VOLUME 6, NUMBER 206
Friday, October 3, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
Philomath schools superintendent sat down with me to talk about the recently released state assessment data. Philomath High’s volleyball and boys soccer teams got back in the win column and girls soccer posted another shutout. County Commissioner Pat Malone filed for a third term. And Oregon began rolling out federal SNAP requirements in Benton County and five other counties. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath schools see mixed results on state assessments
The Philomath School District’s 2024-25 standardized test results paint a mixed picture of pandemic recovery with eighth-grade math scores jumping more than 10% while third-grade […]
News
Malone files for third term as Benton County commissioner
Kings Valley resident Pat Malone filed paperwork Thursday to run for a third term on the Benton County Board of Commissioners. The Position 1 seat […]
Oregon begins rolling out federal SNAP work requirements in six counties
The state of Oregon is starting to roll out new changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as required under a massive Republican-led budget law […]
Philomath Rotary Club assembly set for Oct. 7
The Philomath Rotary Club will hold its club assembly at noon Monday in the fellowship hall of Peace Lutheran Church. The event is open to […]
Republican Air Force vet Monique DeSpain again challenges U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle for congressional seat
Republican Air Force veteran and attorney Monique DeSpain will for the second time challenge incumbent Democratic Rep. Val Hoyle for the Eugene-area 4th Congressional District […]
These cars have the best resale value
Depreciation, the process by which an item loses value over the years, is an unavoidable reality for the vast majority of mass-produced automobiles, but not […]
Sports
PHS volleyball team back in win column with 4-set victory
Philomath High’s killer instinct on the volleyball court continues to be a work in progress. The Warriors dominated their first set Tuesday night at Cascade […]
A trio of impressive goals lifts PHS boys past Cascade, 3-0
In an impressive display of soccer skills on the Philomath High pitch Thursday afternoon, Sammy Hernandez, Esias Sapp and Jacob Hernandez each scored goals in […]
Warriors roll to 4th straight shutout win in girls soccer
The Philomath High School girls soccer team posted its fourth straight shutout and went to 3-0 in the Oregon West Conference with a 4-0 road […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
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 […]
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 […]
Community Calendar
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.
Sunday, October 5
• All About Growing Garlic & Onions at Shonnard’s, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.
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