VOLUME 6, NUMBER 273
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Happy Sunday, Philomath.
Here’s a rundown of top Philomath News stories over the past week. Go to PhilomathNews.com for the latest sports results from Saturday and a photo gallery from last night’s Parade of Lights. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Top News/Columns
Philomath’s first Heritage Tree to be removed due to Dutch elm disease
Testing confirms the diagnosis and officials estimate that the big elm in front of the library shows symptoms well beyond the treatment threshold
The large American elm standing sentinel in front of Philomath Community Library — designated as the city’s first Heritage Tree in 2023 — has been diagnosed with Dutch elm disease […]
Downtown Philomath property eyed for mixed-use development
The Philomath City Council reached consensus during a Dec. 8 work session to pursue development of city-owned property at the corner of Main Street and […]
Three Things: Newport support, blood for football, mayor’s next chapter
Philomath backs Newport on ICE concerns, Red Cross offers Super Bowl trip for blood donors, and Mayor McMorran transitions to new university advocacy role.
Love of Learning: ‘Whose kid is this?’
The holidays are in full swing. Delightful carols fill the airwaves. Colorful lights brighten the nighttime sky. Stores bustle with busy shoppers seeking gifts. Children […]
Top Sports
Warriors bounce back with 56-46 boys hoops win over North Bend
Junior Esias Sapp drains five 3-pointers, Peters grabs 11 rebounds in South Coast Tournament victory
Philomath junior Esias Sapp connected on five 3-pointers and scored 19 points to lead the boys basketball team to a 56-46 victory Friday morning over North Bend at the South […]
PHS girls down Eagle Point at Corvallis hoops tourney
The Philomath High School girls basketball team vaulted out to a 20-point lead by halftime and rolled to a 60-38 victory over Eagle Point Friday […]
Philomath boys capture team title at Sweet Home swim meet
The Philomath High boys swim team captured first place at the Sweet Home Invitational on Friday, edging out Marist Catholic 92-87 in a close team […]
South Albany hands Philomath first girls basketball loss of season
Gallery: PHS girls basketball vs. South Albany (Dec. 16, 2025)
Public Safety
Storm downs trees, knocks out power in Philomath area
Highway 34 at the ‘Y’ blocked by fallen tree, Blodgett Elementary closed, some residents without electricity Wednesday morning
High winds and heavy rain swept through the Philomath area overnight Tuesday, downing trees and power lines and even closing a school. Highway 34 was closed Wednesday morning near its […]
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.