Volume 7, Number 203, September 15, 2026

VOLUME 7, NUMBER 203
Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Good morning, Philomath.

One of the most popular events in town each year is the Public Safety Chili Cook-off and we had a reporter there to provide coverage. The Philomath Police Log includes items related to fraud and shoplifting. Philomath Fire and Rescue had a quiet week compared to what is usually seen. An upcoming fundraiser hopes to help ease Harriet Hughes toward retirement. The Philomath City Council filled a vacant seat on the Planning Commission. We have a death notice for Philomath resident Nephi Patton. The Philomath High volleyball team played in a tournament on Saturday. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

Editor’s Choice

Annual chili-tasting fundraiser in Philomath crowns top teams

Oregon State Public Safety’s “Doggone Good Chili” swept two top honors at the Public Safety Chili Cook-Off on Sunday while Patrick Lumber Manufacturing ran out […]

News

Philomath City Council appoints civil engineer to Planning Commission

The Philomath City Council on Monday evening appointed Spencer Adams from a field of four applicants to fill a vacancy on the city’s Planning Commission. […]

Death Notice: Nephi M. Patton (1934-2026)

Nephi M. Patton, 92, of Philomath, died Sept. 14, 2026. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the McHenry Funeral Home’s […]

Fundraiser aims to help Harriet Hughes step toward retirement

For the first time in its history, Harriet’s Housing is holding a public fundraiser — an effort to help ease founder Harriet Hughes toward retirement. […]

Philomath Police Log: Fraud report, shoplifting among recent calls

Philomath Police Log for Sept. 4-10 — a fraud report, shoplifting, a dog complaint and welfare checks round out a relatively quiet week.

Fire and Rescue Calls: Quiet 7-day stretch for firefighters

Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to three fire alarm activations at the same location and various medical calls for the Sept. 4-10 stretch.

Feds award $10 million to two Oregon tribal groups for affordable housing projects

Two Oregon tribes will receive nearly $10 million in federal funding to build more affordable housing, Oregon’s two Democratic senators announced. The Warm Springs Housing […]

See how Oregon ranks for the most auto repair shops

Take a wild guess at the state with the most auto repair shops. If you said Oregon, you’d be wrong. In Oregon, there are 2,301 […]

Sports

Philomath High picks up volleyball win at weekend tournament

The Philomath High School girls volleyball team notched its first victory of the season in bracket play Saturday afternoon at the Sophie Montez Memorial Volleyball […]

Philomath in Photos

**TUESDAY, SEPT. 15, 2026:** Annabelle Schultz from the Benton County Mounted Posse rides “Pistol” to help park vehicles at the Public Safety Chili Cook-off on Sunday. (Photo by Eric Niemann)

Community Calendar

Tuesday, Sept. 15
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• READ Dogs at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Benton County Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• PHS Girls Volleyball vs. Pleasant Hill, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• PHS Girls Soccer at West Albany, 7 p.m.
• PHS Boys Soccer at Dallas, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 16
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Wednesday Noon Book Club, noon
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Craft Night and Spoon Jam at the Grange, 5:30 p.m.
• Bluegrass Workshop and Jam, 7 p.m.

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