VOLUME 7, NUMBER 123
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
A few weeks ago, I sat down with Syd Cothern, a Philomath High senior who has had to overcome more than most to earn a diploma. She is the subject of a feature story as we get closer to PHS graduation day. In sports, PHS sophomore Rylee Martin made all-conference first team in softball with five others also earning recognition. ODOT crews announced plans to upgrade curb ramps along Highway 20 in Philomath. Siuslaw National Forest issued a report on fire danger. This week’s Mount Union Stories subject is a teacher who died in 1925. Benton County named a permanent county administrator. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Class of 2026: Syd Cothern pushes herself across the graduation finish line
For Syd Cothern, crossing a finish line has never been just about running. The Philomath High School senior has been a distance runner for most […]
News
ODOT crews to upgrade curb ramps along Philomath stretch of Highway 20
Residents and motorists can expect to see construction activity in Philomath along Main Street as the Oregon Department of Transportation upgrades ADA-compliant curb ramps along […]
Siuslaw National Forest raises fire danger to moderate amid dry conditions
With unseasonably hot and dry conditions settling over western Oregon, Siuslaw National Forest officials have elevated the area’s fire danger rating from “low” to “moderate.” […]
Benton County names Rick Crager as permanent county administrator
Rick Crager has been appointed as Benton County’s permanent county administrator, effective June 1, following three months in the acting and interim roles. The Benton […]
Mount Union Stories: Alwilda Dunn (1847-1925)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Alwilda Dunn, who came to Oregon as a child in the early 1850s and was a teacher […]
More than 20 rural Oregon hospitals will receive millions from state and feds for maternal health
Oregon Gov. Kotek sends chief of staff to head troubled state transportation agency
Assisted living statistics: Demographics, services and trends
Sports
Six Warriors earn Oregon West all-conference softball honors
Philomath High School had six players recognized on the all-Oregon West Conference softball team, led by center fielder Rylee Martin’s first-team selection. Martin, a sophomore […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
State track: Four runner-up finishes power Philomath boys to 4th-place trophy
State track: Eckhold vaults to victory, Smart sweeps distance events to lead PHS girls
Gallery: PHS boys track and field at 4A state meet (May 29-30, 2026)
Gallery: PHS girls track and field at 4A state meet (May 29-30, 2026)
Philomath Police Log: Crashes, DUII arrests, missing meds
Fire and Rescue Calls: Three fires, scooter crash among recent calls
Philomath 2050 visioning project seeks community input
Letter: Philomath Fire and Rescue thanks community for levy support
Letter: Donors, businesses step up for Philomath senior celebration
Community Calendar
Wednesday, June 3
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• BUILD IT Day at Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Marys River Grange No. 685 Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, June 5
• PHS Parade of Graduates, 9:30 a.m.
• Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.
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