VOLUME 7, NUMBER 218
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
In this weekend’s Three Things column, I have segments on Jacoby Babcock’s mountain biking, the new Hot Lava Course at PES and a feed store getting love from K-9s. The PHS football team ran into a very tough Cascade team Friday night. Coverage includes a photo gallery. The latest OSP Log includes details of two fatal crashes on I-84. Philomath’s Brent Kaseman has his first installment of The Deacon’s Desk. The Oregon Capital Chronicle has fact-checking info out of that Kotek-Drazan debate a few days ago. Later this weekend, I’ll have a feature on the homecoming queen and king along with a photo gallery from Friday’s parade in the morning and halftime activities in the evening. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Three Things: A pro podium, playground gift and plaque for kibble
Jacoby Babcock spent his first season in mountain biking’s professional ranks proving he belonged there. The 16-year-old Philomath High School junior finished third overall in […]
News/Sports
Defending state champion Cascade overwhelms Philomath in football matchup
Cascade’s dominance on the line of scrimmage proved too much for Philomath on Friday night as the defending 4A state champions rolled to a 68-0 […]
Gallery: PHS football vs. Cascade (Oct. 2, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 68-0 football loss at home to defending state champion Cascade on Friday.
OSP Log: Two die in separate crashes on I-84
Oregon State Police investigated two fatal crashes on Interstate 84 this week, including a truck driver struck while standing beside his disabled semi.
The Deacon’s Desk: To be grateful is to be human
Welcome to the inaugural entry from The Deacon’s Desk. My name is Deacon Justin (Brent Kaseman), and I serve as a deacon in the Orthodox […]
Fact-checking misleading, false claims from first Oregon 2026 gubernatorial debate
Both leading candidates for Oregon governor were feeling the heat of the race as they attacked each other’s trustworthiness at Thursday night’s first televised debate […]
How gas prices have changed in Oregon in the last week
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Oregon using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of Oct. 2. Oregon by the numbers– Gas current […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Law enforcement stops 24 drivers in Philomath during crosswalk enforcement
Unbeaten Cascade too much for Philomath boys soccer
Gallery: PHS boys soccer vs. Cascade (Oct. 1, 2026)
Ellis’ late header lifts Philomath girls soccer past Cascade
Philomath girls win cross-country meet over big-school field
Cascade rallies past Philomath in girls volleyball
Business: Pioneer Connect rolls out lower internet pricing across all service tiers
Benton County Elections to host voting town hall Oct. 8
Mattress recycling event set for Saturday at Benton County Fairgrounds
Philomath Rotary Club to hold assembly meeting on Tuesday
Community Calendar
Saturday, Oct. 3
• Starting Native Wildflower Seeds Class at Shonnard’s, 10 a.m.
• Mattress Recycling Event at Benton County Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
• Jay A. Baker at Lumos Wine Co., 2-4 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 4
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 5
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Moonlight Country Mixer at the Grange, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• PHS Boys Soccer vs. Central, 4 p.m.
• Philomath Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Benton County Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• PHS Volleyball at Central, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• Philomath School Board Work Session, 6 p.m.
¶ PHS Girls Soccer at Central, 6:30 p.m.
• Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
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