🌱 Patch AM: How an Oregon City-area DUII crash led to 8 years prison

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In today's newsletter:

• How an Oregon City-area DUII crash led to 8 years prison

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Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 42 and low of 33 degrees.
• Thursday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 45, low: 38.
• Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 50 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Convicted drunk driver who killed retired Navy captain in crash sentenced to 8 years (kptv.com) — A serious DUII crash case tied to Oregon City has ended with an eight-year prison sentence for the driver, plus over $233,000 in restitution and a lifetime license suspension. Prosecutors say he crossed the center line on South Clackamas River Drive in 2024, killing a retired Navy captain and seriously injuring the victim’s wife.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oregon City

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Thursday January 8

• HOMM HeartChange OC January 2026
  Free on the Outside, 592 Molalla Ave, Oregon City
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday January 8

• Bingo! Every Thursday
  Pioneer Community Center , 615 5th St , Oregon City
  12:30 pm
• McLoughlin Neighborhood Association General Meeting
  Oregon City Public Library , 606 John Adams St , Oregon City
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Awakened Breath, Anchored in Sound: A Breathwork and Sound Bath Journey
  Thrive Yoga & Wellness , 1107 7th St , Oregon City
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• Live Local Music with Gabe Adams — The Hive
  The Hardware Store Cocktail Bar , 602 7th St , Oregon City
  8:00 pm

Wednesday January 21

• Sensory Friendly Movie (Oregon City)
  Regal Hilltop , 325 Beavercreek Rd , Oregon City
  5:45 pm

Saturday January 31

• Live Local Music with Forest Bailey — The Hive
  The Hardware Store Cocktail Bar , 602 7th St , Oregon City
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 7

• Rooted Beginnings: An Intentional Sound Bath Journey to Begin 2026
  West Linn Holistic Center , 2008 Willamette Falls Dr , West Linn
  7:45 pm

Thursday January 8

• Kids Ki Aikido Class
  Bolton Plaza , West Linn
  6:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Kids in the Kitchen- Bread Pudding & Applesauce Cookies - West Linn, OR 2026
  Luscher Farm City Park , 125 Rosemont Rd , West Linn
  10:00 am
• 1/10 barre3 Signature Class at Festive Hill Winery
  Festive Hill Winery & Vineyards , 20100 SW Johnson Rd , West Linn
  11:00 am
• Bridge City Improv: WINTER SHOWCASE
  Chapel Theater , 4107 SE Harrison St , Milwaukie
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Fire crews are responding to a commercial fire at an apartment complex in the 8800 block of SW Ash Meadow Circle in Wilsonville, with flames on the deck knocked down and a search for occupants underway.
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🗞 Nearby News

West Linn

• TriMet wants to hear from Lake Oswego and West Linn bus riders (westlinntidings.com)
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• High school boys basketball: Local schools litter latest coaches polls (forestgrovenewstimes.com)

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Lake Oswego

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