VOLUME 6, NUMBER 187
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
The rivalry between law-enforcement agencies gets heated during the chili cook-off (but it’s all in good fun). Yesterday’s storm that rolled through led to an early ending for the PHS girls soccer game. The School Board plans to meet Thursday. The volleyball team won its home opener. We have a death notice for Phillip Balmer. And the latest in the Mount Union Stories series has been posted. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Law enforcement rivalry heats up every year at chili cook-off
Two hours before the opening of Sunday’s Public Safety Chili Cook-Off at the rodeo grounds, nearly two dozen teams were busy preparing their entries in […]
News
Death Notice: Phillip Eugene Balmer (1942-2025)
Phillip Eugene Balmer, 83, of Philomath, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the McHenry Funeral […]
School Board to vote on teacher contract Thursday
The Philomath School Board plans to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday for an agenda that includes a vote on the approval of a collective bargaining […]
Mount Union Stories: Allison G. Haggerty (1859-1924)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Allison G. Haggerty, a 65-year-old man who was born in Canada and had made his home in […]
CVS reverses course, won’t give COVID vaccines to Oregonians without prescriptions
One of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical chains has walked back its offering of the COVID-19 vaccine to Oregonians without a prescription as pharmacies and the […]
More than half of Northwest in severe, extreme drought, Oregon in historic dry period
Nearly 80% of the Northwest is in a drought this summer, with more than half in a severe or extreme drought, according to a July […]
The luckiest U.S. states to gamble in
Some states hit the jackpot more often. This map illustrates the idea that luck isn’t evenly distributed when it comes to gambling wins across the […]
Sports
Philomath girls beat Gladstone before storm ends soccer game early
In the 64th minute Tuesday while Philomath celebrated sophomore Kya Bolton’s second goal of the game for a 3-0 advantage against visiting Gladstone, dark storm […]
Gallery: PHS girls soccer vs. Gladstone (Sept. 9, 2025)
A collection of photos from the Philomath High School girls soccer team’s 3-0 win over Gladstone on Tuesday.
Warriors sweep their way to volleyball victory over Warrenton
The Philomath High School volleyball team posted its first victory of the season with a 28-26, 25-16, 25-15 win over visiting Warrenton. The Warriors (1-1) […]
Philomath in Photos
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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, […]
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. […]
Community Calendar
Wednesday, September 10
• Philomath Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
• Squishtivities, 11 a.m.
• Music in the Park Series, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Business After Hours, 6 p.m.
• Wren Community Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Bluegrass Jam at Marys River Grange Hall, 7 p.m.
Thursday, September 11
• PHS Boys Soccer vs. Marist Catholic, 4 p.m.
• Teen Anime Club, 4 p.m.
• Philomath Citizens’ Academy, 6 p.m.
• PHS Volleyball vs. Marist Catholic, 6 p.m.
• Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
Friday, September 12
• Philomath Museum Exhibit Reception for Airwaves to Algorithms, 6 p.m.
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