VOLUME 6, NUMBER 216
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
PHS had a big sports day on Tuesday and we have coverage of the boys soccer and volleyball. Plus, a report on the girls soccer team that won on the road. Also, the City Council made decisions on its grant funding programs Monday night, the school district is having trouble filling Budget Committee seats, a second No Kings Rally is coming to Corvallis and the latest in the Mount Union Stories series has been published. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath City Council approves several grants for nonprofits
An organization that provides emergency financial assistance to Benton County residents will be receiving a much larger allocation than anticipated this year from the city […]
News
Philomath School District still seeking Budget Committee volunteers
The Philomath School District is recruiting two community volunteers to serve on its Budget Committee, which helps oversee the district’s annual spending plan and provides […]
No Kings rally planned for Saturday in Corvallis
Organizers are planning a No Kings Day of Action rally from noon-3 p.m. Saturday at the Benton County Courthouse in Corvallis. The event coincides with […]
Mount Union Stories: Albert T. Wilson (1858-1919)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Albert T. Wilson, a California-born man who spent most of his life in Oregon.
Gas tax referral campaign kicks off
The No Tax Oregon campaign, which hopes to refer the recently passed 6-cent-per-gallon gas tax increase to voters, launched its campaign Oct. 13. One of […]
Sports
A third Hernandez brother finds net this season in Philomath’s 7-0 boys soccer rout
Philomath High’s Lukas Hernandez spends most of his time on the pitch anchoring the Warrior defense as a pivotal part of the team’s back line. […]
Gallery: PHS boys soccer vs. Sweet Home (Oct. 14, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 7-0 boys soccer win over Sweet Home on Tuesday.
Stayton evens season series in volleyball with Philomath
Stayton High’s volleyball team appeared to be on a mission. On the other side of the net, Philomath just couldn’t break out of a weird […]
Philomath’s girls soccer team goes to 6-0 in league play
Philomath High sophomore Kya Bolton either scored or assisted on five of the team’s six goals in a 6-0 victory Tuesday at Sweet Home. The […]
In Case You Missed It
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: 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.
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 […]
Community Calendar
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.
Thursday, October 16
• PHS Girls Soccer vs. Stayton, 3:30 p.m.
• Philomath Citizens’ Academy, 6 p.m.
• PHS Volleyball vs. Cascade, 6 p.m.
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