VOLUME 6, NUMBER 265
Friday, December 12, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
The Philomath City Council continued its discussions on hiking utility rates to make ends meet within the budget. Philomath High’s girls basketball team pulled out an impressive victory Thursday night over West Albany, however, the boys were not able to keep pace with the Bulldogs. Coverage from both games include photo galleries. Several Philomath fall sports athletes made all-state teams. City councilors approved 2026 development charges. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath City Council delays utility rate decision, seeks more data
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Philomath City Council approves 2026 development fees
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Sports
PHS girls rally past West Albany in 51-45 hoops victory
The Philomath High girls basketball team showed its depth and defensive prowess Thursday evening by erasing a seven-point halftime deficit to defeat Class 5A West […]
Gallery: PHS girls basketball vs. West Albany (Dec. 11, 2025)
A collection of images from Philomath High’s 51-45 girls basketball win over West Albany on Thursday.
Philomath falls to West Albany in nonleague boys basketball matchup
The Philomath High boys basketball team faced an uphill battle from the opening tip Thursday night in a 71-46 loss to West Albany. The Warriors […]
Gallery: PHS boys basketball vs. West Albany (Dec. 11, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s boys basketball loss at home vs. West Albany on Thursday.
Philomath fall sports athletes earn first-team all-state honors
Philomath High School standouts in football, girls soccer and cross-country have earned first-team all-state recognition. Others in those fall sports along with volleyball also made […]
Philomath in Photos
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Vietnam War era veterans honored with commemorative pins
Philomath swimmer wouldn’t mind breaking more school records
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Wildlife officials investigating poaching in Lincoln County
Community Calendar
Friday, December 12
• Philomath Public Works Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
• PHS Wrestling at Warrior Classic, 2:30 p.m.
• Bingo at the Grange, 6-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 13
• Getting Houseplants Ready for Winter at Shonnard’s, 10 a.m.
• Santa at the Library, 10 a.m.-noon
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