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Philomath vetting two bidders for water treatment plant construction contract
The city of Philomath received two bids for construction of its new water treatment plant ahead of the April 7 deadline, but City Manager Chris Workman told the City Council on Monday that additional vetting of the bidders is underway before a contractor is selected. Workman said the city is asking both bidders to answer a questionnaire covering their qualifications and including details such as subcontractors, site superintendents and related background information — a step he described as standard due…
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PHS boys volleyball drops match at Willamette Valley Christian
The Philomath High School boys volleyball team went up against a formidable opponent on the road Tuesday evening and fell to Willamette Valley Christian in three sets. The Crusaders, a private school out of Brooks north of Salem, posted a 25-15, 25-20, 25-19 win to improve their season record to…
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Philomath City Council grants Heritage Tree status to Douglas fir grove on North Ninth
A grove of three Douglas fir trees on North Ninth Street received official Heritage Tree designation from the Philomath City Council on Monday night. The council unanimously approved a resolution granting the status to the trees located at 146 N. Ninth St. “Two applications were received this year for Heritage…
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Philomath’s spring recycling event set for April 18
The annual opportunity in Philomath to clear space in the garage and get rid of broken, unwanted recyclable junk is coming up Saturday. Provided in cooperation with Republic Services, the city’s spring recycling event will run from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Public Works yard. The cleanup event is free…
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Here’s how Oregonians can update their voter registration info ahead of May primary
Oregonians have until April 28 to register to vote or change their party affiliation for the upcoming primary election. That’s because Oregon law requires voters to be registered 21 days before an election. Most Oregonians are automatically registered as nonaffiliated voters when they obtain a driver’s license or state-issued ID…
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Mount Union Stories: Rebecca Simpson (1864/65-1889)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Rebecca Simpson, who died at age 24 from consumption, a disease known today as tuberculosis. Her husband died of the same disease at age 32 in 1884.
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Boys golf team finishes 5th at Mallard Creek event
The Philomath High School boys golf team finished fifth Monday in a tournament at Mallard Creek Golf Course near Lebanon. Cascade won the team competition with a score of 329, followed by Sweet Home at 343, North Marion at 360 and Newport at 368. Philomath finished with a team score…
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Muir leads Warriors at girls golf tourney at Mallard Creek
Isabelle Muir led the Philomath High School girls golf team with a round of 96 on Monday as the Warriors competed at Mallard Creek Golf Course in Lebanon. Muir, a senior, carded scores of 48 and 48 for her 18-hole total, finishing eighth overall in the individual standings. Senior Shaylee…
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026: Wood rounds are stacked at Philomath High School's Forestry and Natural Resources outdoor classroom. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026: California poppies grow outside the Philomath Youth Activities Club. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026: Sunset on Friday evening at Skirvin Park's Horse Plaza. (Photo by Kendra Gillman) 
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026: Construction progress has become more visible in recent weeks at Tall Timber RV Park along North 19th Street. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026: Crack-and-seal street project along Applegate Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026: A pink sunset over Philomath on Sunday evening. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026: High school golf is in its second year at Philomath. Here, Roman Robins walks the course Monday at Trysting Tree Golf Club in Corvallis. (Photo by Andy Cripe/Philomath News) 
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026: Several different people of all ages helped move shovels of dirt during a tree-planting ceremony Friday afternoon in front of Philomath Community Library. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026: Public art in Dale Collins Park. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026: Spring tree blooms along North 17th Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026: An Easter bunny pickup in the PHS parking lot. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
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