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🌱 How a simple traffic stop in Aberdeen uncovered guns and cocaine.
You won't want to miss Grays Harbor College Women's Soccer vs Lower Columbia College on the Aberdeen Patch calendar

Hello Aberdeen! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- How a simple traffic stop in Aberdeen uncovered guns and cocaine.
- When Aberdeen kids can star in The Tortoise and the Hare
Also on today's calendar: GHC Foundation Fall Scholarship Social and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Downpours; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 63 and low of 44 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 46.
- Thursday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Felons arrested, traffic stop leads to drug and firearm seizure (thedailyworld.com) — Aberdeen police arrested two convicted felons after a speeding stop on South Boone Street led to the discovery of firearms, body armor, and about 72 grams of cocaine. Both men, from Sumner and Auburn, were booked into Aberdeen City Jail on firearm and drug charges, and officers continue to investigate the case.
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• From the Wings: Elma students perform The Emperor's New Clothes (thedailyworld.com) — Stevens Elementary in Aberdeen will host Missoula Children's Theatre the week of November 2, giving local students a chance to perform The Tortoise and the Hare. After a successful residency at Elma Elementary, nearly 50 kids participated there, and Aberdeen families can expect a similar weeklong workshop culminating in community performances.
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📸 Around Aberdeen
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aberdeen
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★ Featured events ★
- Grays Harbor College Women's Soccer vs Lower Columbia College →
Stewart Field,
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- GHC Foundation Fall Scholarship Social →
Hillier Events Center, tulalW Building
6:00 pm - Shaun Beebe at Oyhut Bay Grill
Oyhut Bay Grill, 404 Salmonberry Lane SW, Ocean Shores
6:00 pm - Bingo at Corks & Taps
Corks & Taps, 130 Oyhut Bay Blvd. SW, #101, Ocean Shores
6:00 pm - Wine Down Wednesday
Oyhut Bay Grill; Corks & Taps, 404 Salmonberry Ln SW; 130 Oyhut Bay Blvd SW, #101, Ocean Shores - Circus of Horror Live Show
7th Street Theatre, 313 7th St., Hoquiam
6:00 pm - Craft and Sip Springboard Coffee Company →
Springboard Coffee Company, 205 South I Street, Aberdeen - Comedy with Justin Hayes →
Messy Jessy's Bar and Grill, 212 South I Street, Aberdeen
9:00 pm - Shaun Beebe at Oyhut Bay Grill
Oyhut Bay Grill, 404 Salmonberry Lane SW, Ocean Shores
6:00 pm - 33rd Annual Firefly Parade
Grayland Community Hall, 2071 Cranberry Road, Grayland
7:00 pm - The Bog Jog
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc., 506 Duffy St, Aberdeen
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
📣 Aberdeen Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- GGHI Business Forum Lunch - City Administrator Roundtable
Rotary Log Pavilion, 1401 Sargent Blvd, Aberdeen
11:30 am
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This is Mia asleep on top of the piano.
It used to be Tessa's favorite spot, but since Tessa died, the other cats are slowly moving into her territory. Apparently the top of the piano is… (Nextdoor McDermoth)
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Aberdeen. Apply here.
- Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. posted a job opening for Order Management and Procurement Specialist in Aberdeen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aberdeen here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hoquiam
- Prep Roundup: Five first-half goals lead to Elma win over Ocosta (thedailyworld.com)
Montesano
- Rules of the Road: What happens when you cycle while impaired? (thenewstribune.com)
Ocean Shores
- Business Hero Award presented to North Beach Medical Equipment (thedailyworld.com)
Ok Aberdeen! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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