Jan. 6 Anniversary + Flood Watch + Record High For COVID Cases

Morning, Oregon City! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Windy and warmer with rain. High: 53 Low: 45.

Here are the top stories today in Oregon City:

1. Flood Watch In effect (Patch)
2. January 6 Has Feds, Police on Alert (Patch)
3. Oregon COVID-19 Cases Hit Record High For Third Time In Days (Patch)
4. Local school districts ignore state guidance (Patch)
5. Gresham Police ID Bank Robber Killed In Shootout (Patch)
6. Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Oregon City Area (Oregon City Patch)
7. Open Houses Planned In And Around Oregon City: See The Listings (Oregon City Patch)

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Today in Oregon City:

• HV Library Book Group - Clackamas Arts Alliance (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Oregon City - City Hall: "The City of Oregon City is temporarily closing Clackamette RV Park, located at 1955 Clackamette Drive, Oregon City, OR 97045, due to high water levels and flooding. The City expects Clackamette Park to close Friday, January 7, and remain..." (Facebook)
• City of Oregon City: "The City of Oregon City is temporarily closing Clackamette RV Park, located at 1955 Clackamette Drive, Oregon City, OR 97045, due to high water levels and flooding. The City expects Clackamette Park to close Friday, January 7, and remai..." (Instagram)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Classes at Soulflags Art Community Center have been posted for January and February. They have some fun new classes too. Sign up now. #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #occoc #occhamber #art #classes #supportlocal #supportcommunity" (Facebook)
• Oregon City Public Library: "Meditation reduces stress, helps control anxiety, and promotes emotional health. This week's meditation: "Getting Well"." (Instagram)
• Oregon City - City Hall: "More progress has been made at City of Oregon City Parks and Recreation Hazel Grove Park, which is located in the Hazel Grove/Westling Farm neighborhood on the south side of Hazelnut Avenue, between Vincent Drive and Hazel Grove Drive. F..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Get some savings at your local Grocery Outlet with their new ad today. #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #occoc #occhamber #deals #ad #shopping #supportlocal #supportcommunity" (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.