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Philomath gears up to spread the word on proposed zoning changes
Philomath residents will start hearing more in the new year about proposed changes to the city’s zoning map and development code. The Planning Commission is preparing an outreach campaign ahead of formal public hearings planned for this spring. City Manager Chris Workman presented the outreach plan to the Philomath City Council on Monday. No action was needed, but he invited councilors to take part, starting with an open house on Dec. 7. Workman said he has warned commissioners that no…
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NEWS
Philomath council race holds steady in latest Benton County election update
Updated results released Thursday by the Benton County Elections Office kept incumbent Jessica Andrade, former councilor David Low and challenger Amanda Polley in the top three spots in the Philomath City Council race. Andrade led the five-candidate field with 1,683 votes (25.53%). Low was second with 1,424 (21.60%) and Polley…
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McMorran to join League of Oregon Cities board of directors
Philomath Mayor Christopher McMorran will serve a three-year term on the League of Oregon Cities’ Board of Directors beginning next year. “Starting in January, I’ll be joining the LOC board, which I’m looking forward to, and I’m very honored to have that opportunity,” McMorran said. “So you’ll be hearing a…
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Philomath gets a RecycleOn Center for hard-to-recycle items
Philomath residents now have a free place to recycle plastic bags, bottle caps, aluminum foil and other materials that don’t belong in curbside bins. A RecycleOn Center opened last month at The Arc, 111 N. 20th St. It is one of dozens of drop-off sites opening across the state under…
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City Hall remodel returns for review at Philomath committee
The Philomath Finance and Administration Committee will revisit a proposed City Hall remodel and review the process for evaluating the city manager when it meets Thursday at Philomath City Hall. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the City Hall’s council chambers, 980 Applegate St. It will…
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Oregon Music Hall of Fame pianist returns to Philomath for Sunday concert
John Nilsen, an Oregon Music Hall of Fame pianist and composer, will perform a concert at 10 a.m. Sunday at College United Methodist Church in Philomath. Admission to the Nov. 15 event is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be accepted. Nilsen is a pianist, guitarist,…
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SPORTS
Nora Stanley earns first-team all-conference honors for 4th straight year
Philomath High senior Nora Stanley capped her career by earning first-team all-Oregon West Conference honors in volleyball for the fourth straight season. Stanley, an outside hitter, made the first team as a freshman and kept her place there every year after. As a junior, she was also named to the first team at the Class 4A state tournament. She was one of six players named to this season’s all-league first team. Her sister, sophomore middle blocker Alyssa Stanley, received honorable…
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League champion Philomath places eight on all-Oregon West girls soccer team
Philomath High School placed eight players on the all-Oregon West Conference girls soccer team, including three first-team picks — junior midfielder/forward Kya Bolton, junior midfielder Bella Nuñez and senior defender Annaleise Brown. Freshman midfielder Lilly Ellis, sophomore forward Autumn Wilson, freshman defender Noelle Gonzalez-Bush and senior goalkeeper Makena Sleeman made…
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Five Warriors earn all-conference honors in boys soccer
Philomath High School placed five players on the all-Oregon West Conference boys soccer team, including two first-team picks — junior midfielder Sammy Hernandez and junior forward Dreyton Nuño. Senior defender Esias Sapp and freshman forward Skyler Wilson made the second team, and junior midfielder Archer Schroeder received honorable mention. Hernandez…
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Ornament Hunt expands to more forests, including the Siuslaw
People hiking on public lands this holiday season could find a handmade wooden ornament on the trail. Finding one is also an entry for a two-day Willamette Valley getaway. The Willamette Valley Visitors Association is running its ninth annual Ornament Hunt from Nov. 20 through Dec. 31. This year the…
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
THURSDAY, NOV. 12, 2026: Excavation work underway on South Ninth Street and Main Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11, 2026: Workers spread infill across the new synthetic turf at Philomath High School’s Terry Stephenson Field last weekend. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
TUESDAY, NOV. 10, 2026: U.S. Navy veteran Vern Carr, father of PHS teacher Jessica Mattson, shares his military experience with students at Monday's Veterans Day high school assembly. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, NOV. 7, 2026: A Rotary Peace Pole was recently installed outside Philomath Community Services on South Ninth Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, NOV. 6, 2026: A sunrise appears over Neabeack Hill earlier this week. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, NOV. 5, 2026: Philomath High School students cheer for the girls soccer team during Wednesday afternoon's playoff game. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4, 2026: A red maple tree at Dale Collins Memorial Park. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, NOV. 3, 2026: Philomath native Joey Webber, who serves as Portland Timbers mascot Timber Joey, applauds as a specially designed scarf is unveiled during Native American Heritage Night at Sunday’s Timbers game. (Photo by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde)
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DULY WEDDED
The Dating Game couple
Does not disparage
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Game marriage
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U.S. SENATE
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OREGON LEGISLATURE
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BENTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Pat Malone
Commissioner Gabe Shepherd
Commissioner Nancy Wyse
PHILOMATH CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Christopher McMorran
President Teresa Nielson
Councilor Jessica Andrade
Councilor Diane Crocker
Councilor Spencer Irwin
Councilor Brent Kaseman
Councilor Rich Saalsaa
PHILOMATH SCHOOL BOARD
Chair Tom Klipfel
Vice Chair Erin McMullen
Director Ryan Cheeke
Director Erin Gudge
Director Sandi Hering