VOLUME 7, NUMBER 94
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Happy Sunday, Philomath.
Here’s a rundown of top Philomath News stories published in newsletters over the past week. For coverage of a town hall and a story about PHS track and field from Saturday, check online at PhilomathNews.com. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Top News
Forestry expo for middle schoolers returns to Philomath
Roughly 125 students rotated through hands-on stations Friday morning at the first Paul and Genie Mortenson Forestry Expo Day since 2019
Eighth-graders fanned out across Downing Research Forest behind Philomath Middle School on Friday morning, climbing into logging equipment, watching wildfire burn demonstrations and learning to plant Douglas fir seedlings as […]
Two Philomath hikers rescued from South Sister after medical emergency
Two Philomath-area men in their 20s were rescued from South Sister on Wednesday evening after one of the hikers developed a medical issue and became […]
PHS forestry team wins 5 events at FNRL convention
Eleven Philomath High School students competed at the Future Natural Resource Leaders state convention April 17-18, returning home with five first-place finishes across individual and […]
Philomath 2050 community survey now open through June 4
Philomath residents now have a direct way to help shape what the city looks like a generation from now. The city of Philomath has launched […]
Top Sports
Thomas, King add offense to their game in tennis
Lucy Thomas and Lucy King have such similar abilities on the tennis court that rallies between them at practice can go on forever. That’s a […]
Philomath equestrian team wins district title, qualifies several for state
The Philomath High School equestrian team captured the Willamette District title and will send several riders to the state championships next month in Redmond. Philomath […]
Philomath’s Smith fans 14 in 7-1 softball win at Sweet Home
Pausch, Hernandez go 1-2 in 3,000 to lead Philomath’s track boys at John Oliver Invite
PHS baseball takes series over Sweet Home with 16-6 rout on road
Warrior baseball team opens league play with run-rule rout of Sweet Home
Stayton hands Philomath first softball loss in a month, 9-6
Warriors roll past Newport in straight sets behind strong serving
PHS boys win 3 matches in appearance at Molalla
Philomath girls tennis takes 6-2 win over Molalla
Philomath’s Robins finishes in top 10 at boys golf match
Public Safety
Philomath Police Log: Park incident, injured raccoon, crashes
Philomath Police Log for April 10-16 includes a juvenile pocket bike complaint, library trespass call and rollover crash assist.
BCSO Log: DUII crash, ankle monitor tampering arrest highlight week’s calls
Fire and Rescue Calls: Rollover crash on Greenberry Road
OSP Log: Harrisburg man, 24, dies from injuries in crash near Junction City
Plus, a few more items …
Applegate Door’s Merlin Theurer named Door Technician of the Year
Philomath School Board to revisit 2027-28 academic calendar in May
Philomath Museum opens ‘Centuries of Celebration’ exhibit Saturday
Cowgirls take center arena at 4th annual Spring Stampede
Benton County hires first in-house coordinator for Benton Area Transit
Philomath Inclusivity Committee meets Tuesday to finalize May proclamation
Mount Union Stories: Isaac Meats (1812-1886)
Pop Warner to take over tackle football for Philomath youth
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