VOLUME 6, NUMBER 215
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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Smart shines on home course with commanding Mariman victory
Entering Clemens Field for the final 300 meters of Saturday afternoon’s 40th annual Paul Mariman Invitational, Philomath High’s Cassidy Smart glanced up at the scoreboard […]
Gallery: PHS cross-country at Paul Mariman Invitational (Oct. 11, 2025)
A collection of photos from the Philomath High’s cross-country appearance at the Paul Mariman Invitational on Saturday.
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Philomath Police Log: Felony arrest, theft, fraud reports among responses by local officers
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Reports of rural fires among station’s responses
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls include a couple of responses to rural areas for reports of grass fires.
Lilly’s Lope for Hope brings community together for youth mental health
The 12th annual Lilly’s Lope for Hope, the 5-kilometer race and fun run that raises money and promotes awareness of youth suicide, is scheduled for […]
Road rage shooting leads to attempted murder charge for Toledo man
Charges against a 27-year-old Toledo man accused of shooting another driver in the leg during a road rage incident on a rural road Friday afternoon […]
Gallery: Philomath Fire and Rescue Open House (Oct. 11, 2025)
A collection of photos from the Philomath Fire and Rescue Open House and Strengthening Rural Families Health Fair staged Saturday at Station 201.
Psss column: Oct. 14 meeting topic to be on Medicare Advantage insurance
The Psss group for senior citizens was started in June of 2025. This group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. […]
Cascadia quake may create ’emergency situation’ in other West Coast fault zone, study warns
The so-called “Big One” or Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake expected to trigger disruptive quakes throughout the West Coast could cause more damage than previously estimated […]
Oregon nursery among small businesses caught in the fray of government shutdown
Richard Kenton and Sandy Roth have spent three decades building their native plant nursery in Cove, a small town 20 minutes east of La Grande […]
Hidden airport costs sneaking up on every traveler
Wallet getting lighter before you even board your flight? You’re not alone; lots of travelers face the same issue: They enter the airport and their […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Philomath School Board reorganizes its leadership
The Philomath School Board made it official during its regular monthly meeting Thursday night by installing Tom Klipfel as the board chair. Erin Gudge resigned […]
Love of Learning: U.S. Navy celebrates its 250th birthday
Back in 1775, the British Royal Navy controlled the high seas. British ships were authorized to intercept merchant ships bound for the American colonies and […]
Obituary: Brian Michael Stokes (1975-2025)
Brian Michael Stokes, age 50, went to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Brian was born May 28, 1975 in Corvallis, […]
OSP Log: Two fatal crashes occur a day apart on highway near Myrtle Point
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Community Calendar
Tuesday, October 14
• Senior Resource Meeting, 10 a.m.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon-5 p.m.
• PHS Boys Soccer vs. Sweet Home, 3:30 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• PHS Volleyball vs. Stayton, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 15
• Philomath Storytime, 10 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Wednesday Noon Book Club, noon
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• PHS Powderpuff Football Game, 7 p.m.
• Homecoming Bonfire at PHS, 8:30 p.m.
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