VOLUME 6, NUMBER 180
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
Philomath students are headed back to school this week and we have a story that features a question posed to principals and includes notes on each campus. Eric Niemann penned his latest Love of Learning column on keeping the “Spirit of ’45 Alive.” The latest Philomath Police Log and Philomath Fire and Rescue Calls are online and we have a preview of this evening’s Park Advisory Board meeting. Plus, stories from the Oregon Capital Chronicle on the transportation tax package and Oregon Journalism Project on PERS investments in private equity. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Back to school: Measuring student success beyond test scores
With Labor Day weekend in the rearview mirror and the last traces of summer fading, Philomath students this week will be settling into new classrooms […]
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Love of Learning: ‘Keep the ‘Spirit of ’45 Alive’
Last Sunday I took a drive up to the Salem airport to view the “Sentimental Journey” — a B-17 Flying Fortress that flew in as […]
Philomath Police Log: Raccoons, fraud, warrant arrests and more in recent call list
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Fire alarms, tree fire highlight 7-day period for firefighters
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the seven-day period of Aug. 22-28.
City park’s exercise equipment on board’s meeting agenda
The Philomath Park Advisory Board plans to meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Philomath City Hall for an agenda that includes the collection of feedback […]
After false starts, Oregon House passes transportation tax package
A bill to fund road maintenance and stave off hundreds of layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation narrowly cleared the Oregon House on Monday, […]
More questions arise about state investments in private equity
As Oregon state treasurer for eight years, Tobias Read didn’t have a discouraging word for “private equity,” the secretive investments that account for one quarter […]
Philomath in Photos
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Three Things: School safety, ‘Tree Man’ and Olivia’s ranking
Over the past several months, the Philomath School District has taken a comprehensive look at campus safety, especially in the aftermath of threats that had […]
Warriors fall to Stayton in football despite explosive plays on offense
STAYTON — Down 21-14 on Friday night with time running out in the first half, Philomath needed a big play to head into halftime on […]
Gallery: PHS football at Stayton (Aug. 29, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High School’s 52-27 football loss at Stayton on Friday.
Warriors ease into cross-country season with 3K at Western Oregon
The Philomath High School boys and girls cross-country teams opened their seasons Friday evening with an appearance at The Opener, a 3-kilometer race on the […]
Community Calendar
Tuesday, September 2
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Philomath Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, September 3
• Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Philomath Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• BUILD IT Day at Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Marys River Grange No. 685 Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 4
• Philomath Citizens’ Academy, 6 p.m.
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