Langer explains Walmart decision, rebukes social media attacks

Langer explains Walmart decision, rebukes social media attacks

The Sherwood City Council member, whose family history in the area dates to 1879, says he...

After losing both parents in less than a year, a SHS senior set her sights on the future

After losing both parents in less than a year, a SHS senior set her sights on the future

When Jessica Armstrong receives her diploma June 7, her parents will be in her thoughts as she...

Eaglet and parents at home in new surroundings at refuge

Eaglet and parents at home in new surroundings at refuge

Two adult eagles built a nest on the grounds of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge and...

Chamber seeks Best of Sherwood nominations

Chamber seeks Best of Sherwood nominations

Since a great community links its businesses, residents, government and schools in common...

Council gets earful from group opposed to Walmart

Council gets earful from group opposed to Walmart

With council chambers packed, 25 residents say they don't want to see the retailer locate in...

Its official! Walmart coming to Sherwood

Its official! Walmart coming to Sherwood

The nationwide retailer will locate along Langer Farms Parkway at Tualatin-Sherwood Road After...

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Matt Langer
May 23, 2013

Group launches recall petition against Langer, urges city…

by Ray Pitz
The Sherwood Community Action Committee has to collect 704 signatures before Aug. 15 A group opposed to a proposed Walmart store has filed a recall petition against Sherwood City Councilor Matt…
May 23, 2013

Power knocked out to 15,000 Sherwood and area residents Wednesday

by Gazette staff
Power was knocked out to up to 15,000 homes Wednesday after a tree limb fell into a power line Tree limb causes outage to 15,000 residents Fire and PGE crews were busy Wednesday, responding to…
by: SHERWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT - Sherwood police would like to question this man in regards to a hidden camera they found in the Sherwood Starbuck's bathroom on May 1.
May 20, 2013

Police seek man who may have hidden camera in Starbucks bathroom

by Gazette staff
The camera was discovered in the bathroom on May 1 Sherwood police are looking for a man they describe as a person of interest following the discovery of a hidden camera found recently inside a…
May 17, 2013

Time is running out to vote in May 21 election

by Pamplin Media Group
Hoping to vote in the May 21 election? You're running out of time. It's too late to mail in your ballots for next Tuesday's election, but that doesn't mean you don't still have a few options.…
by: SUBMITTED PHOTO - Cole Smith
May 16, 2013

Saturday Car Wash to benefit Sherwood boy who needs surgery

by Jim Haynes
The carwash will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kohl's Cole Smith, a first grader at Archer Glen, is fighting a rare condition called arachnoid cysts. Cole requires brain surgery to…
by: COURTESY OF PHUMLANI MTABE -  Phumlani Mtabe sifts through the rubble after a devestating fire destroyed his home and those of 4,500 villagers in Kayamandi, South Africa on March 14. An art show and concert will help students with the items they lost.
May 16, 2013

Concert, art show to benefit students of burned African village

by Ray Pitz
The Saturday event features music and artwork in a fundraiser for students in Kayamandi, South Africa, where 4,500 residents were displaced A Sherwood art teacher and local musician are hosting…
by: JAIME VALDEZ - A small group lead by Amanda Stanaway (far right) rehearses a Walmart anti-rally parade (now scheduled for Saturday, May 18) last Saturday along Washington Street at Stella Olsen Park.
May 14, 2013

Sherwood anti-Walmart group gathers to make signs, talk

by Ray Pitz
A group of about 20 area residents gathered Saturday in Stella Olsen Park to protest a planned Walmart A small group of anti-Walmart residents gathered Saturday afternoon to make signs and…
May 13, 2013

Sherwood passenger dies Sunday after car strikes pole

by Ray Pitz
A 62-year-old woman died after the car she was traveling in struck a pole in Portland A 62-year-old Sherwood woman was killed early Sunday morning after the vehicle she was riding in struck a…
May 09, 2013

