VOLUME 6, NUMBER 146
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
Have you noticed all of the fish on Philomath Elementary fencing? Well, there’s a story behind that and it involves a couple of teachers, the PTO, the local arts organization, community members, a grandfather in Rainier and of course, the students.
Citizens won’t be voting on a psilocybin ban in Philomath until next spring after the City Council made a $50,000 decision at last night’s meeting. Plus, don’t forget about this week’s huge book sale that serves as a major fundraiser for the Philomath Lions Club. It runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the rodeo grounds.
Today’s Philomath in Photos image pairs a grand, old downtown building with a recent street addition. The Community Calendar includes storytime and playtime late this morning at the library. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Students bring native fish to life on school fences
Bright splashes of color now dance along the South 16th Street fence at Philomath Elementary School where hundreds of student-painted fish have turned a simple […]
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Philomath Lions Club’s 19th annual book sale coming July 24-26
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Philomath delays psilocybin ballot measure to save $50,000
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Philomath Frolic and Rodeo chooses queen, princess for 2026
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Philomath foursome picking up valuable experience with Legion ballclub
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Philomath Police Log: Rodeo weekend incidents included RV confrontation, 2 DUIIs, assault charge
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Fire and Rescue Calls: Gas leak on South 16th, report of fire on Jade Place among the agency’s recent responses
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls included investigations of a gas leak at a home on South 16th Street […]
Community Calendar
Wednesday, July 23
• Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
• Playtime at Philomath Community Library, 11 a.m.
Thursday, July 24
• Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Minute to Win It at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Book Sale, noon-6 p.m.
Friday, July 25
• Philomath Lions Club Book Sale, noon-6 p.m.
• DRTR at Lumos Wine Co., 6 p.m.
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