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From 2021: The dogs of the Philomath School District — 4 pooches who add to school environment
Piper, Jack, Chester and Maddy enjoy spending time in school. Although there may be children with those same names learning in Philomath School District classrooms, we’re referring here to a fuzzy foursome that brings an amiable and approachable element to the learning environment. Each canine has a distinctive personality that many children have come to love. Piper’s now in her fourth year helping calm down anxious students at Clemens Primary School. Jack’s crazy cute face and demeanor makes him a…
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NEWS
Philomath School Board to hold budget hearing Thursday
The Philomath School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening with an agenda that includes a public hearing on the 2026-27 fiscal year budget. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. June 18 at the Philomath High School Community Conference Room. The budget hearing will occur…
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Alley vacation ordinance to return to next meeting for final approval
The Philomath City Council voted 4-1 during its June 8 meeting to pass an ordinance vacating a narrow unimproved alley near North Eighth Street — but because the vote was not unanimous, it will return to the council’s next meeting for a second and final roll-call vote. Mayor Christopher McMorran…
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Philomath Police Log: Hit-and-run, fraud report, bus incident
Philomath Police Log covering June 5-11 with incidents including a hit-and-run, fraud report and disorderly conduct on public transit.
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Fire and Rescue Calls: Motorcycle crash, outbuilding fire
Philomath Fire and Rescue’s weekly call log includes an outbuilding fire on Highway 99 under State Fire Marshal investigation and a motorcycle crash on Airport Avenue.
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OSU arboretum curator to present at Dementia Warriors meeting on Wednesday
The Dementia Warriors support group will welcome a special guest presenter at its next meeting — an Oregon State University expert who will take attendees on a tour of one of the Willamette Valley’s most distinctive living museums. Dan Blanchard, curator of Living Plant Collections at OSU, will present on…
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SPORTS
Philomath hires former Central assistant to take over as boys soccer coach
Philomath High School has a new boys soccer coach and he comes with a deep connection to the Oregon West Conference — and even a memory or two of playing against the Warriors. Gerardo Garibay, 31, was hired to lead the Philomath program after spending nearly a decade on the coaching staff at Central High School in Independence. He replaces Dave Ellis, who coached the Warriors from 2017 to 2025 and compiled a record of 61-37-12 that included a state…
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Three Warriors earn Special District 3 honors in boys volleyball
Three Philomath players were recognized for their contributions this season as part of those included on the Special District 3 all-district boys volleyball team. Senior Chris Eaton and senior Mayson Wallace earned second-team honors, while sophomore Nico Mayo Carrasco received an honorable mention selection. The Warriors finished the season 7-11…
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Philomath seniors celebrate college athletic commitments in signing ceremony
Eight Philomath High School seniors gathered on the school’s auditorium stage Monday to celebrate their commitments to compete in college athletics, signing a ceremonial document marking the occasion. The group represented four sports and five college destinations — volleyball players Taylor Hudson and Shaylee May will head to the College…
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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 who also saw time at shortstop and served as the team’s leadoff batter, was the lone Warrior to earn first-team honors. Three players landed on…
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026: Flower baskets and flags line Main Street Sunday on Flag Day. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026: Dogwood flowers bloom outside of Lupe's Community Garden. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026: Blood on the Plow plays a set at Music in the Park on Wednesday evening. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026: The Marys River on a June afternoon. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026: An interactive exhibit at the Philomath Museum encourages visitors to reflect on the nation's 250th birthday. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026: Philomath Academy Principal Garth Gerot shoots a photo of graduate candidates on the west lawn of the school on Friday morning. The academy's graduation is scheduled for June 10. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026: Chairs fill the field and track at Clemens Field ahead of Philomath High School's commencement exercises scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday.(Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026: Trophies won by Philomath High this academic year are lined up in the front office. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026: Philomath schoolchildren created artwork for the food donation barrel at Citizens Bank, items that then go to Philomath Community Services. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026: A 1952 MG TD on display on Saturday during the 1950s-themed Benton County Historical Society's 75th anniversary celebration. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
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