VOLUME 6, NUMBER 166
Friday, August 15, 2025
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Philomath News is on vacation (read about it here). I’ve picked out six random stories to revisit from 2021, our first full year. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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The memories flow at Philomath’s annual all-class reunion
Sitting down at a picnic table under the shelter at Philomath City Park on Saturday afternoon, 90-year-old Norman Oleman gets back to work on eating lunch after pouring himself a cup of coffee. Conversations can be heard all around him with folks sharing memories of their younger days. Every once in a while, a small […]
Old Philomath College’s cupola seeing repairs because of a failing 155-year-old post
In place at the center of town for the past 155 years, the old Philomath College building with its brick walls and large octagonal cupola has served as the focal point of the community. The cupola’s original hand-hewn support posts that went in place during the building’s construction in 1866 have survived the decades. Although […]
Lupine Meadows: Protected for the future
City officials go on a tour of Lupine Meadows, protected as a property of the Greenbelt Land Trust.
Special event remembers veterans, fallen military, peace officers
Ceremony at cemetery includes tribute to Air Force pilot, OSU graduate lost in Vietnam
On a breezy, overcast Saturday morning at Mount Union Cemetery, remembrances of a life lost 54 years ago in the Vietnam War were laid out on a folding table. Nearby, a banner with his image stood with facts related to his service and sacrifice. The pilot’s brother was in attendance. Air Force Lt. James L. […]
Philomath’s boys soccer team finds a way to win in 4A state title thriller
Standing in front of the net on the east end of Liberty High’s pitch Saturday evening, Philomath’s junior goalkeeper, Teddy Benbow, noticed Hidden Valley senior Theo Bergman staring at the opposite side of the goal. RELATED: CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTO GALLERYRELATED: CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The Class 4A boys soccer championship game had […]
Philomath Frolic & Rodeo wraps up successful 3-day run
As the county, state and region gets back into the groove after a long stretch of pandemic restrictions, the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo provided an opportunity for folks to get back out there for a little fun this summer. The annual community celebration wrapped up Saturday night with the final rodeo performance and dance. Chris […]
Community Calendar
Friday, August 15
• Summer Camp: History Mystery at Philomath Museum, 9 a.m.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon-5 p.m.
• DRTR at Cardwell Hill Cellars, 6 p.m.
Saturday, August 16
• Amazing Grange Day, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Summit Summer Fest 2025, 11 a.m.-late evening
• Lego Saturday, 11 a.m.
• The Cooper Hollow Jazz Quintet at Lumos Wine, 2 p.m.
Editor’s note: The Community Calendar listings were last updated Aug. 13 and may not include events that had not been submitted prior to that date.
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