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🌱 Elma mourns motorcyclist killed in Monte Elma Road collision

Elma, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Elma! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Elma mourns motorcyclist killed in Monte Elma Road collision
  • How Elma’s track stars dominated their final pre-postseason meets

Also on today's calendar: Grays Harbor Home & Garden Show and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Variably cloudy and cooler, with a high of 59 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 59, low: 44.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 52 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mitchell Todd dies in motorcycle accident on Monte Elma Road (newsline.com) — An Elma resident, 60-year-old motorcyclist Mitchell Todd, was killed in a collision on Monte Elma Road near Brady after a Hyundai driver allegedly failed to fully stop at a sign. Authorities say no alcohol or drugs are suspected, and the investigation continues with possible charges pending. Safety experts stress how vulnerable motorcyclists are and urge greater driver awareness.
   

• Prep Track Roundup: Elma's Guadarrama, Montesano's Schweppe lead locals at Spudder Classic (thedailyworld.com) — Elma High School’s track athletes turned heads this weekend, led by sprinter Ricardo “Ritchie” Guadarrama sweeping the 100, 200 and 400 at the Spudder Classic. Several other Elma boys and girls placed well in sprints, relays and throws, and freshman Annaliese Richey doubled in the 400 and 800 at the Centralia Freshman Invitational, signaling strong momentum heading into postseason meets.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday May 15
  • HS Track @ Montesano 4:00 1A League Championships
    Montesano School District Montesano, WA 98563
    4:00 pm
  • Swing into Spring - Jazz Band
    Montesano School District Hoquiam High School, 501 W Emerson Ave, Hoquiam, WA 98550, USA
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday May 23
  • MODIFIED CLASH →
    Grays Harbor Raceway, Pavillion, 32 Elma McCleary Rd, Elma
    5:00 pm
    • Friday July 3
  • MIS-SEASON 360 SPRINT CHALLENGE & GIANT FIREWORKS EVENT →
    Grays Harbor Raceway, Pavillion, 32 Elma McCleary Rd, Elma
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Over the last year, ORCAA has expanded its monitoring network with new sensors.
    We’ve incorporated new devices, called SensWA, developed by the Washington Department of Ecology (ECY). ORCAA deployed SensWA sensors near Yelm in… (Nextdoor )
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Accounting Technician I in Aberdeen. Apply here.
  • LifeWise Academy posted a job opening for Lead Teacher in Aberdeen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elma here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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