Omicron Rising + Cleaner Water Coming + Kidnap Suspect Arrested

Hey, Oregon City! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Oregon City.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a few showers. High: 44 Low: 38.

Here are the top stories today in Oregon City:

1. Omicron making itself known (Patch).
2. Oregon getting millions to make water cleaner (Patch).
3. Why was the I5 commute a mess on Wednesday? Two reasons. (Patch).
4. Kidnapping suspect arrested (Patch).
5. Riot suspect convicted of other crimes (Patch).
6. Gresham Police Say This Man's A Murder Suspect: Have You Seen Him (Gresham Patch)
7. Latest Hospital Capacity In Oregon City Area (Oregon City Patch)
8. Oregon City Housing Market: Sale Prices By ZIP Code (Oregon City Patch)

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Today in Oregon City:

From my notebook:

• Rotary Club of Oregon City: "Special thanks for your generosity to Rotary International! Mark Meek and Pete Danner received their Paul Harris Fellow awards!" (Facebook)
• City of Oregon City: "Do you have a passion for sharing your love of Oregon City with others? Do you have experience in the tourism industry? The City of Oregon City is hiring for a Tourism Program Specialist, deadline for application is January 10, 2021. Lea..." (Instagram)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Clackamas 911 - CCOM is recruiting now! Apply by Jan 10th. #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #occoc #occhamber #chambercrush #nowhiring #clackamascounty #supportlocal #supportcommunity" (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Want a special Oregon City Ornament on your tree? Downtown Oregon City has them at the Elevator Kiosk in the observation deck, go get yours today. #occhamber #occoc #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #occhambercrush #chambercrush #holidays #or..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Public Library: "Our BAM Trivia is happening right now! Play on your own time. Game is open December 15 to 31. To play just visit crowd.live/59TQF" (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Benchmade Knife Company Great Knives backed up by a lifetime warranty. Great idea for the person in your life this Christmas. #occhambercrush #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #chambercrush #occoc #knives #gifts #supportlocal #supportcommunity" (Facebook)
• Oregon City - City Hall: "There are still openings for our kids winter camp! Learn more https://ocrecreation.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs" (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Thank you Chris Cakes Northwest for the Delicious pancakes and sausage this morning at a memorable Holiday GMOC. #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #chambercrush #Holidays #singing #pancakes #occoc #supportlocal #supportcommunity" (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.