Oregon City
Hopefully the (new) home for Oregon City, OR news and discussions here on Lemmy. So what's going on out there?
www.oregonlive.com
If the Kroger-Albertson's merger goes through (late August 2024), then the OC Albertson's and Safeway stores would be sold to New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers (Piggly-Wiggly, Grand Union).
Closed last week (1/15-19/2024) due to the Ice Storm, and now likely closed this week (1/22-26/2023) due to cybersecurity crisis. More info at: [https://www.ccc-updates.com/](https://www.ccc-updates.com/)
Closed since 2011, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to begin repairs of the 150-year-old structure to restore commercial and recreational water traffic between the lower and upper Willamette River.
To provide residents a safe location for private party transactions, including online purchases and for child custody transfers, Oregon City Police has created "Safe Exchange Zones" located at the Robert Libke Public Safety Building. Two designated zones are available-the public parking lot and building lobby; both zones are under 24/7 video surveillance. A list of other SafeTrade Stations can be found at http://www.safetradestations.com/safetrade-station-list.html (link taken from original article).
orcityfarmersmarket.com
"A reminder that our market is moving beginning November 4th! Make plans to join us at our new home located at Clackamas Community College's Green Lots for our much-anticipated winter market season."
"TONIGHT! AUGUST 1ST! OREGON CITY'S National Night Out. Free, family friendly event. Tuesday, August 1st, 2023. 5:30-8pm. End of the Oregon Trail Center 1726 Washington St, Oregon City, OR 97045. Bring a chair or blanket. The event will offer an evening of summer fun that will include a Kid's Bike Rodeo, food, educational and interactive safety booths, and live musical entertainment by REMEDY."
No discrete details or timeline given. More general info at https://www.willamettefallstrust.org/willamette-falls-inter-tribal-public-access-project
Suspect currently at large, but surveillance photos in the link
www.downtownoregoncity.org
11am - 8pm. Free to attend, but suggested $10- donation at the gate. Believe they are still open to having more vendors and sponsors, if interested. Maybe I'll see a few of you there!