VOLUME 6, NUMBER 244
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Happy Sunday, Philomath.
Here’s a rundown of top Philomath News stories over the past week. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
Top News/Columns
Art show brings reclusive wood sculptor’s work out of the shadows
Independent Community Club to host exhibit and sale of Charles Woodside’s intricate, hand-carved collection
An upcoming art show at the Independent Community Club’s historic building south of Philomath will give the public a rare chance to view and purchase the wood sculptures of Charles […]
Anonymous donor contributes $25,000 to jumpstart pool improvements
An anonymous donor has contributed $25,000 to cover the cost of Phase 1 renovations at Clemens Community Pool, Susan Halliday, school superintendent, announced at Thursday’s […]
Three Things: Bike bus, preserving history and robot security
A number of Philomath Elementary students gathered at Newton Creek Park Friday morning, but they weren’t waiting for a traditional school bus. Instead, they arrived […]
Longtime Benton County commissioner Linda Modrell dies at 82
Linda Modrell, a former Benton County commissioner who championed equality and advocated tirelessly for vulnerable residents during her 16-year tenure, died Nov. 8, 2025 at […]
Philomath schools briefly lock doors in ‘secure status’ response to police incident
Philomath schools went into “secure status” Wednesday morning after police responded to a report of a suicidal woman with a knife on foot in a […]
Top Sports
Smart captures Philomath’s first individual cross-country title in 22 years
Sophomore’s strong finish leads to win by 13-plus seconds and Warrior cross-country program earn 40th trophy in 43 years with 3rd-place team finish
EUGENE — Running onto the track for the final 300 meters, Philomath High’s Cassidy Smart knew that she was going to win. La Grande senior Brooke Perry, who stood atop […]
Gallery: PHS cross-country at 4A State Championships (Nov. 8, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s cross-country appearance at the Class 4A State Championships in Eugene on Saturday.
De La Rosa caps stellar senior football season with district’s top offensive honor
Philomath High senior Rocco De La Rosa capped his dominant final season by earning Special District 3 Offensive Player of the Year honors, headlining a […]
Stanley, May earn first-team all-conference honors for Philomath volleyball
Heading into volleyball season this fall, second-year coach Whitney Thomas settled on a strategic rotation change that paid major dividends, flipping the lineup positions of […]
PHS girls soccer dominates all-league team with 11 selections
The Philomath High School girls soccer team had no weak links anywhere on the pitch this fall in the Oregon West Conference, which was easily […]
Six Warriors earn all-conference honors in boys soccer
The Philomath High School boys soccer team placed six players on the all-Oregon West Conference team, including senior goalkeeper Jake McGaughy, junior forward Jacob Hernandez […]
Public Safety
Philomath man sentenced in sexual abuse case
A 46-year-old Philomath man has been sentenced to probation and jail time after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a teenage girl. Paul Raymond Gellatly was […]
Philomath Police Log: DUII arrests among recent responses
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included three DUII arrests.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Early-morning crash on Bellfountain Road among recent dispatches
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls included an early-morning dispatch to a single-vehicle crash on Bellfountain Road.
BCSO Log: Pickup-deer collision on Highway 20 among recent incidents
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included a Ford F-550’s collision with a deer on Highway 20.