VOLUME 6, NUMBER 115
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Editor’s note: Coverage of today’s Philomath High’s graduation and the very large photo gallery that I put together (I have included at least one photo of each graduate) has forced the newsletter to go out a little later than usual. Congrats to the Class of 2025. — Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Editor’s Choice
Philomath High’s Class of 2025 turns the tassels
Commencement ceremony on Saturday at Clemens Field represents new beginning for 115 graduates
It’s graduation morning and the Class of 2025 awaits for the 11 o’clock hour to march out of the high school’s library and onto Clemens Field to receive their diplomas. In one area, a couple of students make final adjustments to their caps and gowns. Over in the corner, a couple of friends snap photos […]
Gallery: Philomath High School graduation (June 7, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High School’s graduation ceremony at Clemens Field on Saturday.
News
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Since launching Philomath News in November 2020, the archives show that I’ve published 8,747 posts — that includes local stories, photo galleries and partner content. […]
OSP Log: Waldport man, 23, loses life in crash near Seal Rock
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of […]
Local Government: City Council, School Board, Fire and Rescue, county commissioners all have meetings scheduled
The Philomath City Council, Benton County Board of Commissioners, Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors and the Philomath School Board will all hold meetings […]
Bill to protect residential electricity customers from subsidizing data center demand moves forward
Oregon is close to ensuring data center owners pay what they owe for their growth following several years of painful residential electricity hikes driven in […]
Father’s Day gift guide: Top wines for dad in 2025
Father’s Day is a time to celebrate and honor the fathers and father figures in our lives, and for the dads who appreciate a fine […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Gallery: PHS Class of 2025 Walk of Graduates (June 6, 2025)
A collection of photos from the Philomath High School Class of 2025’s graduate walk on Friday.
Philomath High to graduate 115 seniors on Saturday
Philomath High School’s Class of 2025 will gather Saturday morning on Clemens Field to listen to speeches, pose for family photos, celebrate with friends and […]
Philomath School District seeks community feedback through survey
The Philomath School District is asking the community to participate in a survey with the results to help guide the development of its next strategic […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, June 8
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, June 9
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 10
• Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Police Committee Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.