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Park board gets first look at Newton Creek bridge project
Philomath’s Park Advisory Board got its first detailed look Tuesday night at a project that will bring noticeable changes to Philomath City Park — the replacement of two culverts with new bridges designed to improve fish passage and reduce flood risk along Newton Creek. Rachael Rosenstein, restoration project manager for the Marys River Watershed Council, presented the project to the board during its regular monthly meeting at Philomath City Hall. The project targets two culverts in the park — one…
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NEWS
News Tracker: Highway 20 safety event, health equity walk gains momentum, Grange Day tops $3,200
The latest on three Philomath News stories: Rich Saalsaa’s health equity walk draws a Montana proclamation, Amazing Grange Day raises more than $3,200, and Gabriel Cleveland is formally charged with 14 counts.
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BCSO Log: Highway 20 traffic hazard, harassment report
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office log includes a Highway 20 traffic hazard near Blodgett and a telephonic harassment investigation in Philomath.
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‘He never really stopped volunteering’: Philomath dedicates Dale Collins Memorial Park
Standing in front of a new readerboard in Dale Collins Memorial Park late Tuesday morning, Mary Jo Collins remembered coming down to the green space on the east end of the Philomath couplet to help her husband keep it in top shape long before the city ever put his name…
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Skate park replacement discussion postponed to October
The Philomath Park Advisory Board pushed back a planned discussion on replacing the skate park at Philomath City Park by opting to wait until more interested board and community members can attend. The item had been placed on the Sept. 1 agenda, but board chair Larry Sleeman said many of…
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Business news: Remodeling firm’s staff earn national certifications
Henderer Design + Build + Remodel, a remodeling and custom home building company with its production shop in Philomath, announced that two team members have earned professional certifications from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Rylee Henderer earned the Universal Design Certified Professional designation, which recognizes professionals dedicated to…
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SPORTS
Marist boys edge Philomath in boys soccer, 2-0
The Philomath High School boys soccer team opened its season Tuesday in Eugene under first-year head coach Gerardo Garibay with a 2-0 loss to Marist Catholic. A report on the game was not available. Marist Catholic was ranked No. 7 in the OSAAtoday coaches preseason poll. Philomath now turns its attention to the Bend Soccer Showcase on Friday and Saturday. The Warriors are scheduled to play at 5 p.m. Friday against Ontario and 9 a.m. Saturday against Baker. Ontario, ranked…
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Philomath girls volleyball falls on the road to open 2026 season
The Philomath High School volleyball team opened its 2026 season Tuesday with a 25-7, 25-16, 25-12 loss on the road at Marist Catholic in Eugene. Senior Nora Stanley led the Warriors with eight kills, while sophomore Alyssa Stanley added five. Senior setter Cheyenne Adams ran the offense with 10 assists.…
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Philomath girls soccer opens season with 7-0 loss to defending state champion Marist
Philomath High’s girls soccer team knew what it was signing up for when the schedule-makers put reigning Class 4A state champion Marist Catholic on the docket for the season opener. A young Warriors roster, already without leading scorer Kya Bolton, would have to find out fast just how far the…
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Gallery: PHS girls soccer vs. Marist Catholic (Sept. 1, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 7-0 girls soccer loss at home to Marist Catholic on Tuesday.
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 3, 2026: Blackberries along Newton Creek. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2, 2026: Free "little library" at the corner of Sunrose Court and Neabeack Hill Drive. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, SEPT. 1, 2026: The Root Vegetables, a Philomath-based group, plays to a packed house at the Willamette Grange on Saturday night. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, AUG. 29, 2026: Philomath High cheerleaders engage with the student section during Friday night's football opener at Clemens Field. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, AUG. 28, 2026: DTW Lite plays jazz during last weekend's final Music in the Park concert. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, AUG. 27, 2026: Finished street improvements on South 11th between Applegate and Main. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26, 2026: Seniors Erynn Kohler, left, and Olivia Daggett get started on painting their parking spots at Philomath High School on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
TUESDAY, AUG. 25, 2026: The creativity of student artists on display on a mural located outside of Philomath High's Clemens Community Pool. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
SATURDAY, AUG. 22, 2026: Strings of lights brighten 13th Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, AUG. 21, 2026: Sunflowers bloom at Lupe's Community Garden next to Philomath Community Services. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
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