VOLUME 7, NUMBER 199
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Wanting to get a look at Philomath High’s talented girls cross-country team, I ventured down Veneta way to cover a midweek meet. And yes, the girls won in a convincing way on a hot afternoon. Coverage includes a gallery with 40-plus images. Over in Monroe, the Sheriff’s Office took a man into custody who had barricaded himself inside a residence, prompting nearby schools to go to “lockout” status. Be on the lookout for deer wandering into the road — the BCSO Log this week includes two incidents. Philomath’s volleyball team go up against what looks like a pretty good Santiam Christian squad tonight in the home gym — maybe I’ll see you there. Oh, and a heads up on bingo at the Grange — that’s not going to be offered Friday with a septic system install happening, so it’s been pushed back a week to Sept. 18. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Deep roster leads to convincing midweek meet win for cross-country girls
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Gallery: PHS cross-country at Country Fair Classic (Sept. 9, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s appearance in the Country Fair Classic at Veneta on Wednesday.
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Community Calendar
Thursday, Sept. 10
• PHS Girls Volleyball vs. Santiam Christian, 6 p.m.
• City of Philomath Citizens’ Academy — Session 2, 6-8 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 11
• PHS Football at Coquille, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 12
• Mount Union Cemetery Volunteer Cleanup, 9 a.m.-noon
• Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Vineyard Walkabout at Cardwell Hill Cellars, 3:45-6 p.m.
• Big Band on the Land: Majestic Theatre Fundraiser at Lumos Wine Co., 5-7:30 p.m.
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