VOLUME 6, NUMBER 185
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
Here’s a look back at the top stories of this past week. See you at the chili cook-off. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Public Safety Chili Cook-Off returns to Philomath this Sunday
Annual fundraiser at the rodeo grounds brings community together while supporting veteran scholarships
The aroma of simmering spices and the sound of friendly competition will fill the air at the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo grounds this Sunday as the annual Public Safety Chili Cook-Off returns for another year of community gathering and charitable fundraising. Scheduled to run from 1-5 p.m. Sept. 7 in the Yew Wood Corral, the […]
Outdoor fitness area planned for Philomath City Park
With a budget of $50,000 and identified by the city as a strategic plan priority, the project could be installed by next spring or summer
Next year at this time, local residents should be able to work on upper body strength on a trapeze rack or get their heart rate going on a cardio walker in a new outdoor exercise area planned for Philomath City Park. Assistant City Manager Chelsea Starner went through details of the latest planned addition to […]
Back to school: Measuring student success beyond test scores
Five principals share their insights as the new school year gets ready to begin across the district
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 and routines. For educators, it signals a new beginning and as the familiar rhythms of the back-to-school season take hold, the focus shifts to an enduring challenge — defining and […]
Season preview: Philomath ready to build on breakthrough season in volleyball
Second-year coach Whitney Rasmussen shifts focus to perfecting details with veteran squad eyeing another playoff run
After capturing the Oregon West Conference title for the first time in seven years and earning a berth in the Class 4A playoffs, the Philomath High School volleyball team enters 2025 with heightened expectations and a veteran core ready to take the next step. Whitney Rasmussen, now in her second season as head coach, has […]
Philomath pushes 5A state runner-up to limit in volleyball opener
Crescent Valley survives several match points in third set before pulling off the reverse sweep over the 4A Warriors
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 runner-up on the ropes. The 4A Warriors had won the first two sets and reached match point in the third with a 24-20 lead. But Crescent Valley survived to win […]
Dementia Warriors lead charge into annual Alzheimer’s fundraiser event
Philomath-based support group expects dozens of participants for Sept. 14 event at Oregon State University
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 their mission to normalize conversations about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia while raising funds for research and support. The Mid-Willamette Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s takes place Sunday, Sept. 14 at […]