VOLUME 6, NUMBER 232
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Happy Sunday, Philomath.
Here’s a rundown of top Philomath News stories over the past week. For the latest sports results from Saturday (cross-country and volleyball plus football forfeit news), go online to PhilomathNews.com — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Building character and community: Eagle Scout projects leave lasting mark on Philomath
Disc golf courses, murals, park shelters and more — young leaders have transformed their community one project at a time
The wooden sign greeting visitors at Newton Creek Park tells a story bigger than its welcoming message. Carved from a cross-section of tree trunk, the “Welcome to Philomath” marker represents more than civic pride — it’s a testament to youth leadership and a community tradition spanning generations. Ryan Hindman, then a member of Troop 562, […]
Grand jury indicts Philomath woman in fatal April crash on Highway 34
A Benton County grand jury has indicted a 22-year-old Philomath woman on manslaughter and other charges stemming from a crash on Alsea Highway this past […]
Three Things: Trunk or Treating, KV volunteers and the election
While my two boys were inside Natural Heritage Finishes adding to their collection of sweet treats, I watched with curiosity the “scarecrow on a porch” […]
Gallery: Trunk or Treat (Oct. 31, 2025)
A collection of photos from the Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce’s Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31.
Top Sports
PHS girls clinch league title outright with 3-2 Senior Night win
Warriors finish Oregon West play undefeated at 9-0-1, now prepare for the Class 4A playoffs
Although the opponent scored a couple of late goals, the Philomath High School girls soccer team closed out a successful regular season Tuesday with a 3-2 victory over visiting Newport. The Warriors won the Oregon West Conference title outright with the victory, finishing at 9-0-1 in league play. “We’re really excited because it was our […]
Philomath football loses playoff spot over eligibility violation
On Friday night after the final buzzer, Philomath High celebrated a 26-14 football victory over Sweet Home and an apparent berth in the Class 4A […]
Warriors fall to Newport in boys soccer, miss 4A playoffs
The Philomath High School boys soccer team saw its season end Tuesday night with a 2-1 loss at Newport. The Cubs (9-4-1 overall, 6-3-1 Oregon […]
Philomath advances to state football playoffs behind De La Rosa’s career night
Editor’s Note: After this story had been published, news broke on Saturday that Philomath had been forced to forfeit the win over Sweet Home because […]
Public Safety
Philomath Police Log: DUII arrests, reports of possible car prowlers
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included two DUII arrests and cases involving rat-infested garbage piles and possible car prowlers.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Crash, gas leak, unauthorized burn pile among responses
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls include a gas leak and unauthorized backyard burn pile.
BCSO Log: Beekeeper’s smoldering smoke pot leads to pickup fire
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included a beekeeper’s pickup that became fully engulfed in flames along Highway 34.
OSP Log: Man, 26, loses life merging onto I-5 at Woodburn
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of […]
BCSO alerts public to jail release scam
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam targeting families of people currently incarcerated at the county jail. The sheriff’s office said […]
