VOLUME 6, NUMBER 188
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
I’ll be traveling out of state within the next 24 hours and so there won’t be a Friday newsletter. Write-ups and photos from Thursday’s sporting events won’t go on the news site until sometime during the day tomorrow. There are plans for Saturday and Sunday newsletters.
In this newsletter, we have a couple of stories out of this week’s City Council meeting — one that leads off with an age-friendly resolution and another on Park board vacancies. Plus, the cross-country teams were in action yesterday and we have the latest BCSO Log. And, check out who we found on the sidelines before last weekend’s OSU football game in Philomath in Photos. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath modifies age-friendly resolution in favor of independent approach
The Philomath City Council tweaked a previously approved resolution during its regular monthly meeting on Monday as part of an initiative to create an age-friendly […]
News
PHS girls win Country Fair Classic, boys finish 2nd
The Philomath High girls took first place and the boys were second Wednesday at the Country Fair Classic. The Warrior girls had three top-10 placewinners […]
BCSO Log: Driver attempting to elude law enforcement among recent arrests
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included a juvenile driver attempting to elude law enforcement and a couple of miniature […]
Philomath City Council fills park board vacancy
The Philomath City Council filled one of two vacant seats on the Philomath Park Advisory Board during its regular meeting Monday night at City Hall. […]
Linn-Benton Community College releases summer term honor roll
Linn-Benton Community College released this week the names of students who made the honor roll for the completed summer term. The list includes five students […]
Who’s running for office in Oregon in 2026?
Thursday marks the official start of the 2026 election season in Oregon, as candidates for state and local offices are finally able to file for […]
Oregon gained state government workers in the past year while manufacturing ranks fell
Oregon’s lagging economy had one hot spot last fiscal year: State government’s workforce grew 4%. Whether Oregonians find that good or bad, almost all will […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
Community Calendar
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.
Saturday, September 13
• 9/11 National Day of Remembrance and Community Service, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Mount Union Cemetery Work Party, 9 a.m.
• Planting for Pollinators: Annuals & Perennials, 10 a.m.
• Benton County Genealogical Society Program, 11 a.m.
• Enjoy the Ride at Lumos Wine, 2 p.m.
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