Ex-Tagger Uses Art To Combat Graffiti + Man Let Go Ahead Of Trial

Hello, people of Gresham! Colin Miner here with the Wednesday edition of the Gresham Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 59 Low: 43.

Here are the top stories today in Gresham:

1. Gresham mother missing for six years still missing. (KOIN.com)
2. Man accused of buying 18 guns for others in little over a year released ahead of trial under home detention. (OregonLive)
3. Former tagger combats graffiti in Gresham with art (KATU)
4. Jury convicts Gresham man of raping four women, sexually abusing fifth woman, in four-year period (OregonLive)
5. Here’s how Oregon school districts report on COVID-19 (KOIN.com)
6. Over 2 days, 56 bullets flew in and around Gresham home. Man who lived there now accused of buying dozens of guns. (OregonLive)

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Today in Gresham:

• Social Security Strategies Seminar - October 6th 2021 (7:00 PM)

Gresham Patch Notebook

• Gresham-Barlow School District: "Ms. Mihm’s third grade class at Hall Elementary is reading books written by Latinx authors and illustrators to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The students are also learning about many Latinx people, some still living, like Olympic Gy..." (Facebook)
• City of Gresham: "It was a celebration this week as neighbors came to witness the installation of a new sign for Bella Vista Park. The sign was requested by the Northwest Neighborhood Association (NWNA) and paid for by a City grant the NWNA applied for ..." (Instagram)
• City of Gresham - Government: "It was a celebration today as neighbors came to witness the installation of a new sign for Bella Vista Park. The sign was requested by the Northwest Neighborhood Association (NWNA) and paid for by a City grant the NWNA applied for to hon..." (Facebook)
• Gresham-Barlow School District: "October is National Principals Month! Help us celebrate our amazing principals for their hard work, especially during these challenging times. Thank you for all you do for our students, staff and community! #InspireEmpowerTHRIVE" (Facebook)
• Gresham-Barlow School District: "October is National Principals Month! Help us celebrate our amazing principals for their hard work, especially during these challenging times. Thank you for all you do for our students, staff and community! #InspireEmpowerTHRIVE" (Facebook)
• Historic Downtown Gresham: "Congratulations @hairhaven503 for hitting 8 years in business!" (Facebook)
• City of Gresham - Government: "Check your mailbox! The fall issue of GRESHAM was recently mailed to all Gresham residents and businesses. Inside: The Kitchen is coming to the Rockwood Market Hall. The Albertina Kerr and Rockwood Village affordable housing developments..." (Facebook)
• Gresham-Barlow School District: "Gresham-Barlow School District is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our students, staff, and families. We are proud to announce our partnership with @CareSolace to support our ongoing commitment. If you or your family me..." (Facebook)
• Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce: "Welcome to our New Members!" (Facebook)

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— Colin Miner

About me: I've been at Patch for almost 6 years after a career that had stops at The New York Times, Oregonian, Washington Post, as well as KATU, KOIN, and KGW. For the past three years I've been Patch's Manager News and Content Partnerships as well as a National Writer.

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