VOLUME 6, NUMBER 183
Friday, September 5, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
Oh, so close. Philomath High’s volleyball team nearly swept Crescent Valley, last year’s 5A state runner-up, on the road last night but the Raiders survived five match points in the third set and then won the next two to pull out the win. The Dementia Warriors, a Philomath-based organization that has steadily grown since the late Jerry Wylie established it in 2017, is making a charge into an annual Alzheimer’s fundraiser. This was mentioned in a story earlier in the week but the city has a new Public Art Committee that needs community volunteers. Plus, the organizers of a new senior group are penning a column about their monthly get-togethers. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath pushes 5A state runner-up to limit in volleyball opener
CORVALLIS — In the season opener Thursday night on the road in a hot gymnasium, Philomath High’s volleyball team had last year’s Class 5A state […]
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Dementia Warriors lead charge into annual Alzheimer’s fundraiser event
The Dementia Warriors will once again don their trademark orange T-shirts and take to the walking path at Oregon State University later this month, continuing […]
City seeking volunteers for new Public Art Committee
The Philomath City Council is accepting applications through the end of this month for five volunteer positions on its newly formed Public Art Committee. The […]
PHILOMATH Sensational Senior Society: Building ‘ships’ on the 2nd Tuesday each month
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Oregon House, Senate must convene during special session pause under state constitution
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Oregon child welfare agency plans more sleep safety training after infant’s death
Oregon’s child welfare agency has given itself until the beginning of next year to more adequately train prospective foster parents on safe sleeping conditions after […]
Highest-rated scenic drives in Oregon by visitors
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Public Safety Chili Cook-Off returns to Philomath this Sunday
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Season preview: PHS girls soccer team heads into fall with new vibe
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Second annual Crystal Creek Run set for Sept. 20 at Eddyville
Local runners have an opportunity coming up with the Crystal Creek Run returning for its second year on Saturday, Sept. 20 in Eddyville. The race […]
Community Calendar
Friday, September 5
• Philomath Fire and Rescue Civil Service Commission Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• Philomath Football vs. Newport, 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 6
• Planting for Pollinators: Trees & Shrubs Class at Shonnard’s, 10 a.m.
Sunday, September 7
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.
• Public Safety Chili Cookoff, 1-5 p.m.
• DRTR at Lumos Wine, 2 p.m.
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