🌱 Patch AM: What Oregon City neighbors should do after this cougar was caught on camera

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In today's newsletter:

• What Oregon City neighbors should do after this cougar was caught on camera
• Why did Oregon City’s Hive Taphouse shut its doors in 2025?
• How close-to-home coach Anthony Newman plans to reshape West Linn football

Today's riddle: What did one volcano say to the other volcano? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A couple of showers, with a high of 50 and low of 38 degrees.
• Monday: A morning shower or two, temps: high: 46, low: 33.
• Tuesday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 46 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cougar spotted in midtown Oregon City (westlinntidings.com) — Residents near Singer Creek Park in midtown Oregon City are being urged to stay alert after a cougar was repeatedly captured on home security cameras along Latourette Street on Jan. 1. Police and state wildlife officials say attacks are rare but advise making noise, appearing large, moving slowly, and securing pets and outdoor food, and they’re asking sightings be reported to OCPD’s non-emergency line.
   

• RIP 29+ Oregon Breweries, Taprooms & Cidery that Closed in 2025 (newschoolbeer.com) — Oregon City’s own Hive Taphouse, home to Shattered Oak Brewing and Batch 1 Meadery, was among nearly 30 Oregon beer spots that closed in 2025. The piece looks back at closures statewide, from Portland and Bend to the coast, highlighting how rising costs, leases, and shifting trends are reshaping where locals can grab a pint or cider.
   

• Anthony Newman takes the reins at West Linn football (westlinntidings.com) — A longtime West Linn assistant who lives just minutes away in Oregon City has been promoted to head coach of the West Linn High School football program. Anthony Newman, a former Oregon Ducks and NFL standout, says strong community support, a trusted staff, and deep relationships with players convinced him the timing was finally right to lead the Lions. He emphasizes life lessons and lasting memories over wins alone.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday January 4

• Teen Winter Reading
  Tigard Public Library , 13500 SW Hall Boulevard , Tigard
  8:00 am
• Dogs & Tales
  Tigard Public Library , 13500 SW Hall Boulevard , Tigard
  2:30 pm
• Fiber Arts Meet-Up
  Tigard Public Library , 13500 SW Hall Boulevard , Tigard
  3:30 pm

Monday January 5

• Parent & Child Aquatics - Lake Oswego, OR 2026
  Lake Oswego Recreation & Aquatics Center (LORAC) , 17525 Stafford Rd , Lake Oswego
  9:00 am
• District Four Coalition BoD
  Hillside Neighborhood Association , 2257 NW Raleigh St , Portland
  6:00 pm
• Women's Basketball- HOME
  Canby High Canby, OR 97013
  7:00 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Family Storytime
  West Slope Community Library , 3678 SW 78th Street , Portland
  10:00 am
• Fun for Ones (12-24 months)
  Tigard Public Library , 13500 SW Hall Boulevard , Tigard
  10:15 am
• Girls Basketball vs Southridge V 7pm, JV 5:30pm, JV2 5:30pm
  Sherwood High Sherwood, OR 97140
  5:30 pm
• Virtual Nerd Night: Trivia for Adults
  Garden Home Community Library , 7475 SW Oleson Road , Portland
  6:30 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Garden Home Family Storytime
  Garden Home Community Library , 7475 SW Oleson Road , Portland
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Fixed!
  Thanks Sid and all!!! Laptop virus help. I need a computer wizard (preferably pro, not out of your garage) to help me with this. Suggestions? (Nextdoor Hazel Grove)

• Clackamas Community College posted a job opening for Industrial Technology Instructor [Faculty Part Time Application Pool] in Oregon City. Apply here.
• Jersey Mike's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Oregon City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oregon City here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Linn

• Top-ranked transfer QB Sam Leavitt to visit Big 12 school (usatoday.com)

Lake Oswego

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-- The Patch AM Team

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