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Frolic and Rodeo saddles up for 3 days of rodeo, parade and hometown tradition
The Philomath Frolic and Rodeo runs Thursday through Saturday with organizers leaning into the community’s cowboy and timber heritage while tying this year’s parade theme to the nation’s 250th birthday. “We’re just really trying to point more towards our patriotic cowboy roots in addition to our timber heritage,” said Alyssa Collins, president of the Frolic and Rodeo board. “That’s one thing that we’re really trying to showcase more this year, which is really exciting.” The parade theme, “Frolic in the…
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NEWS
Fire and Rescue Calls: Crashes with injuries, grass fire and more
Philomath Fire and Rescue’s weekly call log includes two motor vehicle crashes, a wildland fire response in Monroe and a small fire linked to fireworks.
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Philomath Police Log: Felony arrests, BMX bike burglary, crashes
Philomath police log for June 26-July 2 covers two felony arrests, a shed burglary, traffic crashes, welfare checks and a backyard goat permit complaint.
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Three Things: Student board rep, Daxbot vandalism, PCS’s busy week
A new student board rep is sworn in, Philomath-based Daxbot’s robots face vandalism in California, and Philomath Community Services reports a record-busy week.
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Community rummage sale to benefit women’s ministry set for July 10-11
The Living Faith Community Church Women’s Ministry will host a rummage sale this Friday and Saturday at 402 S. 13th St., offering household items, home décor, clothing, books, toys and more, with proceeds supporting the ministry’s work. The sale runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 10 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m.…
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OSP Log: Lincoln and Lane county crashes among recent fatalities
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
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SPORTS
Philomath’s Smart wins heat, places 4th in steeplechase at Nike Outdoor Nationals
Philomath High cross-country and track standout Cassidy Smart added another exceptional athletic accomplishment to her résumé this past Friday by winning her heat and placing fourth overall in the 2,000-meter steeplechase at the Nike Outdoor Nationals. Competing against 50 other girls in the Championship division, Smart was first in Heat 2 with a personal-best time of 6:56.98. Smart ranks 16th nationally among high school athletes in the event. All 14 girls ranked ahead of her are either juniors or seniors.…
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PYAC opens fall sports registration for flag football, volleyball and cheer
The Philomath Youth Activities Club has opened registration for its fall sports programs with a deadline of July 10 for families to secure spots in flag football, volleyball and recreational cheer. Volleyball is open to students in grades 4-8. Grades 4-6 will compete in the Valley League, while seventh and…
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After years of fundraising, Philomath turf project within striking distance
After years of fundraising, the effort to install artificial turf at Philomath High School’s baseball and softball fields is closing in on its goal with organizers now roughly $70,000 to $80,000 short of what’s needed to move forward. “We are actually really, really close to getting everything that we need,”…
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Philomath hires former Central assistant to take over as boys soccer coach
Philomath High School has a new boys soccer coach and he comes with a deep connection to the Oregon West Conference — and even a memory or two of playing against the Warriors. Gerardo Garibay, 31, was hired to lead the Philomath program after spending nearly a decade on the…
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Philomath in Photos
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TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026: Recently installed natural playscape equipment at Flossie Overman Park on North 11th Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026: Happy Fourth of July from an inflatable on the corner of South 13th and Applegate. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026: A 13-star centennial flag from 1876 along with a satin dress from the same period are displayed at the “Centuries of Celebration” exhibit at Philomath Museum. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026: The historic Philomath College building against the Wednesday evening sky. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026: A strawberry moon rises over Philomath June 29 on the evening of its peak. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026: The Ritner Creek Bridge, located along Kings Valley Highway, was originally constructed in 1926. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026: A giant inflatable Uncle Sam stands at salute in front of a patriotically decorated home on West Hills Road. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026: Participants work a fire hose in the Philomath Middle School parking lot on the second day of the FRIEND Firefighter STEM Camp last weekend. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026: The Philomath Frolic and Rodeo runs July 9-11. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026: Daylilies in bloom Monday evening at Dale Collins Park in Philomath. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
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SHAPE OF THINGS
Bogart loved geometry
Twas one more thing he did
Each time he’d pull his textbook out
He’d say, “Here’s looking at Euclid”
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