More Snow, Ice + COVID-19 Cases Rise Dramatically + Shots Fired

Good morning, people of Gresham! It's me again, Colin Miner, your host of the Gresham Daily.

First, today's weather:

Chilly with snow, 1-3". High: 40 Low: 31.

Here are the top stories in Gresham today:

1. Gresham Weather Thursday: More Snow, More Rain, More Freezing (Gresham Patch)
2. COVID-19 Cases Rise Dramatically (Patch)
3. Gresham Police Ask Help Finding Missing Man With Special Needs (Gresham Patch)
4. New Guidance From CDC On Quarantine, Isolation Times (Patch)
5. Nearly 100 Shots Fired, No Injuries (Patch)
6. Meals On Wheels People Cancels Area Deliveries For 2nd Day (Patch)

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Today in Gresham:

From my notebook:

• City of Gresham - Government: "Last night, crews sprayed 5,500 gallons of deicer throughout the city. While all roads are open, there are pockets of ice. Today is a great day to stay warm and cozy at home, but if you have to drive, please use caution." (Facebook)
• City of Gresham: "Last night, crews sprayed 5,500 gallons of deicer throughout the city. While all roads are open, there are pockets of ice. Today is a great day to stay warm and cozy at home, but if you have to drive, please use caution." (Instagram)
• City of Gresham: "Please join us for a virtual community conversation to talk about the Gresham Police Department. Hosted by BerryDunn Consulting live via Zoom, this is an opportunity to share your feedback and ideas about public safety services in your c..." (Instagram)
• City of Gresham - Government: "Please join us for a virtual community conversation to talk about the Gresham Police Department. Hosted by BerryDunn Consulting live via Zoom, this is an opportunity to share your feedback and ideas about public safety services in your c..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Powell Valley: "At around 630pm on 12/27/21 You crested the top of the hill going past the elementary school west bound as my neighbor on the south side of the street decides to back out of the driveway into traffic. - You shouldn't hit your breaks like..." (Nextdoor)

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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.