VOLUME 6, NUMBER 227
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
We have an update on the tragic fatal crash that occurred back in April with a grand jury’s indictment of the driver. The latest Philomath Police Log and Philomath Fire and Rescue Calls have been published. The Inclusivity Committee will meet later today. We have a death notice for Valerie Morgan. The Philomath Sensational Senior Society’s latest column is online. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Grand jury indicts Philomath woman in fatal April crash on Highway 34
A Benton County grand jury has indicted a 22-year-old Philomath woman on manslaughter and other charges stemming from a crash on Alsea Highway this past […]
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Philomath Police Log: DUII arrests, reports of possible car prowlers
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included two DUII arrests and cases involving rat-infested garbage piles and possible car prowlers.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Crash, gas leak, unauthorized burn pile among responses
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls include a gas leak and unauthorized backyard burn pile.
Psss column: Playing games to create new friendships
What is your favorite game? Is it a board game, one played with cards, dice, checkers, chess pieces or little figurines? How many people can […]
Death Notice: Valerie Louise Morgan (1956-2025)
Inclusivity Committee meeting Tuesday to wrap up handbook work, look ahead to new year
Republican Christine Drazan mounts 2026 bid for Oregon governor
Oregon’s Black leaders call out civil rights attacks
Beware of the ‘fake relative’ scams ahead of the holidays
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Free trees available as Philomath works to expand city canopy
Philomath struggles at Marist, seeks answers before football team’s season finale
Gallery: PHS football at Marist Catholic (Oct. 24, 2025)
OSP Log: State highway deaths included 2 in Linn County, 1 in Lincoln County
Benton County extends record period for landfill expansion appeal
Community Calendar
Tuesday, October 28
• Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• PHS Girls Soccer vs. Newport, 3:30 p.m.
• Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Wren Book Club, 5:45 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• PHS Fall Music Concert, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29
• Quilts from Caring Hands, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Storytime at Library, 10:30 a.m.
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