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🌱 How Woodburn police unraveled a fatal hit-and-run by a local doctor
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- How Woodburn police unraveled a fatal hit-and-run by a local doctor
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 72, low: 47.
- Friday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Oregon doctor convicted in fatal hit-and-run was already under medical board investigation (thelundreport.org) — Woodburn police spent extensive time piecing together evidence to identify an emergency room doctor who fatally struck a pedestrian and left the scene, leading to his conviction and prison sentence. The case also revealed an ongoing Oregon Medical Board investigation into his prescribing practices, which could further affect his ability to practice medicine after release. 
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- **UPDATE: This sweet boy caught a ride with Marion County Dog Services earlier today!
** Found dog on corner of 99E & Carl Rd. Black lab & possibly pit bull mix. Kinda skinny. Young intact male. Very hyper and anxious but friendly. I… (Nextdoor Crosby Rd) - Carpet Geeks did an excellent job cleaning our carpets and furniture yesterday.
I wanted to support a local business and did a search to find Mike (owner) who has been in the carpet and quality rug along with furniture cleaning… (Nextdoor OGA)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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