VOLUME 6, NUMBER 220
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Happy Sunday, Philomath.
Here’s a rundown of top Philomath News stories over the past week. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Local artists open their studios for 20th annual tour
Free, self-guided tour features 36 artists across 13 locations over two weekends
For more than two decades, artists in and around Philomath have been inviting the public into their private creative spaces to see where the magic happens. Over the next two weekends, the 20th annual Philomath Open Studios Art Tour and Sale will feature 36 artists across 13 locations. An informative brochure combined with distinctive yellow […]
Three Things: Cellphone policy, runners and Citizens Academy
A cellphone ban implemented at the start of this school year received praise in a recent Philomath School Board meeting with a report of widespread […]
Philomath secures $80,000 grant for pedestrian, bicycle safety plan
The city of Philomath received $80,000 in regional transportation funding that will be used toward the development of a strategic action plan focused on pedestrian […]
Gallery: PHS Homecoming Parade (Oct. 17, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High School’s homecoming parade down Applegate Street on Friday.
Top Sports
Warriors rally past Cascade in four-set volleyball thriller
Philomath High puts together balanced attack and sends a message to the rest of the conference
Two days can make all the difference. After a disappointing sweep at the hands of Stayton on Tuesday, the Philomath High volleyball team rebounded in impressive fashion Thursday night by defeating Cascade 28-26, 20-25, 25-22, 25-16 in an Oregon West Conference showdown. The victory over the No. 2-ranked Cougars (13-5 overall, 7-1 Oregon West) proved […]
Smart shines on home course with commanding Mariman victory
Entering Clemens Field for the final 300 meters of Saturday afternoon’s 40th annual Paul Mariman Invitational, Philomath High’s Cassidy Smart glanced up at the scoreboard […]
Warrior defense delivers in crucial 27-21 football win over Junction City
Defense wins games — it’s an old adage in football that’s been around for decades. In Philomath High’s 27-21 homecoming win on Friday night over […]
A third Hernandez brother finds net this season in Philomath’s 7-0 boys soccer rout
Philomath High’s Lukas Hernandez spends most of his time on the pitch anchoring the Warrior defense as a pivotal part of the team’s back line. […]
Warriors weather homecoming test in 3-1 girls soccer victory over Stayton
During the chaos of homecoming week with tired legs and distractions aplenty, Philomath High’s girls soccer team found exactly what it needed in a 3-1 […]