Wintry Mix On Its Way + Hospitals Strained + Session Produces

Up and at 'em, Gresham! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know in town today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with snow and rain. High: 40 Low: 40.

Here are the top stories today in Gresham:

1. Wintry mix headed this way (Patch).
2. Betsy Johnson stepping down to focus on run (Patch).
3. Hospitals still strained despite decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations (Patch).
4. One day session produces big results (Patch).
5. Coronavirus Cases Down Recently In Multnomah County: CDC (Gresham Patch)
6. Gresham resident: City faces police staffing ‘crisis’ (KOIN.com)

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Today in Gresham:

• Chamber 101 - Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Gresham-Barlow School District: "A shout out to East Gresham Elementary 5th grader Whitney Hayden who placed fourth at The Cycle-Cross National Championships in Chicago 🚴 ! We love sharing our students' achievements both inside and outside of the classroom! #InspireEmp..." (Facebook)
• Gresham Historical Society: "Just a few days left to come to the Museum and vote for your favorite Gingerbread house. Receive a beautiful historic ornament with your paid admission of $5 for those over five years of age. Open today through Saturday 10-4 Sunday we cl..." (Facebook)
• 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)

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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.