Volume 6, Number 186, September 9, 2025

VOLUME 6, NUMBER 186
Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Good morning, Philomath.

PHS sports are well under way and we have coverage of boys soccer from Monday afternoon. Plus, write-ups on girls soccer and cross-country from over the weekend. The latest logs from Philomath Police and Philomath Fire and Rescue have been posted. And we have a short preview on the final Music in the Park concert of the season. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

Editor’s Choice

Philomath opens boys soccer season with dominant 8-0 win

Through the first 30 minutes of Monday afternoon’s season opener, Philomath High’s boys soccer team clearly established itself as the more skilled team. Playing Elmira, […]

News

Philomath Police Log: Construction equipment theft among recent cases

A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included heavy construction equipment that was reported as stolen.

Fire and Rescue Calls: Small fire in alley among recent responses

A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls include a small fire in an alley and a one-vehicle crash into a […]

Mellencamp tribute band to perform at season’s final Music in the Park concert

The season-ending Music in the Park concert at Philomath City Park is planned for 6 p.m. Wednesday with a performance by Blood on the Plow. […]

One of the state’s leading economic observers says Oregon’s growth is over

As Oregon’s political and business leaders prepared for a summit later this year, they asked John Tapogna, the former president of the consulting firm ECOnorthwest, […]

Oregon leaders prepare court, legislative action after Trump floats National Guard in Portland

Oregon leaders say they are prepared to litigate and legislate against President Donald Trump’s potential mobilization of the National Guard in Portland following his comments […]

The most expensive homes sold in Corvallis this year

House prices have hovered near record highs for months, pushing affordability to new lows. But that hasn’t stopped ultra-wealthy buyers from splashing the cash. With […]

More Sports

Philomath’s Smart wins on grueling Ultimook cross-country course

Philomath High sophomore runner Cassidy Smart led from the start and not only conquered a challenging course but finished first in a field of 205 […]

Warriors rally past Seaside 2-1 in girls soccer

In a tight girls soccer match against Seaside on Saturday afternoon at the Oregon High School Soccer Showcase in Bend, Philomath rallied for two goals […]