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Potential – Cottonwood Canyon and Deschutes opening soon

Posted on May 12, 2020

This is an email that Judge Dabulskis received today.  This is not a guarantee but they are hoping to open Cottonwood Canyon and Deschutes for day use ONLY.  Please read below. Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 9:22 AM Subject: Potential - Cottonwood Canyon and Deschutes Opening In discussions with county officials and emergency services Cottonwood...

Sherman County Reopening Proposal Submitted

Posted on May 11, 2020

Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:55 AM To: Joe Dabulskis <jdabulskis@co.sherman.or.us> Subject: RE: Phase one Plan-Sherman County Good morning Judge Dabulskis- Thank you for your submittal. An initial review has been done and your proposed reopening plan has been deemed responsive in terms of addressing the prerequisites. We will be posting your proposed plan online...

County Court – May 20th, 2020

Posted on May 7, 2020

The next regularly scheduled court session will be held May 20th, 2020 at 9:00 am by conference call.  The most current agenda can be found on the County Court page.  If you wish to be on the agenda, please contact Tammi Gaskey at 541-565-3416 or countycourt@shermancounty.net

Biggs Service District – Regular Meeting

Posted on May 6, 2020

The next scheduled Biggs Service District Regular Meeting will be held on May 20th, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. by conference call.  The most current agenda can be found on the Biggs Service District page.  Please contact Merrie von Borstel at 541-565-5052 if you have any questions.

Biggs Service District – Notice of Budget Committee Meeting

Posted on May 6, 2020

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Biggs Service District, Sherman County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, will be held at Sherman County Court House, 500 Court Street.  The meeting will take place on 5-20-2020...

County Court – May 6th, 2020

Posted on April 27, 2020

The next regularly scheduled court session will be held May 6th, 2020 at 9:00 am by conference call.  The most current agenda can be found on the County Court page.  If you wish to be on the agenda, please contact Tammi Gaskey at 541-565-3416 or countycourt@shermancounty.net

Quorum may be present

Posted on April 27, 2020

A quorum of the County Court may be present on a phone conference call with Sage Technologies on Tuesday, April 28th at 3:30 p.m.   You can hear the meeting by dialing 1-866-899-4679, access code 389-678-189.

Notice of County Measure Ballot Title

Posted on April 22, 2020

https://www.co.sherman.or.us/documents/pp-2020-04-notice-of-county-measure-ballot-title-2-pdf/

Prospective Petition 2020-04

Posted on April 22, 2020

https://www.co.sherman.or.us/documents/prospective-petition/

Burn Ban starts May 1, 2020

Posted on April 20, 2020

DUE TO EXTREME FIRE CONDITIONS As of May 1, 2020 THE BURN BAN WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF SHERMAN COUNTY THIS INCLUDES BARRELS, INCINERATORS AND AGRICULTURAL BURNING For Further Information, Please Contact Your Local City Administrator or Fire Official THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.  

Mental Health and Stress Relief Resources

Posted on April 20, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has caused upheaval in everybody’s life, be it job loss, illness, or working and studying from home, and it has come on top of the normal stresses of life. To cope with the grief, loss and shock, Lindsay Pietsch, a therapist with Cascade Centers Inc., a Portland counseling service, encourages people to...

Mid-Columbia Center For Living WARM LINE

Posted on April 20, 2020

Warm Line is a non-crisis listening service for children, teens, and parents/guardians of children who may be struggling with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. How do I reach the Warm Line? Call the Center for Living Sherman County office at (541)-565-3149 and ask for the Warm Line When can I call? Tuesdays 1pm-3pm (English...

County Court – April 15, 2020

Posted on April 6, 2020

The next regularly scheduled court session will be held April 15, 2020 at 9:00 am by conference call.  The most current agenda can be found on the County Court page.  If you wish to be on the agenda, please contact Tammi Gaskey at 541-565-3416 or countycourt@shermancounty.net

County Court, April 8th, 2020 – Special Session

Posted on April 6, 2020

The Sherman County Court will be meeting in special session on Wednesday, April 8,  2020, at 2:00 p.m.  in the Commissioners Meeting Room.

Sherman County’s First Case of COVID-19

Posted on April 6, 2020

As you probably have heard, COVID-19 has been confirmed in Sherman County.  The County Court and our Emergency Management team learned about it Sunday afternoon after it was posted on the OHA (Oregon Health Authority) website.  This is not the ideal way that it should happen.  The North Central Public Health District and our Emergency...

Sherman County Medical Clinic’s Response to COVID-19

Posted on March 31, 2020

We wanted to reach out to all of you to let you know what the Sherman County Medical Clinic is doing in response to COVID-19. At the current time we do not have any testing supplies to be able to test for COVID-19, nor do we have a timeline for when we might receive tests. We...

Resolution 04-03-2020

Posted on March 23, 2020

The Sherman County Court passed a Resolution and Order Declaring a State of Emergency in Sherman County on March 23, 2020. THIS MATTER came before the County Court for Sherman County (the "Court") sitting as the governing body for the transaction of Sherman County (the "County") business at a special County Court meeting on March...

Courthouse Update

Posted on March 23, 2020

COVID -19 Update - The Courthouse is CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.  We are sill available by phone.  The secured red drop box located at the north end of the front sidewalk is available to leave documents, etc. for all offices. Thank you for your patience!

Senior Center Update

Posted on March 16, 2020

After receiving word from Kate Brown to temporarily suspend any gatherings of 10+ vulnerable seniors, we have decided to serve lunch as usual today. However starting tomorrow Tuesday, March 17th we will only be offering to-go lunches temporarily. We are asking that people call 541-565-3191 to place a to-go order by 10:30 am each day,...