City mulls parking districts around SHS to cut down on…

by Ray Pitz
Most likely the districts would only be valid from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on school days After ongoing complaints about parking in neighborhoods around Sherwood High School and Snyder Park, the city…
April 30, 2013

Sherwood School District budget calls for $1.8 million in cuts,…

by Staff reports
The first Budget Committee meeting is set for May 14 The Sherwood School District is projecting a $39.7 million general-fund operating budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year, but that is dependent…

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Apr 30, 2013

Two Sherwood High School staff members receive state awards

by Ray Pitz
Athletic Director Randy Ramp and Allison Meadows, who teaches career and technical education, are recognized with top awards Two Sherwood High School staff members were recently honored with…
by: RAY PITZ - The new city budget, which holds the line on spending, was approved by the Sherwood Budget Committee Monday night during a meeting at Sherwood City Hall (shown here).
Apr 30, 2013

Committee approves 2013-14 budget, mayor casts lone 'no' vote

by Ray Pitz
While there won't be added police services, there won't be cuts in the department either Sherwood residents are getting a balanced budget with no extras to purchase park playground equipment,…
Apr 29, 2013

Debate on police cuts discussed as part of Sherwood budget

by Ray Pitz
The mayor has asked the police chief to list possible cuts to his department as part of budget discusssion Among one of the major discussions of this year’s city budget is funding for the…
by: PHOTO COURTESY OF TVF&R - Washington County Sheriff's deputies are still trying to determine how this truck landed in a tree off of Highway 99W near Sherwood, Sunday morning.
Apr 29, 2013

Deputies still 'stumped' as to how truck got stuck in tree

by Ray Pitz
Washington County sheriffs deputies are trying to determine how a truck ended up in tree branches early Sunday morning Washington County sheriff’s deputies are still "stumped" trying to figure…
by: BARBARA SHERMAN - Ken Bell, left, is congratulated by teacher Terrill Smith, Monday, following the announcement that he would take over as the new Sherwood High School principal.
Apr 29, 2013

Ken Bell named new principal of SHS

by Barbara Sherman
Bell replaces former principal Carlos Sequeira, who abruptly resigned in early March for personal reasons At an early-morning meeting for staff in the Sherwood High School media center April 29,…
by: STOCK.XCHNG - Sherwood's US Bank will accept one box of documents for shredding on April 27.
Apr 23, 2013

Document shredding day is April 27

by Ray Pitz
Bring some canned goods as a donation to Helping Hands food pantry US Bank in Old Town is sponsoring a “Shredding Event” set for Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held…
by: COURTESY OF PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Jeremy Brown, left, was hired April 18 as the new Portland Community College president. He replaces Preston Pulliams, right, who will retire this year after serving as PCC president since 2004.
Apr 22, 2013

Brown 'thrilled' to be PCC's new president

by Pamplin Media Group
Jeremy Brown was hired last week as Portland Community College’s new president. PCC board members confirmed Brown’s appointment during their April 18 meeting. He will begin his work on July 1,…
Apr 22, 2013

Prescription drug take-back event is set for April 27

by Ray Pitz
The Sherwood Police Department is hosting a prescription drug take-back event on Saturday, April 27. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the department, 20495 S.W. Borchers Drive.…
Apr 20, 2013

Budget calls for eliminating two full-time positions, meeting…

by Ray Pitz
The city also plans to spend $400,000 more this year to pay PERS costs This year’s proposed city budget holds few surprises but will effectively eliminate the equivalent of two full-time…
by: COURTESY OF SUZANNE BONAMICI STAFF - Suzanne Bonamici sworn in by Speaker of the House John Buehner after her 2012 election to Congress. Bonamici had a major turning point in her life when she decided to run for public office after years as a stay-at-home mother and education advocate
Apr 19, 2013

Bonamici to host town hall meeting Monday evening

by Ray Pitz
The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sherwood Police Department community room Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) will be in Sherwood Monday evening for a town hall meeting.…


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