VOLUME 6, NUMBER 239
November 11, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
We had a lot of news over the past few days. In Eugene on Saturday, Cassidy Smart became the first PHS athlete to win an individual cross-country title in 22 years and the girls placed third. Be sure to check out the gallery. The volleyball team finished sixth in Coos Bay. the girls soccer team lost in the quarterfinals at Scappoose. Eric Niemann penned a Love of Learning column with a Philomath angle on the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps, a good read for Veterans Day. The search-and-rescue operation for Devon Dobek was suspended. We have the latest Philomath Police Log and Philomath Fire and Rescue Calls, as well as a death notice for Linda Modrell. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Smart captures Philomath’s first individual cross-country title in 22 years
EUGENE — Running onto the track for the final 300 meters, Philomath High’s Cassidy Smart knew that she was going to win. La Grande senior […]
News
Love of Learning: Marine Corps celebrates its 250th birthday
Philomath-area Marines share their stories as the U.S. Marine Corps celebrates its 250th birthday, from WWII heroes to 2025 boot camp graduates.
Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office suspends active search for Devon Dobek
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office has suspended its search for Devon Dobek, 51, who disappeared during a hunting trip in the Mount Hood wilderness on […]
Death Notice: Linda Lou Modrell (1943-2025)
Philomath Police Log: DUII arrests among recent responses
Fire and Rescue Calls: Early-morning crash on Bellfountain Road among recent dispatches
Philomath’s Public Art Committee to begin its work with Wednesday evening meeting
Sports
Gallery: PHS cross-country at 4A State Championships (Nov. 8, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s cross-country appearance at the Class 4A State Championships in Eugene on Saturday.
Warriors claim 6th at state volleyball tournament
The Philomath High School volleyball team split two matches on the final day of the Class 4A State Tournament in Coos Bay with a victory […]
Philomath girls soccer season ends in the quarterfinals
The Philomath girls soccer team’s season came to an end Saturday night with a 2-0 loss to third-seeded Scappoose in the Class 4A state quarterfinals. […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Three Things: Police vehicle visibility, local government and state volleyball
OSP Log: Several fatalities reported on highways around the state
Cascade outlasts Philomath in 4A volleyball quarterfinals
Gallery: PHS volleyball vs. Cascade at 4A state tournament (Nov. 7, 2025)
Community Calendar
Tuesday, November 11
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, November 12
• Philomath Storytime at Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Squishtivities at the Library, 11 a.m.
• Dried Flower Wreath Workshop, 5:30 p.m.
• Philomath Public Art Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Bluegrass Jam at the Grange, 7 p.m.
• Wren Community Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
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