VOLUME 6, NUMBER 181
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
A new outdoor fitness area is coming to Philomath City Park with hopes that it will be in place by next summer. The high school’s volleyball team has high hopes this season and we have a season preview. The omelet dinners are starting up again at the College church. This week’s Mount Union Stories features the tragic story of a husband and father lost in a mill accident. From our partner content, the transportation funding vote is being delayed and two legislators are seeking to ban law enforcement masking in Oregon. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Outdoor fitness area planned for Philomath City Park
Next year at this time, local residents should be able to work on upper body strength on a trapeze rack or get their heart rate […]
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Season preview: Philomath ready to build on breakthrough season in volleyball
After capturing the Oregon West Conference title for the first time in seven years and earning a berth in the Class 4A playoffs, the Philomath […]
Philomath church brings back monthly omelet dinners
The College United Methodist Church will bring back its monthly omelet dinners beginning Friday, Sept. 5 with service from 5-7 p.m. Volunteers will prepare fresh, […]
Mount Union Stories: Walter C. Wyatt (1886-1929)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Walter C. Wyatt, a 42-year-old engineer at a Philomath mill who died in a tragic accident in […]
‘We’ll have to litigate’: Oregon bipartisan duo seek novel ban on law enforcement masking
An Oregon Republican and Democrat have joined forces to introduce legislation to block immigration officers and other law enforcement covering their faces, despite concerns that […]
Oregon transportation tax vote and layoffs delayed because of senator’s health
With a key Democratic senator recovering from surgery, the Oregon Senate will delay a planned vote on a transportation tax package for two weeks. The […]
Best lookout points in Oregon by visitors
Visit any given lookout point near you on a Saturday afternoon, and you’re likely to be joined by several other people angling to get a […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Back to school: Measuring student success beyond test scores
With Labor Day weekend in the rearview mirror and the last traces of summer fading, Philomath students this week will be settling into new classrooms […]
Love of Learning: ‘Keep the ‘Spirit of ’45 Alive’
Last Sunday I took a drive up to the Salem airport to view the “Sentimental Journey” — a B-17 Flying Fortress that flew in as […]
Philomath Police Log: Raccoons, fraud, warrant arrests and more in recent call list
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Fire alarms, tree fire highlight 7-day period for firefighters
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the seven-day period of Aug. 22-28.
Community Calendar
Wednesday, September 3
• Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Philomath Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• BUILD IT Day at Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Marys River Grange No. 685 Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 4
• Philomath Citizens’ Academy, 6 p.m.
Friday, September 5
• Philomath Fire and Rescue Civil Service Commission Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• Philomath Football vs. Newport, 7 p.m.
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