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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 on it. “He just liked to come down and keep it clean, and I came a few times and helped him trim the bushes, get the weeds out of here,”…
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NEWS
Mount Union Stories: Edgar J. Hendricks (1842-1911)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Civil War veteran Edgar J. Hendricks, who died in December 1911and is buried in the cemetery’s Southwest section.
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Back to school: Principals detail enrollment, staffing and new programs for 2026-27
As Philomath students head back to class this week, principals across the district say budget cuts and reduction-in-force decisions made earlier this year are shaping the 2026-27 school year in ways families may not immediately notice — but staff are feeling the effects directly. None of the district’s schools had…
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Philomath Police Log: Felony assault arrest, 2 hit-and-run incidents
Philomath’s weekly police log for Aug. 21-27 covers a felony assault arrest, two hit-and-run crashes, a sex offense report and a phone scam attempt.
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Fire and Rescue Calls: Small wildland fire, crashes with injuries, assistance at Polk County blaze
Philomath Fire and Rescue battled a wildland fire, assisted at Polk County’s Elkins Fire, and responded to two crashes during the week of Aug. 21-27.
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Three Things: Omelets return, push to help Harriet retire and a warning from Lane County
The griddles fire back up at College United Methodist Church on Friday, Sept. 4, as monthly omelet dinners return from their summer break — a tradition that traces back nearly four decades. Dr. Ken Holleman, a poultry science professor at Oregon State University and church member, launched the fundraiser in…
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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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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
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) 
THURSDAY, AUG. 20, 2026: A vintage Studebaker pickup parked at the Philomath Farmers' Market last weekend. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19, 2026: A school bus mailbox on South Ninth Street marks the location of the Philomath School District's new transportation provider, First Student Inc. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, AUG. 18, 2026: Ashlyn Terry, of Philomath, competes in pole bending at last weekend's Northwest Youth Rodeo Association finals in the Frolic arena. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, AUG. 15, 2026: Chainsaw art at Skirvin Park. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, AUG. 14, 2026: A chestnut horse pauses for a close-up at the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo grounds Friday morning as the Northwest Rodeo Association finals get ready to kick off. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, AUG. 13, 2026: Philomath Public Works employees install wood framing Wednesday around the new readerboard at Dale Collins Memorial Park. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12, 2026: Benton County Emergency Manager and Philomath resident Bryan Lee encourages residents to prepare for emergencies during a program at the Sunset Building in Corvallis on Tuesday night.(Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, AUG. 11, 2026: A load of lumber rolls down Philomath's Main Street last week. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 2026: Mule On Fire plays a set at the Strengthening Rural Families Summer Gathering Friday night at Lumos Wine Co. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, AUG. 7, 2026: Jodi Russell, Philomath Community Services board president, shares comments at Thursday's Celebrating Service fundraiser at Cardwell Hill Cellars. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, AUG. 6, 2026: Hazy skies from wildfire smoke as seen this week in the Philomath area. (Photo by David Low) 
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5, 2026: A banner at Philomath Community Library's front desk promotes summer reading. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, AUG. 4, 2026: Philomath High junior Bryce Hruska shows his pygmy goat during the Lee Allen Memorial Youth Auction Saturday night at the Benton County Fair. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, AUG. 1, 2026: Philomath City Park's skate park opened during the summer of 2000. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
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