EDITOR’S CHOICE
Volleyball’s Stanley sisters share the moment, even when one is stuck on the sideline
Philomath High’s Nora Stanley spent Thursday night’s match against Santiam Christian right where she never wants to be — on the bench, watching. An inflamed right shoulder has sidelined Philomath’s standout senior but she’s hoping for a return by this coming Tuesday. Sitting on the bench in street clothes, Stanley couldn’t stop watching for her younger sister. “It’s honestly one of my favorite things ever,” Nora said of playing alongside sophomore Alyssa Stanley. “I love volleyball more than probably anything,…
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NEWS
ODF plans training burn at Bald Hill Farm property northeast of Philomath
The Oregon Department of Forestry is planning a training burn of up to 40 acres of restored grasslands at Greenbelt Land Trust’s Bald Hill Farm property, located a few miles northeast of Philomath. The timing of the burn depends on weather conditions, with a window for a potential burn opening…
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Four Philomath students named to LBCC summer term honor roll
Linn-Benton Community College released this week the names of students who made the honor roll for the completed summer term. The list includes four students that in LBCC records show Philomath as their hometown or address: To be included on the honor roll, students must earn a grade point average…
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30th annual Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire set for this weekend
The Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire returns to Kings Valley for its 30th anniversary this weekend with gates open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. General admission is $22 for adults and $10 for children and seniors with a $30 adult weekend pass and $15 child/senior weekend pass also available.…
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BCSO Log: Deer-related crashes, package theft, fraud report
Benton County Sheriff’s Office log for Aug. 29-Sept. 6 include a warrant arrest, mail theft, fraud report and two deer-related vehicle crashes near Philomath.
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Armed suspect taken into custody after hours-long standoff in Monroe
Benton County Sheriff’s Office deputies took a Halsey man into custody Wednesday after a barricade situation in Monroe led to evacuations, a shelter-in-place notice and lockouts at two schools. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 700 block of Commercial Street shortly after 7:30 a.m. following a 911…
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SPORTS
Gallery: PHS girls volleyball vs. Santiam Christian (Sept. 10, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s home girls volleyball match against Santiam Christian on Thursday.
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Deep roster leads to convincing midweek meet win for cross-country girls
VENETA — Crescent Valley sophomore Alexa Montgomery led for almost the entire race on a hot Wednesday afternoon at the Country Fair Classic, but Philomath junior Cassidy Smart caught her as the two runners emerged from the trees with about 100 meters to go. Despite Smart’s late-race kick, Montgomery was…
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Gallery: PHS cross-country at Country Fair Classic (Sept. 9, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s appearance in the Country Fair Classic at Veneta on Wednesday.
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Philomath girls continue dominance at The Ultimook
Cassidy Smart crossed the finish line first and the Philomath girls cross-country team followed her lead by winning the team title Saturday at The Ultimook Race at The Hydrangea Ranch near Tillamook. In the eight years that Philomath has competed in the meet, the girls have won the title five…
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10, 2026: A view from Neabeack Hill Road. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9, 2026: Fall colors begin to appear in front of the Philomath Scout Lodge. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, SEPT. 8, 2026: Lindsey Free, Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce board president, puts up flags with the Philomath Rotary Club on Labor Day. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 2026: PHS varsity volleyball players during the playing of the National Anthem at Thursday evening's home opener. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 2026: Footbridge in Marys River Park and Natural Area. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, SEPT. 3, 2026: Blackberries along Newton Creek. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2, 2026: Free "little library" at the corner of Sunrose Court and Neabeack Hill Drive. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, SEPT. 1, 2026: The Root Vegetables, a Philomath-based group, plays to a packed house at the Willamette Grange on Saturday night. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
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