VOLUME 6, NUMBER 205
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
Millpond Crossing’s developer disputes Oregon DEQ’s alleged violations and we have the rundown of what’s going on. This week’s BCSO Log has a few unique entries, including someone who was charged for spraying a garden hose on the neighbor’s security cameras. An organization is looking for volunteers to read to kids, plus Samaritan announced info on COVID vaccines and a ribbon-cutting is planned for Saturday. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Builder disputes DEQ violations at Philomath housing development
A Philomath homebuilder is challenging state environmental regulators over alleged methane safety violations at the Millpond Crossing residential development. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality […]
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BCSO Log: Turning garden hose on security cameras leads to arrest
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status […]
Program calls on Philomath community to help young readers succeed
For 34 years, a simple formula has helped hundreds of thousands of Oregon children discover the joy of reading — one volunteer, one child, one […]
Clay studio, art gallery to celebrate grand opening
The Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Slipstream Clay Studio and Green Heron Gallery on Saturday. The event is scheduled […]
Samaritan pharmacies offering COVID-19 vaccines
Samaritan Health Services announced this week that COVID-19 vaccines are now available at all seven of its retail pharmacy locations in the mid-Willamette Valley and […]
Oregon delegation talks shutdown over health care costs and ‘perilous moment for our constitution’
As the federal government screeches to a halt, Oregon’s congressional Democrats say they and their colleagues have two main demands to reopen and fund the […]
Oregon transportation department behind on winter hiring because of funding delay
The Oregon Department of Transportation is rushing to fill vacant positions as it recovers from resignations and a hiring freeze. The department normally begins hiring […]
Summer 2025 home permit trends and hotspots
It’s mid-2025, and the U.S. housing market is still wrestling with two opposing forces: high mortgage rates that slow buyer traffic, and a housing shortage […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Community Calendar
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.
Friday, October 3
• Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
Saturday, October 4
• Harvest Fest at Marys River Grange Hall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• PNW Native Wildflowers from Seed & Bulbs at Shonnard’s, 10 a.m.
• Historical Varietal Apple Tasting and Author Talk, 3:30 p.m.
• Slipstream Clay Studio Grand Opening, 5 p.m.
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