VOLUME 6, NUMBER 204
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
Marys River Grange will host its annual Harvest Fest on Saturday and we have a preview. Stayton downed Philomath in a battle of boys soccer unbeatens yesterday. The girls volleyball team and girls soccer team were both on the road. We have the latest in the Mount Union Stories series. And take a look at today’s Philomath in Photos — a message of love and kindness for folks on the Hunsaker Bike Path. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Harvest Fest returns with local flavor and community spirit
When Susan Stogsdill of Marys River Grange No. 685 first envisioned Harvest Fest back in 2018, she had a simple goal — create an event […]
News/Sports
Stayton hands Philomath first loss in boys soccer battle
It’s been four years to the day since Stayton’s boys soccer team lost a match in Oregon West Conference play. The Eagles came into Tuesday’s […]
Cascade rallies past Philomath in battle of conference volleyball unbeatens
In a matchup of unbeatens in the Oregon West Conference Tuesday night, Cascade worked through a tough start to defeat Philomath, 14-25, 25-23, 27-25, 25-17. […]
Philomath girls post 3rd straight soccer shutout win
The Philomath High School girls soccer team improved to 6-1 overall and 2-0 in the Oregon West Conference with a 4-0 victory Tuesday evening at […]
Mount Union Stories: Mary Bailey (1861-1921)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Mary Bailey, who came to Oregon with her husband from Wisconsin about 18 months before her death […]
Siuslaw National Forest to issue firewood cutting permits starting in October
Residents looking to stock up on firewood for the winter will soon be able to obtain cutting permits on the Siuslaw National Forest, officials announced […]
Oregon rent increases capped at 9.5% in 2026
For the first time in years, Oregon landlords governed by the state’s rent stabilization law can’t hand out double-digit rent increases. The Oregon Department of […]
Paying National Guard troops to deploy to Portland would cost millions
Deploying Oregon National Guard troops to Portland for 60 days because of President Donald Trump’ claims that the city is “war ravaged” and “an unmitigated […]
The 10 most (and least) expensive college towns in the U.S.
As students head back to campus this fall, many are returning to college towns where the cost of living has climbed to staggering heights. “Home […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
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 […]
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 […]
Community Calendar
Wednesday, October 1
• Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Philomath Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• BUILD IT Day at Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Marys River Grange No. 685 Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 2
• Pioneer Connect’s 75th Anniversary Celebration, 3-6 p.m.
• PHS Boys Soccer vs. Cascade, 4 p.m.
• Adult Trivia Night with Carl, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Citizens’ Academy, 6 p.m.
• PHS Volleyball vs. North Marion, 6 p.m.
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