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PHS sophomore pitcher delivers in 8-7 softball win over Molalla
Philomath High sophomore pitcher Hailey Smith needed to hold on. With the Warriors clinging to an 8-7 lead in the top of the seventh inning in Thursday’s softball matchup at Warrior Field, Smith focused on one thing at a time. “I was like, ‘gotta hold this one, gotta hold this batter, keep it there, keep it in the infield’ and just allow my team to make plays,” Smith said. The team’s pitching ace came through, retiring the first two batters…
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Iran War drives Oregon gas to $5 average with no quick fix in sight
Gas prices across the country have soared since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, with Oregon’s statewide cost per gallon shooting to an average of $5.00 a gallon on April 7, up from $3.92. The national average was $4.14. Oregon’s highest prices are found in Curry…
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Annual book sale returns April 10-12 to Benton County Fairgrounds
The Philomath Community Library is among the beneficiaries of the Friends and Foundation of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library’s annual BIG Book Sale, scheduled for Friday through Sunday at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Corvallis. Proceeds from the three-day sale fund activities and programs at all four county library branches…
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BCSO Log: Gift card scam, crashes and a high-speed stop
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office log covers a $3,000 gift card scam, two crashes, suspected mail theft and a reckless driving arrest.
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Richardson tapped to lead Benton County Community Development department
Benton County has announced the hiring of Bob Richardson as its next Community Development director. Richardson, who will begin the role April 17, brings more than two decades of land use planning experience in Benton and Linn counties to the position. Most recently, he spent 7-1/2 years as the land…
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Cascade holds off Philomath in boys volleyball
The Philomath High boys volleyball team showed resilience in two of three sets Wednesday night but couldn’t overcome Cascade’s athleticism and big hitting in a 25-23, 25-13, 25-23 loss to the visiting Cougars. The loss dropped the Warriors to 2-3 overall and 1-3 in league play. Cascade improved to 4-1…
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Gallery: PHS softball vs. Molalla (April 9, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 8-7 softball victory over visiting Molalla on Thursday,.
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Gallery: PHS boys volleyball vs. Cascade (April 8, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s boys volleyball match at home vs. Cascade on Wednesday.
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
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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