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Gresham Firefighting Hero + Herd Immunity? + Car Theft Warning

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A new study from OHSU suggests that Oregon could reach herd immunity against the delta variant by the end of December.
A new study from OHSU suggests that Oregon could reach herd immunity against the delta variant by the end of December. (Shutterstock)

Get on up, Gresham! Let's get you all caught up to start this Monday, October 18 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in Gresham today.

First, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High: 57 Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories in Gresham today:

  1. A new study says Oregon's cases could keep declining and herd immunity against deal could be reached in December (Patch).
  2. Oregon Vaccine Deadline For State Workers, 100s Still Need Shot (Gresham Patch)
  3. Gresham firefighter stops mid-race to help fellow Boston Marathon runner (KPTV.com)
  4. It was the sunniest of times, it was the rainiest of times. The week ahead in weather. (Patch).
  5. Police issue warning against new car theft technique (Patch).
  6. Portland passes 1,000 shooting, a record no one wanted (Patch).
  7. 5 Best Handyman in Portland, OR (Kev's Best)

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Today in Gresham:

  • Parent/Teacher Conferences - Metro East Web Academy (12:00 AM)

Gresham Patch Notebook

  • City of Gresham - Government: "We're at your service Use the City’s My Gresham app to easily report an issue by phone or computer. A resident used her smartphone to take a photo of tall vegetation in a median that was obscuring traffic. Crews trimmed the vegetation. P..." (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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