VOLUME 6, NUMBER 223
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
There is potentially bad news with the Heritage Tree in front of the library. We have a feature on the role of No. 3 runners on Philomath’s cross-country teams. The BCSO Log includes another incident involving a school bus at the tracks on Highway 20 on the west edge of town. And Samaritan announced that it will become part of Washington-based MultiCare Health Systems. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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A Heritage Tree in Philomath may be dying from Dutch elm disease
The large American elm that stands along Applegate Street in front of the Philomath Community Library and was the first to be nominated for the […]
News
BCSO Log: Man crashes off Highway 20 to avoid hitting school bus
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included a driver who crashed off Highway 20 to avoid hitting a school bus […]
Samaritan’s future takes shape with MultiCare partnership
Samaritan Health Services will become part of MultiCare Health System following board approvals announced Tuesday by both organizations in a move that marks a significant […]
Alleging ‘secrecy,’ ACLU and Eugene resident sue city for Flock camera records
Missing federal jobs report leaves Oregon Employment Department, businesses in the dark
Coldest Octobers in Oregon since 1895
Sports
Cross-country: Philomath’s Murch, Nuño fill crucial No. 3 role
CORVALLIS — The importance of a high school cross-country team’s No. 3 runner cannot be overstated. Teams with strong No. 1 and No. 2 runners […]
Gallery: PHS cross-country at The Happy Hustle (Oct. 22, 2025)
Philomath’s Galen Murch and Reagan Nuño excel in cross country’s most crucial role: the No. 3 runner who bridges the gap between top runners and […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Republic Services announces rate hike, explains expanded Oregon recycling program
Bolton’s 4-goal barrage powers Philomath past Cascade
Gallery: PHS girls soccer vs. Cascade (Oct. 21, 2025)
State officials continue to make subsidized housing more expensive
Holiday Bazaar at Peace Lutheran to feature crafts, treats and community giving
Warriors sweep North Marion in volleyball, eye playoff berth Thursday
Benton County grants $100,000 to help reopen Osborn Aquatic Center
Mount Union Stories: Frank W. Wright (1861-1918)
Warriors, Cougars play to scoreless draw in boys soccer
Community Calendar
Thursday, October 23
• PHS Boys Soccer vs. North Marion, 3:30 p.m.
• County Line Flowers Grand Opening, 4 p.m.
• Philomath Citizens’ Academy, 6 p.m.
• PHS Volleyball vs. Newport, 6 p.m.
Friday, October 24
• Special Vertical and Barrel Tasting, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon-5 p.m.
• NASA Ambassador: Exoplants at Library, 3:30 p.m.
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