• TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026: The Ritner Creek Bridge, located along Kings Valley Highway, was originally constructed in 1926. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026: A giant inflatable Uncle Sam stands at salute in front of a patriotically decorated home on West Hills Road. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026: Participants work a fire hose in the Philomath Middle School parking lot on the second day of the FRIEND Firefighter STEM Camp last weekend. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026: The Philomath Frolic and Rodeo runs July 9-11. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026: Daylilies in bloom Monday evening at Dale Collins Park in Philomath. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026: Colorful balloons decorate the social hall inside Peace Lutheran Church. The church celebrated its 75th anniversary this past Sunday. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026: A Philomath Frolic and Rodeo flag waves in the breeze at the rodeo arena. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026: A vintage automobile cruises down Applegate Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026: Sunset at Marys River Park and Natural Area. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026: Flower baskets and flags line Main Street Sunday on Flag Day. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026: Dogwood flowers bloom outside of Lupe’s Community Garden. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026: Blood on the Plow plays a set at Music in the Park on Wednesday evening. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026: The Marys River on a June afternoon. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026: An interactive exhibit at the Philomath Museum encourages visitors to reflect on the nation’s 250th birthday. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026: Philomath Academy Principal Garth Gerot shoots a photo of graduate candidates on the west lawn of the school on Friday morning. The academy’s graduation is scheduled for June 10. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026: Chairs fill the field and track at Clemens Field ahead of Philomath High School’s commencement exercises scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday.(Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026: Trophies won by Philomath High this academic year are lined up in the front office. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
  • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026: Philomath schoolchildren created artwork for the food donation barrel at Citizens Bank, items that then go to Philomath Community Services. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
  • TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026: A 1952 MG TD on display on Saturday during the 1950s-themed Benton County Historical Society’s 75th anniversary celebration. (Photo by Eric Niemann)