Hello Silverton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a former Silverton ER doctor is heading to prison
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Cooler with a shower, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy with a shower possible, temps: high: 68, low: 48.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, a few showers, with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Silverton ER doctor sentenced in hit and run that killed Woodburn man (statesmanjournal.com) — A longtime Silverton Hospital emergency room doctor has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for leaving the scene after fatally striking a pedestrian in Woodburn while driving to his Silverton shift in 2024. The court detailed his actions after the crash, the civil settlement with the victim’s family, and the possibility that his medical license could be revoked.

📸 Around Silverton
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Upcoming Events in
Silverton
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Thursday May 14
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Two-Hour Early Release
Evergreen Elem
Silverton, OR 97381
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School Play
Victor Point Elem
Silverton, OR 97381
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Early Release
Victor Point Elem
Silverton, OR 97381
1:00 pm
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Civics for Adults
Silver Falls Public Library
410 South Water Street, Silverton, OR 97381
6:00 pm
Friday May 15
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MS Track Meet 6th-8th Grade
Victor Point Elem
Silverton, OR 97381
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MS Track Meet 6-8th
Evergreen Elem
Silverton, OR 97381
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Eddie Willig Memorial Track Meet
Silverton High
Silverton, OR 97381
8:30 am
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SHS Spring Theater Production
Silverton High
Silverton, OR 97381
7:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday May 13
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JFK V Baseball: @ Colton
John F. Kennedy High School (JFK)
Mount Angel, OR 97362
4:30 pm
Thursday May 14
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Track meet at home
John F. Kennedy High School (JFK)
Mount Angel, OR 97362
4:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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AJ @ Mt Angel Theater Studio →
Mt Angel Theater Studio, 220 E Charles St, Mt Angel
11:30 am
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Matt and the Monkats Album Release →
Mt Angel Theater Studio, 220 E Charles St, Mt Angel
6:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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LifeWise Academy posted a job opening for Elementary Teacher in Silverton. Apply here.
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DND Groups, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Silverton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Silverton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodburn
- Woodburn student earns $5K scholarship from OnPoint and OSAA (heraldpioneer.com)
- 10 New Oregon Restaurants You've Probably Never Heard Of But Need To Try Immediately (myfamilytravels.com)
- Budget Message: WSD superintendent lays out financial future (heraldpioneer.com)
Keizer
- Traffic alert: Parade will pause traffic May 16 on Keizer's River Road (salemreporter.com)
Ok Silverton! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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