Volume 7, Number 221, October 7, 2026

VOLUME 7, NUMBER 221
Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Good morning, Philomath.

The very popular Philomath Fire and Rescue and Strengthening Rural Families Open House and Health Fair is coming Saturday. The PHS boys soccer team had a fun afternoon against its coach’s former team. Coverage included a gallery. Meanwhile on the road, the girls soccer team won in a rout. The Warriors volleyball team was also in action at Central. The latest Mount Union Stories installment is online — a weekly feature sponsored by Mount Union Cemetery Association. Among our partner content offerings is Oregon Capital Chronicle’s look at competitive legislative races. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

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Open house at fire station on Saturday to feature engine rides, drone demo and health screenings

Fire engine rides, a putt-putt green and a drone flying overhead will greet families Saturday at the Philomath Fire and Rescue’s Station 201 on Main […]

News/Sports

Philomath’s Sammy Hernandez scores 4 in boys soccer rout over Central

Philomath High junior Sammy Hernandez scored four goals — three of them in the second half — as the Warriors defeated Central 8-2 in a […]

Gallery: PHS boys soccer vs. Central (Oct. 6, 2026)

A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 8-2 boys soccer victory over Central on Tuesday.

Philomath girls soccer cruises at Central to set up showdown with Stayton

Philomath High’s girls soccer team spread the scoring around Tuesday night with goals from eight different players in a 9-0 Oregon West Conference win at […]

Central downs Philomath in girls volleyball

The Philomath High School girls volleyball team couldn’t keep pace with Central on the road Tuesday night in a 25-23, 25-21, 25-19 loss. The Warriors […]

Mount Union Stories: Ann M. Allen (1820-1905)

Published as it appeared on Sept. 16, 1905, in the (Portland) Oregonian, Page 6, column 5. Mrs. Anne M. Allen. PHILOMATH, Or., Sept. 15.—(Special.)—Mrs. Anne […]

Few competitive legislative races will decide if Oregon voters more frustrated with Trump or Salem

A handful of competitive Oregon House and Senate races will determine whether voters are more frustrated with Republican President Donald Trump and his administration or […]

Oregon Gov. Kotek taps Criminal Justice Commission head for permanent leadership role

One of Oregon state government’s most experienced law enforcement professionals will permanently lead the state’s top research and funding agency for criminal justice issues, Gov. […]

How to wake up without caffeine: 7 natural ways to feel more alert

Iced latte. French pressed. Nitro. Cold brew. Americano. Matcha. Chai. Earl Grey. Iced tea. Energy drinks. Soda. Cacao. Guarana. Whatever way you take it, caffeine […]

Philomath in Photos

**WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7, 2026:** Don Rogers shares his experiences spending his junior year in high school on a Rotary Youth Exchange in Jakobstad, Finland at Tuesday’s Philomath Rotary Club Meeting. (Photo by Eric Niemann)

Community Calendar

Wednesday, Oct. 7
• Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• BUILD IT Day at the Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Marys River Grange No. 685 Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 8
• PHS Girls Soccer vs. Stayton, 3:30 p.m.
• PHS Volleyball vs. Stayton, 6 p.m.
• PHS Boys Soccer at Stayton, 6 p.m.
• City of Philomath Citizens’ Academy — Session 6, 6 p.m.
• PHS Football at Gladstone, 7 p.m.

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