VOLUME 6, NUMBER 202
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
Here’s a look back at the top news and sports stories of this past week. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Benton County gets ready to unleash its first-ever Dog PAWlooza
New event, scheduled for Oct. 3, aims to be ‘one-stop shop’ for pet services and community connections
Benton County will roll out the red carpet for four-legged residents and their families on Friday, Oct. 3 with its inaugural Dog PAWlooza, an event that promises a tail-wagging hub of pet services, food and fun. “This is the first time we’re doing this and we don’t know how it’s going to go,” said James […]
Construction crew hits gas line on West Hills Road
Three-hour emergency response Monday morning prompts road closure, shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents
A construction-related natural gas leak on West Hills Road prompted a three-hour emergency response Monday morning that led to a road closure and shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents. Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to the incident at 9:35 a.m. in the 3200 block of West Hills Road east of Bullevard Street after construction crews struck […]
Pausch runs fastest 5K in PHS cross-country history at Tillamook meet
Warriors senior breaks Michael Miner’s record that had been set in 1982 mark; Lukas Hernandez also cracks school’s all-time top 5
Philomath High senior Leo Pausch shattered a 43-year-old school record Saturday at the Mook Cross-Country Invite. Competing at Alderbrook Golf Course in Tillamook, Pausch finished the 5-kilometer course in 15 minutes, 10.5 seconds and placed fourth in the “Gold Varsity” race. The previous school record of 15:34.4 had been set by Michael Miner in 1982. […]
Warriors pull away in 2nd half to down The Dalles, 48-21
Philomath overcomes slow start, late bus arrival to win its third straight football game
The Philomath High School football team broke open a close game in the second half to finish the nonconference portion of its schedule on a high note Friday night with a 48-21 victory at The Dalles. Warriors senior CD Nuño scored on an 85-yard kickoff return, junior defensive back Bryce Hruska had a pick-6 and […]
Philomath School Board sets hearing for complaints against chair
Erin Gudge opts for public session in the aftermath of a controversial social media post about Charlie Kirk
The Philomath School Board unanimously agreed Monday evening to move forward with a formal hearing to address complaints filed against board chair Erin Gudge over her controversial social media post about the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. During a brief 10-minute virtual meeting, the five-member board voted to formally accept all complaints filed to […]
Lilly’s Lope for Hope early registration now open
Annual 5K, fun run in Philomath, scheduled for Oct. 18, raises money and promotes awareness of youth suicide
Registration is now open for the 12th annual Lilly’s Lope for Hope, a 5-kilometer run and walk dedicated to raising awareness about youth suicide prevention. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 18, at Philomath City Park, with the timed 5K beginning at 10 a.m. Check-in and day-of registration will start at 9 a.m. Created […]