Volume 6, Number 203, September 30, 2025

VOLUME 6, NUMBER 203
Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Good morning, Philomath.

The School Board met last night to determine its next steps leading up to an Oct. 7 meeting. A wildfire broke out Sunday morning near Philomath. The museum has a program with an author and apple tasting coming up. Pioneer Connect is celebrating 75 years with some fun. Plus, the latest Police Log and Fire Calls as well as volleyball and cross-country reports from Saturday. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

Editor’s Choice

Philomath School Board accepts more complaints, finalizes hearing date

The Philomath School Board will meet for a special session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 to listen to citizens who submitted complaints against Chair […]

News

Wildfire breaks out on Evergreen Ridge west of Philomath

A wildfire broke out early Sunday morning in a timber harvest area west of Philomath, the Oregon Department of Forestry’s West Oregon District reported. At […]

Philomath Police Log: Wallet with lots of cash, too many dogs at motel among recent calls

A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included the case of a returned wallet with $2,700 cash and too many dogs in […]

Fire and Rescue Calls: Motorcycle crash into pickup at Fern and Wonderly among responses

A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls included a natural gas leak at a construction project on West Hills Road […]

Apple tasting and author talk set for Saturday at Philomath Museum

The Philomath Museum invites the community to kick off fall with a celebration of Pacific Coast fruit history from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday. Author Linda Ziedrich […]

Pioneer Connect celebrating 75 years of service with community event

Pioneer Connect is marking three-quarters of a century of service with a series of community celebrations, including Thursday in Philomath. The local telecommunications cooperative is […]

Siuslaw lifts fire restrictions following recent rainfall

Campers and outdoor enthusiasts can now enjoy the Siuslaw National Forest with officials announcing the rescission of public-use restrictions that had limited campfire and recreational […]

Oregon Senate passes $4.3 billion transportation package

The Oregon Senate on Monday in a party-line 18-11 vote passed a long-awaited transportation bill that will update the state’s funding sources for road maintenance […]

Judge sets Friday hearing on blocking National Guard deployment to Portland

The Oregon Department of Justice is asking a federal judge to temporarily block President Donald Trump from federalizing and deploying Oregon National Guard troops to […]

Sports

PHS rallies in finale to win volleyball tourney at Junction City

The Philomath High School volleyball team took first place in a tournament Saturday at Junction City, a performance that included a come-from-behind win in the […]

Philomath runners sweep individual titles at Willamette Golden Hour 5K

Philomath High School runners swept individual honors Saturday at the Willamette Golden Hour 5K with senior Leo Pausch and sophomore Cassidy Smart both winning varsity […]