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Hey there, Gresham! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one deadly Gresham hit-and-run upended a family's future.

Also on today's calendar: BIG Community Sale at Multnomah Grange #71 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 66, low: 41.
  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wife of construction flagger victim speaks out after deadly hit-and-run in Gresham: 'He was loved' (kgw.com) — A construction flagger was fatally struck by a car while directing traffic near Northeast Division Street and Northeast Hogan Drive in Gresham, and his wife is now speaking publicly about his life and loss. She describes how his death has forced her into assisted living, calls the suspect a continuing danger, and hopes the courts keep the driver in custody as serious charges move forward.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is anyone missing this sweet kitty?
    She seems well taken care of but was really hungry. She was a little skittish at first but warmed up and really wants to come inside the house. … (Nextdoor SW Gresham)
  • I used to think car sales people were bad ,tried to get the Xfinity bill lowered.
    Holy cow what a nightmare does anybody have dish network and what's their opinion seems to be a lot cheaper but I would still need to keep Xfinity… (Nextdoor Gresham - Holly Brook)
  • Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Gresham. Apply here.
  • Michaels posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Member in Gresham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gresham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Troutdale

  • Multnomah County delays vote on ambulance response times goal (katu.com)

Happy Valley

  • Parents, staff urge district to remove Happy Valley counselor facing third DUII charge (kptv.com)
  • Tuesday, Oct. 13 is the Voter Registration Deadline (clackamas.us)
  • From Lauro Cavazos to Marco Rubio: The Hispanics who have served in the US Cabinet (voz.us)

Milwaukie

  • Edward Everett 'Eddie' Horton (thedailyworld.com)
  • Parents plan to speak out after Oregon school counselor is accused of DUI with .55% blood-alcohol content (chronline.com)

Ok Gresham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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