Volume 7, Number 226, October 13, 2026

VOLUME 7, NUMBER 226
Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Good morning, Philomath.

I’m leading off this morning’s newsletter with coverage out of last weekend’s Paul Mariman Invitational, which includes a gallery of photos. I’ve also written the first of various stories coming out of last night’s Philomath City Council meeting — this one on a strategic plan update. A reminder that today is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 election. Plus, the latest Philomath Police Log and Philomath Fire and Rescue Calls. And, we have a news brief about a No Kings rally planned for Saturday that encourages voting and a letter to the editor related to a Sweet Home teen who died from injuries in a junior varsity football game. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

Editor’s Choice

Philomath’s Smart sets meet record, girls take team title at Mariman Invitational

Philomath High junior Cassidy Smart broke a 21-year-old meet record Saturday at the Paul Mariman Invitational and the girls turned in a dominant performance to […]

News/Sports

Gallery: PHS cross-country at Paul Mariman Invitational (Oct. 10, 2026)

A collection of photos from Philomath High’s boys and girls cross-country teams in the Paul Mariman Invitational on Saturday.

Council reviews first-quarter progress on city’s strategic plan

Philomath’s switch to LED streetlights will pay for itself through electricity savings in less than four years, according to the city’s first-quarter strategic plan update […]

Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 election

Oregonians who want to vote in the Nov. 3 general election have until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, to register or update their voter registration. […]

Philomath Police Log: Items taken from vehicles, egg stand theft, warrant arrests

Philomath police responded to a cash box theft from an egg stand, three vehicle break-ins and two crashes during the week of Oct. 2-8.

Fire and Rescue Calls: Crashes, fire alarms, odor check

Philomath Fire and Rescue calls for Oct. 2-8 include two motor vehicle crashes, three fire alarm activations, an odor investigation and mutual aid coverage.

Organizers plan ‘No Kings: Vote Early’ rally at county courthouse

Local organizers will hold a get-out-the-vote event Saturday at the Benton County Courthouse in Corvallis as part of a nationwide day of voter mobilization called […]

Letter: Philomath stands Sweet Home strong

Our hearts broke as we watched the tragic events unfold involving 15-year-old Mason Flores, who suffered a severe brain injury during a Sweet Home junior […]

Oregon State’s real football crowds averaged about 19,000 last season

This time of year, Oregon’s primary sports obsession is the University of Oregon Ducks, a perennially top-ranked football team that plays in front of rabid […]

Data shows that renters in Oregon aren’t moving

Tenants aren’t moving as often as they used to. According to U.S. Census data, Oregon renter mobility rates declined from 31.% in 2014 to 22.5% […]

Philomath in Photos

**TUESDAY, OCT. 13, 2026:** Philomath Fire and Rescue’s Engine 251 provides rides to youngsters Saturday during the organization’s annual open house event. (Photo by Eric Niemann)

Community Calendar

Tuesday, Oct. 13
• PHS Girls Soccer vs. Newport, 3:30 p.m.
• Benton County CERT Connect Meeting: Earthquakes — Are You Ready for the Shake?, 5:30 p.m.
• PHS Volleyball vs. Newport, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• Teen Tuesday at the Library, 6-7 p.m.
• PHS Boys Soccer at Newport, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 14
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Squishtivities at the Library, 11 a.m.
• PHS Cross-Country at Estacada Invitational, 4:15 p.m.
• Philomath School Board Work Session, 6-8 p.m.
• Wren Community Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

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