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Greetings Ashland! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Ashland student arguing simulated Supreme Court cases in college
  • How did Ashland’s own Chad Scott fare on golf’s big stage?
  • How did Ashland University score in Ohio’s new reading audit?

Also on today's calendar: Ashland County FREE Produce Distribution — Matthew 25 Outreach Center and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Winds becoming strong; rain, with a high of 51 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy and much colder, temps: high: 31, low: 20.
  • Saturday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 42 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• University Launches Moot Court Team (wittenberg.edu) — An Ashland native, Emma Gearhart, is helping lead Wittenberg University’s new moot court team, giving local students a direct connection to high-level pre-law competition. She and a teammate recently faced tough regional opponents, earning a win over Wooster while narrowly falling to nationally strong programs, as the university expands both its mock trial and moot court offerings.
   

• Men's Division Champions Crowned at 2025 PGA National Club Championship (pga.com) — Ashland golf fans will recognize local standout Chad Scott, whose strong play for Ashland Golf Club in Ashland forced a playoff in the Senior Division of the 2025 PGA National Club Championship before he finished runner-up. The story recaps dramatic finishes across the Open, Senior, and Legend divisions, highlighting playoff pressure, key birdie runs, and the champions’ paths to their titles.
   

• Governor DeWine Announces Science of Reading Audit Results for Ohio Colleges and Universities (ohio.gov) — Ashland residents should know Ashland University is among 33 Ohio institutions fully aligned with the state’s Science of Reading standards for teacher training. Governor DeWine’s new audit shows most programs passed, while some colleges must fix banned reading practices or risk losing approval within a year.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 18
  • Penguin Party Storytime AM
    Ashland Public Library , 224 Claremont Ave , Ashland
    10:00 am
  • Gingerbread Houses
    Lucas Branch Library , 34 W Main St , Lucas
    10:30 am
  • Carols & Candlelight
    The South Street Grille - Ashland , OH , Ashland
    6:00 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • (K-12) End of Second 9-Weeks Grading Period/First Semester
    Crestview Local Ashland, OH 44805

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Ashland. Apply here.
  • Buehler Food Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier - Seasonal in Ashland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mansfield

  • Mansfield families push for DOJ investigation into local law enforcement (news5cleveland.com)
  • Seven nights, seven churches: A spark of Christian prayer, worship, and collaboration across Richland County (christiannews.net)
  • Region's newest marijuana dispensary opens (local12.com)

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