VOLUME 6, NUMBER 268
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
Sad news comes out of the testing of Philomath’s first Heritage Tree — the large elm in front of the library. Dutch elm disease was confirmed and the tree will need to come down. The Philomath Police Log reports on recent incidents and arrests. The Philomath Fire and Rescue Calls go over recent responses. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath’s first Heritage Tree to be removed due to Dutch elm disease
The large American elm standing sentinel in front of Philomath Community Library — designated as the city’s first Heritage Tree in 2023 — has been […]
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Philomath Police Log: Shoplifting, counterfeit bills, disorderly conduct, crashes
Philomath Police responded to shoplifting, suspected counterfeit bills, a disorderly conduct incident, traffic crashes, and investigated tampering with Christmas decorations during the week.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Roadside fire, downed tree on Bellfountain
Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to a roadside fire and downed a tree on Bellfountain Road, plus provided mutual aid coverage for Corvallis structure fires.
Washington and Oregon left waiting for new cost estimate to replace I-5 bridge
County commissioner and GOP candidate in Oregon governor’s race faces ethics investigation
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Philomath in Photos
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Philomath launches first Transportation Safety Action Plan
PHS wrestlers claim 4 individual titles at home Warrior Classic
Gallery: PHS wrestling at Warrior Classic (Dec. 12, 2025)
Philomath Parade of Lights registering entrants for Dec. 20 event
Three Philomath teachers gain contract status under new state law
OSP Log: Four fatal crashes reported across Oregon
Community Calendar
Tuesday, December 16
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• READ Dogs at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball vs. South Albany, 5:30 p.m.
• Benton County Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Elementary Grade 4 Winter Program, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6-7 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball vs. South Albany, 7 p.m.
• Philomath Elementary Grade 5 Winter Program, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 17
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30-11 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Wednesday Noon Book Club, noon-1 p.m.
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• PHS Swimming at Cascade Invitational, 4 p.m.
• Spoon Club at the Grange, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Philomath High School Winter Concert, 7 p.m.
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