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🌱 Patch AM: Why Puyallup beats famous towns for Hallmark-style holiday charm

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Hello Puyallup! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Puyallup beats famous towns for Hallmark-style holiday charm
  • How Sumner’s star back toppled No. 1 Puyallup and changed his future

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Party, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Potluck, Sing-a-Long and Food Drive for free Pantry. and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Puyallupfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Puyallupfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 56 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with a shower or two, temps: high: 58, low: 52.
  • Monday: Heavy rain; windy, warm, with a high of 61 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Colorado town is among top U.S. cities for ‘where a real-life Hallmark holiday story is most likely to unfold' (canoncitydailyrecord.com) — Puyallup ranks near the very top of a new national list of towns most likely to host a real-life Hallmark-style holiday story, with a 5.4% “Hallmark Likelihood Index” score. The ranking, based on factors like small businesses, historic charm, and December snowfall, puts Puyallup ahead of well-known festive destinations from Michigan to Florida and Colorado.
   

• Yakima's McGee ready to play running back at Oregon State after leading Sumner to state championship (tri-cityherald.com) — Puyallup football fans will recognize their No. 1-ranked Vikings as the team Sumner upset in the state semifinals, thanks to a dominant performance by running back Lance McGee. The South Puget Sound League MVP powered Sumner to a 4A state title and is now headed to Oregon State, where his playoff heroics may shift him from linebacker to running back.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ring a Bell, Light a Life: Share Love and Hope with Families This Christmas —The Salvation Army Puyallup Read on Patch
  • Our curbside food pantry has been restocked and remodeled.
    Making room for some new items. No line no waiting no questions 64th Ave Ct E in Puyallup (Summit) Off 104th between Canyon Road and Woodland (Nextdoor Woodland/Canyon)
  • Evacuations due to the Puyallup River flooding have been lifted as the river's levels decline, and flood warnings have been canceled.
    9:43PM on Dec 11: The Puyallup River has forced evacuations, with drivers facing standing water and homeowners working to protect their properties. (Nextdoor )
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for DC Materials Handler - Inbound-1 in Puyallup. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Puyallup. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Puyallup here.

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Ok Puyallup! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I demand a jury of my piers.
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