🌱 Patch AM: How a new Oregon City system could speed up local prosecutions

Hello again Oregon City! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a new Oregon City system could speed up local prosecutions
• See what replaced the old Oregon City Shari's on Beavercreek Road
• What's drawing arts road-trippers to Clackamas Community College's gallery?

Also on today's calendar: Children's Creative Kit | Kandinsky Circles and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 52.
• Monday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Clackamas County DA's Office one of first in nation to adopt technology allowing prosecutors, police to quickly share reports, evidence (clackamas.us) — Based in Oregon City, the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office has rolled out a new digital system that lets police and prosecutors share reports and evidence much faster. Local departments like Milwaukie and the Sheriff's Office are already using it, with more cities joining soon, promising quicker charging decisions and fewer clerical delays in criminal cases affecting county residents.
   

• A sushi buffet has scooped up 10 old Shari's across Oregon, Washington (chronline.com) — A new Sumo Sushi & Grill has moved into the former Shari's building on South Beavercreek Road, giving Oregon City residents an all-you-can-eat sushi option in a familiar hexagonal spot. The chain is rapidly converting other closed Shari's across Oregon and Washington, including upcoming locations in Milwaukie, Eugene and Salem, signaling a broader dining shift for the region.
   

• ArtsWatch road trip '26: Take our word for it, The Museum at Warm Springs is not to be missed when visiting Central Oregon • Oregon ArtsWatch (orartswatch.org) — An arts-focused road trip across Central Oregon kicks off at Clackamas Community College's Alexander Gallery in Oregon City, where sculptor Hilary Pfeifer's intricate "Microclimates" installation is on display. Travelers then continue on to The Museum at Warm Springs and other cultural stops, underscoring how easily Oregon City residents can plug into a broader statewide arts scene starting right on their local campus.
   

📸 Around Oregon City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oregon City

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• BAM Creative Kit | Canvas Painting →
  Oregon City

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Other local events

Sunday September 20
• Children's Creative Kit | Kandinsky Circles →
  Oregon City OR
• Adult Creative Kit | Oven Mitts →
  Oregon City OR
• Beginner Potters Wheel →
  Soulflags Art Lit Community Center, 504 Main St, Oregon City
  9:00 am
• Open Studio →
  Soulflags Art Lit Community Center, 504 Main St, Oregon City
  11:00 am
• Seed Library: Garlic Class & Garlic Giveaway →
  Oregon City OR
  1:00 pm
• Gallery Representation: Dos, Don'ts, and is it for you anyway? →
  Oregon City OR
  3:00 pm
• Yarn Enthusiasts Society →
  Oregon City OR
  3:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Baby Storytime →
  Oregon City OR
  10:15 am
• Open Studio →
  Soulflags Art Lit Community Center, 504 Main St, Oregon City
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 22
• Weekly Storytime →
  Oregon City OR
  10:15 am
• Caufield Neighborhood Association General Meeting →
  695 Warner Parrot Rd, Oregon City
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Clackamas Community College posted a job opening for Geographic Informational Systems Instructor [Part Time Faculty] in Oregon City. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Oregon City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oregon City here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Linn

• West Linn motorcyclist dies in Thursday afternoon crash in Beaverton (westlinntidings.com)
• Ole Miss staff skeptical of Sam Leavitt 'doubtful' injury before LSU showdown (thebiglead.com)
• Tannler Drive developer appeals commission decision, submits complaint to state housing production office (youroregonnews.com)

Canby

• Marie Agnes (Stalp) Rehm (woodburnindependent.com)
• Canby boys soccer gets big win over ranked 6A squad (heraldpioneer.com)
• New poll shows Drazan with slight lead in governor's race (ashland.news)

Ok Oregon City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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