a small fire Sunday afternoon at Wren Hill Lumber, a stud and sawmill operation located about 3 miles west of Philomath on Highway 20. Emergency responders were dispatched to the fire at 12:31 p.m. Aug. 9. According to information posted on the PulsePoint app, the blaze was under control by about 1:17 p.m. According to Philomath Fire and Rescue, the fire started on the mill’s log landing.…
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Dave’s Killer Band brings Yacht Rock flair to Music in the Park on Wednesday
Philomath’s Music in the Park series continues Wednesday with Dave’s Killer Band, a Salem-based group known for its smooth-to-funky mix of jazz fusion, R&B and Yacht Rock. The concert runs from 6-8 p.m. at Philomath City Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and enjoy a free evening…
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Classical crossover guitarist David Rogers returns to Cardwell Hill Cellars
Classical crossover guitarist David Rogers returns to Cardwell Hill Cellars for a concert from 6-8 p.m. Friday. The intimate concert at the Philomath-area winery will feature an eclectic mix of Spanish music, up-tempo Latin pieces, Arabic influences, Beatles classics, flashy pop arrangements, works by J.S. Bach and original compositions. Rogers…
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Philomath Police Log: Theft reports, DUIIs, hit-and-run arrest
This week’s Philomath Police Log covers an armed disturbance ending in a mental hold, a hit-and-run arrest, two DUII arrests and a warrant arrest.
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Fire and Rescue Calls: Highway 20 crashes, smoke investigations
Philomath Fire & Rescue responded to two motor vehicle crashes with injuries on Highway 20, plus fire alarms and smoke investigations for the period of July 31-Aug. 6.
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OSP Log: Recent fatalities include 2 involving motorcycles and vehicle hitting elk
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. FRIDAY, JULY 31 • 9:41 p.m. — Troopers responded to a vehicle-motorcycle crash on Highway 226 east of Scio…
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SPORTS
Muir takes over Philomath High’s softball program
Philomath High School’s softball players will have a familiar face returning this spring. Tim Muir, junior varsity coach for the past two years, takes over for Kari Jaques. Muir, a 2000 Philomath High graduate who also helped with the varsity last season, said he wanted the job to help provide continuity within the program. “I’ve coached a lot of these girls for three years now and I’ve built a bond with them,” said Muir, who also coached the group that…
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Junior Warriors Soccer Camp coming Aug. 10-13
The Philomath High School boys and girls soccer teams will host a youth soccer camp Aug. 10-13 for students going into kindergarten through the eighth grade. Each day’s activities will include instruction on skill development and team play concepts along with challenges and games. The sessions will run each of…
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Siuslaw National Forest extends comment period on rec fee proposal
The Siuslaw National Forest has extended the public comment period for a proposal to change recreation fees at sites across Coos, Douglas, Lane and Tillamook counties, giving residents until Sept. 18, to weigh in. The proposal covers 19 campgrounds as well as summer holiday weekend fees at Sand Lake Recreation…
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Philomath’s Elise Reese earns scholar-athlete honor at Linfield
Philomath High School graduate Elise Reese, a member of the Linfield University women’s tennis team, has been named a 2026 Intercollegiate Tennis Association scholar-athlete, the school announced. Reese, who graduated with the PHS Class of 2024, earned the honor after completing her sophomore season with a grade point average of…
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Philomath in Photos
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SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 2026: Mule On Fire plays a set at the Strengthening Rural Families Summer Gathering Friday night at Lumos Wine Co. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, AUG. 7, 2026: Jodi Russell, Philomath Community Services board president, shares comments at Thursday's Celebrating Service fundraiser at Cardwell Hill Cellars. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, AUG. 6, 2026: Hazy skies from wildfire smoke as seen this week in the Philomath area. (Photo by David Low) 
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5, 2026: A banner at Philomath Community Library's front desk promotes summer reading. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, AUG. 4, 2026: Philomath High junior Bryce Hruska shows his pygmy goat during the Lee Allen Memorial Youth Auction Saturday night at the Benton County Fair. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, AUG. 1, 2026: Philomath City Park's skate park opened during the summer of 2000. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026: An excavator works along the tree line at the Millpond Crossing housing development site in Philomath early this week. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026: Looking through Philomath City Park's main playground toward the new outdoor fitness area. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026: A 1949 Tucker Sno-Cat, which was used to monitor the watershed and wildlife on Marys Peak, makes an appearance in the Great Oregon Steam-Up's parade on Sunday at Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks. (Photo by Canda Fuqua/Philomath News) 
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026: A row of hand-painted rocks lines the curb at Philomath City Park, spotted Tuesday morning near the Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce caboose display. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026: Flowers were placed at the Philomath Veterans Memorial in Paul J. Cochran Veterans Memorial Park. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026: The Philomath Lions Club's book sale opened Thursday at the rodeo grounds and will continue through Saturday. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026: The Philomath Farmers' Market operates on Sundays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Philomath Community Library and Philomath Police Station parking lot area. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
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