VOLUME 6, NUMBER 213
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
The Philomath School Board chose a new chair. In a Love of Learning column, Eric Niemann celebrates the Navy’s 250th birthday with a Philomath angle. We have the latest OSP Log, an obituary for Brian Stokes, cross-country news and meeting previews for City Council and the Fire and Rescue board. Don’t forget about today’s open house at the fire station and the huge Paul Mariman cross-country meet in town. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath School Board reorganizes its leadership
The Philomath School Board made it official during its regular monthly meeting Thursday night by installing Tom Klipfel as the board chair. Erin Gudge resigned […]
News
Love of Learning: U.S. Navy celebrates its 250th birthday
Back in 1775, the British Royal Navy controlled the high seas. British ships were authorized to intercept merchant ships bound for the American colonies and […]
Obituary: Brian Michael Stokes (1975-2025)
Brian Michael Stokes, age 50, went to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Brian was born May 28, 1975 in Corvallis, […]
Grant funding, proposed annexations highlight Philomath City Council meeting agenda
The Philomath City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Philomath City Hall for an agenda that includes decisions on 2025-26 grant allocations. The […]
OSP Log: Two fatal crashes occur a day apart on highway near Myrtle Point
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Philomath Fire and Rescue board to meet Monday afternoon
The Philomath Fire and Rescue board of directors plan to meet at 3 p.m. Monday for an agenda that includes ongoing discussions on a proposed […]
Oregon’s most dangerous job is not what you might expect
Given the influence of reality television and the visibility of public safety officers, logging, mining, policing and firefighting might seem some of the most dangerous […]
Sports
Pausch, Hernandez run in high-profile Portland meet
Philomath High standout cross-country runners Leo Pausch and Lukas Hernandez competed Friday in the sixth annual Rose City Championships. Pausch, a senior, covered the course […]
In Case You Missed It
Warriors bounce back with 33-6 football win at Cottage Grove
COTTAGE GROVE — Philomath running back Gavin Bennett wasn’t ready for the game to end Thursday night in Cottage Grove. Even with the Warriors cruising […]
New pastor brings fresh vision to Philomath church
Pastor Rachel Profitt had no connection to Philomath before this fall, but when the district pastor offered her the opportunity to lead the New Life […]
Early strike lifts Philomath to 1-0 boys soccer win over Newport
In a key boys soccer match Thursday for positioning in the Oregon West Conference standings, Philomath High defeated visiting Newport, 1-0. The Warriors improve to […]
Warrior soccer girls now 5-0 in league play
In a girls soccer match Thursday night with first-place implications in the Oregon West Conference, Philomath High remained unbeaten with a 6-3 victory at Newport. […]
Balanced attack carries Philomath past Sweet Home in 3 sets
The Philomath High School volleyball team won its third straight match to keep pace with Cascade in the Oregon West Conference standings, defeating Sweet Home […]
Genealogical program to focus on finding female ancestors
The Benton County Genealogical Society invites the public to its monthly program at 11 a.m. Saturday at Philomath Museum. The program will feature a RootsTech […]
Annual event at fire station on Saturday to showcase community resources
Philomath Fire and Rescue will welcome the community to Station 201 on Main Street Saturday for an open house and health fair that organizers say […]
Community Calendar
Saturday, October 11
• Mount Union Cemetery Work Party, 9 a.m.
• Strengthening Rural Families Health Fair, 11 a.m.
• Philomath Fire and Rescue Open House, 11 a.m.
• Benton County Genealogical Society Program, 11 a.m.
• PHS Cross-Country at Paul Mariman Invitational, 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, October 12
• John Nilsen in Concert, 10:30 a.m.
• Trees and Shrubs for Small Spaces at Shonnard’s, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, October 13
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Philomath City Council Work Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Country Dance at Marys River Grange, 7 p.m.
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