• FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026: An excavator works along the tree line at the Millpond Crossing housing development site in Philomath early this week. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026: Looking through Philomath City Park’s main playground toward the new outdoor fitness area. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026: A 1949 Tucker Sno-Cat, which was used to monitor the watershed and wildlife on Marys Peak, makes an appearance in the Great Oregon Steam-Up’s parade on Sunday at Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks. (Photo by Canda Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026: A row of hand-painted rocks lines the curb at Philomath City Park, spotted Tuesday morning near the Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce caboose display. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026: Flowers were placed at the Philomath Veterans Memorial in Paul J. Cochran Veterans Memorial Park. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026: The Philomath Lions Club’s book sale opened Thursday at the rodeo grounds and will continue through Saturday. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026: The Philomath Farmers’ Market operates on Sundays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Philomath Community Library and Philomath Police Station parking lot area. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026: A street-level view through the trees looking toward Applegate with Philomath Museum in the distance. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026: A sampling of spirits by Divine Distillers during an At Home Properties tasting stop at Saturday’s Sip and Stroll in downtown Philomath. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026: Volunteers build a kaleidoscope bus out of the kinetic sculpture, Glory, at Maxtivity on Main Street.  The Graand Kinetic Challenge is this weekend in Corvallis. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026: A bench in Old Reservoir Park at sunset. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026: Bike lanes on Applegate Street get a fresh coat of paint Wednesday morning. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026: A flower basket hangs in front of Philomath Community Library. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026: Work is underway on Philomath’s new water treatment plant. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026: The Philomath Frolic and Rodeo’s annual fireworks display on Friday night. (Photo by Andy Cripe/Philomath News)
  • FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026: A John Deere tractor drags the arena at the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo ahead of Thursday’s performance. The rodeo continues Friday and Saturday nights. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026: The Philomath Frolic and Rodeo’s Home Run Derby took place Wednesday evening at the PHS softball field. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026: A view of the Frolic’s arena as it appeared Monday ahead of this week’s NPRA rodeo performances. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026: Recently installed natural playscape equipment at Flossie Overman Park on North 11th Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026: Happy Fourth of July from an inflatable on the corner of South 13th and Applegate. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026: A 13-star centennial flag from 1876 along with a satin dress from the same period are displayed at the “Centuries of Celebration” exhibit at Philomath Museum. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026: The historic Philomath College building against the Wednesday evening sky. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026: A strawberry moon rises over Philomath June 29 on the evening of its peak. (Photo by Eric Niemann)