Omicron In Oregon + Supermarket Strike + Ducks Get New Coach

Happy Tuesday, people of Oregon City! Let's get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 43 Low: 36.

Here are the top stories today in Oregon City:

1. Oregon National Guard Ends Second Largest Domestic Mobilization (Oregon City Patch)
2. Three omicron cases found in Oregon (Patch).
3. Oregon National Guard ends second longest domestic deployment (Patch).
4. Well, that took a long time (not really). The Ducks have a new head coach (Patch).
5. A supermarket strike may be coming (Patch).
6. Passenger extricated after Amazon truck crashed into ditch in Oregon City (KATU)
7. Who's Hiring In The Oregon City Area? See New Local Jobs (Oregon City Patch)
8. Oregon City Area Adoptable Pets: Lionel & More (Oregon City Patch)

Today's Oregon City Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Oregon City!

Today in Oregon City:

From my notebook:

• Oregon City - City Hall: "The first phase of Oregon Department of Transportation I-205 Improvements will begin construction Spring 2022. Running through #WestLinn and #OregonCity, #i205OR and the Abernathy Bridge are set to be the first earthquake-ready crossings..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Oregon City: "Looking for a sustainable way to enjoy the holidays?" (Facebook)
• Oregon City Public Library: "Hmmmm...where in the Library could he be hiding today? . #oregoncitylibrary #seasonsreadings #librarydisplay #bookdisplay #readingrecommendations #oregoncity #johnmcloughlin #elfonthebookshelf" (Instagram)
• Oregon City Public Library: "YAYYY!!! 🌈 ...it's in a book...it's Reading Rainbowwww! "The 25-minute episodes will feature "original music, dance parties, field trips, cultural explorations, investigations of the natural world—and of course, the book of the day." Un..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Congratulations to All Around Arbor Tree Care Services for 15 years of service. That is a huge accomplishment, and we are happy to have you as a part of our community. Here is to many more successful years. #chambercrush #occoc #oregonci..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Come out to The Wild Hare Saloon OC tomorrow to help fundraise for our local Oregon City High School Senior Grad Party. Great food and supporting a great accomplishment for our next generation, win-win. #chambercrush #occoc #oregoncitych..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Our local Venvino Art Studios students now have their art displayed at Inspire Life PDX. What a great way to showcase the beautiful designs. #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #chambercrush #occoc #oregoncitychamber #art #artstudents #supportl..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City - City Hall: "The City is experiencing intermittent phone system issues and are working with our carrier to resolve the problem. If you cannot reach us via phone, hang up and try again, try emailing staff, or visit our offices (open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) ..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Clear Creek Communications is giving out 2 - $2500 scholarships to local students! Do you know of any potential winners? Let them know to apply now. And Thank You to Clear Creek to supporting the next generation's education. #chambercrus..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Pacific Office Automation can help you with software and IT management and much more. Learn more below #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #chambercrush #occoc #oregoncitychamber #supportlocal #it #software #supportcommunity" (Facebook)

Loving the Oregon City Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
• Get your local business listed in front of readers
• Send me a news tip or suggestion at colin.miner@patch.com

You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Colin Miner

About me: I've been at Patch for almost 6 years after a career that had stops at The New York Times, Oregonian, Washington Post, as well as KATU, KOIN, and KGW. For the past three years I've been Patch's Manager News and Content Partnerships as well as a National Writer.