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Altishin’s walk-off homer caps Philomath’s stunning comeback over Gladstone
With the game approaching three hours and a light mist beginning to fall on Friday night, Gladstone High’s baseball team appeared to be well on its way to a decisive victory for a fun 90-minute ride home. The Gladiators took an 11-3 lead into the bottom of the seventh. Just three outs away from starting their season 2-0. But Philomath refused to go down without a fight and came all the way back to tie the game, 11-11, on a…
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OSP Log: Corbett man dies in Highway 26 crash
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
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Death Notice: Zeeta Ann Klotzbach (1938-2026)
Zeeta Ann Klotzbach, 87, died Wednesday, March 18, at her home in Philomath. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
READ MOREDeath Notice: Barbara L. Trione (1947-2026)
Barbara L. Trione, 78, died Saturday, March 7, at her home in Philomath. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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Three Things: Forestry students, putting course and veterinarian award
Three Things: Philomath High School forestry students visit a timber harvest near Eddyville, a new putting course opens in Waldport, and a local veterinary practice manager earns a state award.
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Inclusivity Committee to review Holocaust Remembrance Day proclamation
The Philomath Inclusivity Committee will meet Tuesday to review a draft proclamation marking Holocaust Remembrance Day and to discuss the group’s planning calendar for the coming months. The meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. at Philomath City Hall (980 Applegate St.). The public is invited to attend and the meeting…
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Shining Stars set for state dance and drill championships Saturday
The Oregon School Activities Association dance and drill state championships this weekend will mark the final high school performance for Shining Stars senior co-captains Ginnah Hopper and Tori Cropp — and they plan to make it count. Hopper described the team’s smaller seven-member roster this year as tight-knit and pointed…
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PHS boys tennis drops 4-3 home decision to Dallas
The Philomath High School boys tennis team dropped a 4-3 decision to Dallas on Thursday in its first home match of the season. The Dragons won at No. 1 singles and swept the doubles matches for the win. The Warriors posted victories in two of the three singles matches that…
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026: The middle portion of the Philomath College building was initially constructed in 1867. The bricks were made from clay extracted near the building. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026: Crocuses in bloom a few weeks ago around town. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026: Daffodils bloom at the reflection garden at Mt. Union Cemetery. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026: Philomath High's softball team practices under blue skies on Monday. The team opens its season Wednesday at Blanchet Catholic. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026: An inflatable leprechaun on Applegate Street in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026: The Philomath High School band plays at Friday morning's 4A state basketball tournament in Forest Grove. The Warrior girls beat Marist Catholic, 53-27. (Photo by Andy Cripe/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026: The community Christmas tree, a giant sequoia in front of Philomath Museum, is one of six Heritage Trees. Nominations for additional trees to be considered will be accepted through Tuesday. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026: Spring blooms around a basketball hoop at Flossie Overman Discovery Park. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026: Philomath High's girls basketball team huddles before last weekend's tipoff at Molalla. The Warriors will face Stayton Thursday in the 4A tournament's quarterfinals. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026: Philomath City Park with Marys Peak in the background on Saturday morning. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026: Restrooms at the rodeo grounds. (File photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026: An "Alice in Wonderland" cast member serves lemonade at Thursday's Philomath Middle School Tea Party, which provided not only treats but a preview of next week's play performances. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026: Gathering Together Farms produce at the Corvallis Indoor Winter Market at the fairgrounds. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026: A lunar eclipse produces a blood moon over Philomath earlier this week. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026: Daffodils bloom in front of Philomath Middle School. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
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