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Cowboys squeak by last-place Estacada
The Crook County Cowboy baseball team won a wild Tri-Valley Conference game on Thursday, May 2, edging Estacada 14-13 in extra innings. “It shouldn't have been that close,” said senior catcher Tyis Yustat following the game. Given that Estacada is 1-11 in league and 7-15 overall while Crook County is 10-1 in league and 16-4 overall, Yustat is probably right. However, if you look at stats from the game it...
Sandy Garden Club, city departments, local artists to host Spring Celebration on May 18
April showers are here and soon the Sandy Garden Club will be selling May flowers, and more, at its annual plant sale. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, the club will sell a variety of house plants, herbs, vegetable starts, shrubs and others at the Mount Hood Farmers Market space at 38600 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. The club currently has around 27 members, most of whom are fairly...
McKenzie Trujeque’s double sets up an Estacada softball walk-off win
When Estacada softball heard the ping of the hit, there were plenty of smiles in the dugout as they knew something special was brewing. Though you can forgive some anxious fans for keeping those fingers crossed. Rangers freshman McKenzie Trujeque had one of the biggest plays of the season in the bottom of the 7th inning against visiting Crook County. With a tie game, she smashed the ball deep middle,...
See all homes sold in Clackamas County, April 22 to April 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Clackamas County reported from April 22 to April 28. There were 142 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,092-square-foot home on Fifth Street in Lake Oswego that sold for $656,500.
New Sandy community event has gone to the dogs
Throughout the year, the city of Sandy hosts several events for its human residents. From 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, the city will host its first event catering to its four-legged, tail-wagging citizens in Sandy Bluff Park, 36910 Goldenrain St. Yappy Hour, a canine carnival, is planned to be like the city’s longtime Longest Day Parkway, but for dogs. “The city wanted to do another community event and everyone loves...
Mt. Hood Center files appeal after closure over alleged code violations
BORING, Ore. — The Mt. Hood Center in Boring is closed until further notice as Clackamas County posted a dangerous building notice on the front gates of the center, back on April 17. The county cited a lack of building permit on site of the equestrian and event center.
Sandy baseball’s Matthew Kosderka pitches shutout, hits winning home run
Sandy baseball won a back-and-forth pitching battle, not just on the mound but thanks to a deep shot homer from its star slinger. It helps when you’ve got the reigning Mt. Hood Conference pitcher of the year. Pioneers senior Matthew Kosderka lived up to his lofty billing on a rainy Friday afternoon, May 3, against visiting Clackamas. In seven innings he held the Cavaliers scoreless, thanks to some wicked tosses...
Ballots in the mail: Clackamas County has begun mailing process
Beginning May 1, Clackamas County Elections began mailing primary election ballots to the more than 315,000 registered voters in the county. Oregon had closed party primary elections. Voters must have been registered with a major political party by the April 30 deadline to be eligible vote in that party’s closed primary election. Voters registered with a minor party or as non-affiliated (not a member of any party) will receive a ballot with only nonpartisan contests and measures in the May 21, 2024, Primary Election. ...
Embattled Clackamas County commissioner Mark Shull makes bid for reelection after controversial term
A Clackamas County commissioner whose first term has been marked by controversy and a failed recall is running for reelection — but declining to raise any money for his campaign. U.S. Army veteran Mark Shull, who was condemned by his fellow commissioners in 2021 for Islamophobic social media posts...
Trajectory NW founder Austin Ernesti honored with Sandy Area Chamber award
For the second time the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce and the community have declared a recipient of the Heart of the Community award. This year the winner was Austin Ernesti, founder of Trajectory, a nonprofit dedicated to educating and connecting students to careers related to forestry. Ernesti was honored at the May 1 Morning Perk held by the chamber at AntFarm Café and Bakery. ...
Oregon City faith-healing parents accused of failing to care for newborn who died
The Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office this week accused an Oregon City couple of failing to arrange medical care for their newborn who suffered from jaundice and later died. Court records show Blair and Taylor Edwards face first- and second-degree criminal mistreatment charges stemming from the death of their...
Softball Recap: Estacada wins going away against Molalla
In what's become a running theme this season, Estacada gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-1 margin over the Molalla Indians. The victory was some much needed relief for Estacada as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Sandy Community Center to host resource fair for seniors
To help bridge the gap between community members and resources for senior citizens, the Sandy Senior Center, in partnership with the Sandy Public Library and Sandy Area Metro, will host a Senior Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. This is the second event of its kind hosted by the center and it will feature information booths from more than a dozen businesses and government agencies. ...
Keeping Sandy Posted
Have an event you’d like to see in the newspaper? Send a description with relevant information to ballen@sandypost.com by noon Thursday for inclusion in the following week’s paper. Include any relevant photos EVENTS “Some Sweet Day”: Sandy Actors Theatre will perform the romantic comedy “Some Sweet Day,” written by Flip Kolber and Cindy Marcus, from April 26 through May 19, with shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2...
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