VOLUME 6, NUMBER 135
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Frolic prepares to take over Philomath for 3 days this week
Tickets remain for rodeo performances; fireworks show set for Friday night; Rick Wells to serve as parade’s grand marshal
The Philomath Frolic and Rodeo’s three-day summer celebration runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday and in addition to the action inside an upgraded and expanded arena, there will be a variety of events, fireworks and the annual community parade. One of the top rodeos in Oregon alongside the likes of Pendleton, St. Paul and Sisters, the […]
News
Police arrest suspect in Lions Club fireworks theft
A 48-year-old Siletz man arrested Thursday faces felony burglary and misdemeanor criminal mischief charges in connection with the June 26 theft of fireworks from the […]
Philomath Police Log: Calls range from DUII to stolen golf cart to various disturbances
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. All calls for service may not be included. The status of […]
Fire and Rescue Calls: Injuries at horse trials, couple of crashes among incidents
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls included injuries at a horse trials event and crashes on Highway 34 and […]
Death Notice: Douglas M. Yost (1940-2025)
Douglas M. Yost, 84, of Corvallis and formerly of Philomath, died July 5, 2025. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on […]
Service Notice: Don Tonkin (1940-2025)
A celebration of life gathering in memory of Don Tonkin, who died Feb. 18, 2025, will take place from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, July 21 at […]
Brutal Bridges Band to play at Music in the Park Wednesday evening
Philomath Music in the Park’s series continues Wednesday at 6 p.m. with a performance at Philomath City Park by the Brutal Bridges Band. The free […]
Nearly 500 Oregon transportation workers get layoff notices after ‘preventable’ funding emergency
Hundreds who work for the Oregon Department of Transportation got notice that they’re being laid off in what Gov. Tina Kotek called a preventable emergency […]
‘Sobering gut check’: Report shows more spam calls, less victim reports to Oregon bias hotline
A surge in harassment and spam calls to a statewide hotline for victims of hate and bias crimes, and an unusual decrease in legitimate bias […]
Closest national parks to Corvallis-Philomath area
Approximately 331 million people visited American national parks in 2024, representing a 2% year-over-year growth and the fourth straight year of growth. President Woodrow Wilson […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Three Things: Baseball, street party and Pride
Digging into the “batter’s box” Thursday on Field No. 8 in the season finale for the Consumers Power Inc. coach-pitch baseball team, little Chloe eyed […]
OSP Log: Crashes near Sisters, Lakeview among recent highway fatalities
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Obituary: Lacey Heather (Davenport) McNeely (1977-2025)
Lacey Heather Davenport McNeely, age 48, of Philomath Oregon, passed away on Thursday June 5, 2025. Born May 22, 1977 in Toledo Oregon. (The day […]
Reunion coming for PHS graduates of 2014 and 2015
The Philomath High School classes of 2014 and 2015 will come together for a special joint class reunion on Saturday, July 12, organizers announced. The […]
Community Calendar
Tuesday, July 8
• Skirvin Park Improvement Project Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9
• Quilts from Caring Hands, 9 a.m.
• Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Caregivers Monthly Coffee, 10 a.m.
• Philomath Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
• Frolic Home Run Derby, 6 p.m.
• Music in the Park Series, 6 p.m.
• Wren Community Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Philomath Bluegrass Workshop and Jam, 7 p.m.