Gresham Police Staffing + Pumpkin Patches + Gresham High News

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything worth knowing around Gresham today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with showers. High: 56 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories today in Gresham:

1. Gresham reassigning police due to staffing shortage, officers concerned it will impact public safety (KPTV.com)
2. Gresham OR Content Marketing For SEO – Brand Presence Authority Service Launched (Digital Journal)
3. Mayor Monday: Gresham launches new financial initiative (KOIN.com)
4. Gresham High adds LGBTQ pride theme to football games (Pamplin Media Group)
5. Gresham area pumpkin patches waiting for you. (Patch).

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Today in Gresham:

Gresham Patch Notebook

• Gresham-Barlow School District: "North Gresham Elementary students were greeted by a familiar face last week. Rain 🌧 or shine 🌞 Superintendent James Hiu enjoys welcoming students to school! Thank you for all that you do, Superintendent Hiu! #InspireEmpowerTHRIVE" (Facebook)
• Gresham-Barlow School District: "Hoot hoot hoot! Ms. Schoen’s students at Hollydale Elementary are learning a lot of interesting facts about owls 🦉! Did you know owls cannot digest hair, fur, or bones of animals? The lesson included cutting into owl pellets to figure o..." (Facebook)
• Gresham-Barlow School District: "Ms. Keller’s students at East Gresham Elementary know exactly what to do on a rainy day ☔! Just grab a book 📘 and a light and you are all set! Way to EGES Eagles! #InspireEmpowerTHRIVE" (Facebook)
• City of Gresham: "Over the past month we have shared fun facts and aspirations for the future from Mayor Stovall and some of your City Councilors. Last, but certainly not least, Meet Councilor Gladfelter! Remember, your Mayor and Council want to connect w..." (Instagram)
• City of Gresham - Government: "Arts and Cultural Grants Deadline Nov. 5 Grants support Gresham arts programs, projects and activities that enrich the arts, culture and heritage of our diverse community. To learn more about the grants, eligibility, application and the ..." (Facebook)

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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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