COVID-19 Deaths Hit New High + Redistricting Maps Challenged

Rise and shine, Oregon City! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

A couple of showers. High: 53 Low: 46.

Here are the top stories in Oregon City today:

1. Oregon City residents will be getting a kicker back with next year's taxes, says state. (Patch).
2. Pulitzer Prize winner files campaign committee, eyeing run for governor. (Patch).
3. New redistricting maps challenged in court by Republicans (Patch).
4. Oregon daily COVID-19 deaths hit record high. (Patch).
5. One week until Oregon, Wash. vaccination deadline for healthcare and state employees (KATU)
6. Head To This Oregon City For Some Of The Best Street Food In The Country (iHeartRadio)

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Today in Oregon City:

• ACA Board Meeting - October 13, 2021 (6:00 PM)
• Milwaukie Poetry Series - Clackamas Arts Alliance (6:30 PM)

Oregon City Patch Notebook

• Downtown Oregon City: "And that's a wrap folks! The mural is restored! Thanks to the Three Rivers Artist Guild and Gallery, Cathy Rowe, and Trieste Andrews for all their hard work on not only making this restoration happen, but for their hard work for YEARS to..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City School District 62: "Want a job with a family friendly schedule? Come work for us and make a difference in a kid's life! Apply online at: https://www.ocsd62.org/district/jobs-and-employment" (Facebook)
• Oregon City Public Library: "Oregon-themed puzzles just added today (10/12/21)! See our Library of Things collection at go.lincc.org/oclot" (Facebook)
• City of Oregon City: "The City is hiring! Learn more about positions and apply online https://www.orcity.org/humanresources/open-job-recruitments" (Instagram)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Halloween Fun And Educational poster contest for kids in grades 5-12. Read details below and gets spooky creating something festive with messages of safety. Plus the youth have a chance to win prizes. Thanks City of Oregon City Parks and..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Oregon City Woman's Club is having a pie fundraiser. Preorder some pies (come frozen, great idea to save for the holidays) by October 20th to support a great organization. #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #occoc #chambercrush #nonprofit #pie..." (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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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