Hops Star In Series + Report Says Female Duck Stars Were Shamed

Happy Wednesday, people of Hillsboro! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a touch of rain. High: 55 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories in Hillsboro today:

1. Pamplin Media Group - Hillsboro Police Log: Oct. 11-17, 2021 (Pamplin Media Group)
2. Hillsboro Hops alum to star in 2021 World Series (Pamplin Media Group)
3. EDITORIAL: Johnson's bid for governor could be good for Oregon (Pamplin Media Group)
4. Oregon State men's soccer up to No. 3 in rankings (Pamplin Media Group)
5. OHSU coronavirus (COVID-19) response (OHSU News)
6. Reports says female Duck track and field athletes were body shamed (Patch)

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Today in Hillsboro:

• Family College and Career Fair - Hillsboro SD 1J (6:00 PM)
• Online Teen Gaming Night - Hillsboro Public Library (6:30 PM)
• Glencoe Fall Play Bright Ideas - Hillsboro SD 1J (7:30 PM)

Hillsboro Patch Notebook

• Hillsboro Aero Academy: "It's always a vibe with maintenance. 🔧 Coffee brewing, music in the background, and fresh air from the open hangar door. BUT WHAT GENRE MUSIC ARE THEY VIBING TO?! 📻 Take a guess below!! ⬇️ #hillsborooregon #hillsboroaeroacademy ..." (Instagram)
• Hillsboro Police Department: "Hillsboro Police has seen an increasing number of sextortion scams. Suspects, posing as young women, are targeting young men via social media, dating apps, or directly through email or text. Learn how the scam works and what NOT to do: h..." (Facebook)
• Community Action Hillsboro, Oregon: "A big thank you to Rick's Custom Fencing & Decking for hosting an amazing book drive for Head Start! The brand new books will find homes in our Head Start classrooms and be a part of our lending library for our preschoolers. Thank you fo..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Parks & Recreation: "While we enjoy sharing with you new programming around the city, we also enjoy sharing with you the beautiful scenes around our parks." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Public Library: "It's our October Make and Take: Video Edition!
  Gather some felt, needle, and thread and follow along to make this adorable autumn craft! Sew on a keychain so you can take it with you wherever you go! Note: th..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Parks & Recreation: "Explore your creative side with these fun and festive, seasonally themed painting activities! Kids will follow along with the instructor during this guided painting activity and take home their finished project!" (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Public Library: "Join us for November Trivia Night! Test your know-how and bamboozle your friends and family with your trivia skills! Tuesday, November 2nd, 7:00 - 8:00 pm on Zoom. Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8951... #TriviaNight #HPLAtHome ..." (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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