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🌱Romance Novelist Murder Trial Begins + Delays For Milltowner Shops

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Welcome back, Beaverton! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; windy. High: 52 Low: 41.

Here are the top five stories today in Beaverton:

  1. Even though pandemic restrictions are loosening, a social worker who works in the Beaverton School District says many students are still suffering. A recent CDC survey reported that around 45% of high school students said they'd experienced persistent sadness or hopelessness. Abuse statistics also remain high. Click over to the article to find out ways to help. (KGW 8)
  2. The trial begins today for a Washington County-based romance novelist accused of shooting her husband in 2018. Students discovered the body of Daniel Brophy, a chef at the Oregon Culinary Institute, the morning of June 2, 2018. Nancy Crampton-Brophy, his wife, wrote a disturbing essay titled "How to Murder Your Husband" back in 2011, and police say they have camera footage of her near Daniel Brophy's workplace the day of his death. (KGW 8)
  3. Check in with the Cedar Mill News to read about development news North of 26. Top line items include a delay in opening for Insomnia and Wildwood Taphouse at the new Milltowner Center at Cornell and Saltzman. The new Target (also on Cornell near Saltzman) will possibly open later this month, but there hasn't been any confirmation. Finally, a large affordable senior-focused housing project was approved by a county Hearings Officer on March 28. The 53-unit complex is planned for the corner of Dogwood and Saltzman.
  4. The City of Beaverton wants your thoughts on the Cooper Mountain Development. An online open house runs through today. City Council will discuss the results of the open house survey at its April 19 work session.
  5. Take a look at five new houses on the market in the Beaverton area on Beaverton Patch. The rundown features a large family home in the Sexton Mountain area listed at $829,500 and a two-bedroom townhome near Progress Ridge for $440,000.

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Today in Beaverton:

  • Family Storytime (virtual) - Beaverton City Library invites kids and their folks to a fun online session. Register to get the link. (10:15 a.m.)
  • Song Circle (at Main) - Share the gift of music with fellow enthusiasts at the Beaverton City Library. Lyrics and chords will be provided. (6 p.m.)
  • Washington County Sheriff's Office invites students aged 14 to 17 to an informational session about joining their Search & Rescue team, online or in-person at WCSO Headquarters, 215 SW Adams Ave. in Hillsboro. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Last Call Trivia @ Dublin Pub - Test your knowledge every Monday at 6821 Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. (7 p.m. - 9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Did you know April is Arab Heritage Month? Follow the Arab American Cultural Center of Oregon @AACCO for info on special events (like cooking classes!) throughout the month.
  • Spring is here, and that means sunshine, rainbows and... spring cleaning! Before you pack up those stretched-out sweatpants and saggy ottoman into a truck and head to nearest Goodwill drop off, click the link to see an article about what donations the organization will accept. (Twitter)

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— Ash DeMello

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