At CPAC today, the Sentinel interviewed Riley Gaines, a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky. Gaines tied transgender Lia Thomas for fifth in the women’s 200-meter NCAA championships last spring, and has been an outspoken critic of Thomas who swam competitively for years as a male. She says young…

After a decade of intense controversy over how to improve the intersections at Grogan’s Mill and Research Forest, Montgomery County is scheduled to begin construction improvement projects this summer, according to Precinct 2 officials. The first phase includes extending the acceleration lane on Research Forest (see diagram below). The next…

Maui, a 15 month old Belgian Malinois, will be Shenandoah’s first K9. He was named by Officer Duenas who is currently training with him, and who named him after a character in the movie “Moana.” They were both certified through the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association on June 23. City…

Adriatic cafe, a family owned restaurant which features comfort Italian food in a casual setting, will break ground in August for its newest location on the I-45 service road, adjacent to the Sam Moon shopping center. Grand opening is targeted for April 2023. This will be Adriatic’s fifth restaurant, with…

Replacing a fence or installing a gas generator? Homeowners in Cantwell Forest, Avalon Oaks and Dulcimer Woods are required to obtain permits not only from the city of Shenandoah, but also from The Woodlands Township for fences, generators and other construction activities such as pools, exterior decking and outdoor kitchens. The…

Stories with insight, depth and analysis by citizen journalists “The only security of all is in a free press.” - Thomas Jefferson The Shenandoah Sentinel launched in June 2022 with a print edition and website, ShenandoahNews.com. It's the only independent news source with an exclusive focus on Shenandoah city news. The Sentinel is…

Catalytic converter thefts are increasing everywhere, and Shenandoah is no exception. Since June of 2021, there have been about 80 thefts of these emission control devices within the city limits. The converters are easily removed by experienced thieves and contain precious metals like platinum and palladium which can be resold…