🌱 Gresham Daily: Deadly Hit-And-Run + 'Miracle Son'

Gresham OR

09 December, 2021

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Hey, Gresham! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town. First, today's weather: Cloudy with a few showers. High: 43 Low: 39. Here are the top stories today in Gresham: Gresham police release image of vehicle believed to be involved in deadly hit-and-run (KPTV.com)'He was my miracle son': Gresham police ID homicide victim as 15-year-old boy (OregonLive)Jurors dismiss racketeering charge against Gypsy Joker gang member Kenneth Hause (Statesman Journal)Gresham-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: New Figures (Gresham Patch)Multnomah County Chair Candidates React to Damaging Auditor's Report (Willamette Week) Today's Gresham Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Gresham: From my notebook: City of Gresham: "🎁Help spread some holiday cheer! Fill-A-Cruiser is going on NOW until 8 pm tonight. Stop by the Gresham Fred Meyer and drop off toys to be donated to local foster children. Word has it that they are in need of more items for kids 11 and..." (Instagram) Gresham-Barlow School District: "At the December board meeting, the board recognized Sam Barlow High School's Boys Water Polo Team who competed in the Oregon High School Water Polo Championships placing third! The school board also recognized individual players: All-Sta..." (Facebook) City of Gresham - Government: "🎁Help spread some holiday cheer! Fill-The-Cruiser is going on NOW until 8 pm tonight. Stop by the Gresham Fred Meyer and drop off toys to be donated to local foster children. Word has it that they are in need of more items for kids 11 a..." (Facebook) Gresham-Barlow School District: "At the December board meeting, the board recognized students from Gresham High School selected for the Oregon Music Education Association's (OMEA) All-State Honor Choir competition. Competitors and their categories: Emily Clark - Soprano..." (Facebook) Gresham-Barlow School District: "At the December board meeting, the school board recognized members of Gresham High School's Dance and Cheer Team, the Rhythmettes, who participated in the Mt. Hood Conference Cheer Competition. Individuals were also recognized: MHC All-C..." (Facebook) City of Gresham - Government: "Santa Claus 🎅 gifted our community with two beautiful 📧📬mailboxes for letters to Santa. Letters are picked up and delivered to the North Pole weekly through Dec. 31. No postage necessary. Special thanks to our local partners at Secret..." (Facebook) Gresham-Barlow School District: "At the December Board meeting, the school board recognized East Gresham Elementary School teacher Megan Carlson who was nominated by a parent for the 2021-2022 LifeChanger of the Year Award. The LifeChanger of the Year program, sponsored..." (Facebook) City of Gresham - Government: "Chat with the Mayor Have you ever wanted to ask the Mayor a question? Have ideas you would like to share with the City Manager? Ask your questions Dec. 14 during a Facebook Live With Mayor Stovall. Or send them ahead to Communications@Gr..." (Facebook) City of Gresham: "Guess what? The Gresham Lilac Run presented by Unitus Community Credit Union is back again for year four! This year we are thrilled to announce that ALL race proceeds will go directly to @girlsontherunpdx. This group is a local non-profi..." (Instagram) City of Gresham: "Chat with the Mayor Have you ever wanted to ask the Mayor a question? Have ideas you would like to share with the City Manager? Ask your questions Dec. 14 during a Facebook Live With Mayor Stovall. Or send them ahead to Communications@Gr..." (Instagram) Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce: "Our curious elf, Jingles McGiven, is taking some time to travel through Gresham! Follow her through the month of December as she explores our beautiful city. . Take a moment as she explores to help her find her way. Where did she end up ..." (Facebook) Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce: "When December rolls around we often take time to reflect and look for ways to spend our time enhancing the world around us. Some may volunteer. Some may donate goods. Some may donate money. . Quite often we get lost in the sea of need an..." (Facebook) Nextdoor Neighbor, North Central: "Does anyone know where to get a free Christmas tree? - I can't afford one this year. It doesn't feel like Christmas without one." (Nextdoor) Nextdoor Neighbor, Kelly Creek: "Gresham Public Safety Community Forum - Dec 13th - https://berrydunn.mysocialpinp... Happened upon this during some local reading and thou..." (Nextdoor) Nextdoor Neighbor, Powell Valley: "No garbage pick up? - Did anyone else not get their garbage picked up today by Rockwood Waste in Powell Valley neighborhood?" (Nextdoor) Nextdoor Neighbor, Gresham - Holly Brook: "I just want to send a shoutout to Erika and Aaron, who made a house call this Sunday to give my little old man chihuahua, Jazz a nail trim. - His nails were terribly overgrown because he gets agitated easily. Aaron held him while Erika d..." (Nextdoor) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Stone Social Impact Forum featuring Nicholas Kristof (December 13) Add your event Loving the Gresham Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update! — Dan Shalin I can be reached at [email protected]