🌱 See which Ashland students made Commonwealth University’s Spring Dean’s List
Ashland, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min readGood day Ashland! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Ashland students made Commonwealth University’s Spring Dean’s List
Also on today's calendar: 4th of July Celebration — Camp Swatara.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Schuylkill County Students Named to Commonwealth University Spring 2026 Dean's List (skooknews.com) — Several Ashland students have earned spots on Commonwealth University’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List, celebrating GPAs of 3.5 or higher. The long honor roll includes many other Schuylkill County communities, showcasing strong local representation across the Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield campuses. 
📸 Around Ashland
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Strawberry Festival — Camp Swatara →
Camp Swatara, 2905 Camp Swatara Rd, Bethel
3:00 pm
Saturday June 27
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Other local events
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4th of July Celebration — Camp Swatara →
Camp Swatara, 2905 Camp Swatara Rd, Bethel
8:00 pm
Saturday July 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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2026 | Night #9 | Regular Show →
Big Diamond Speedway, 392 Forest Ln, Pottsville
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Paint your own Strawberry Tumbler →
The Chopping Block, 370 S Centre St, Pottsville
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Facilities & Finance Committee Meeting (6:00pm) & School Board Meet
Southern Columbia Area SD Catawissa, PA 17820
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Glenda & Scott’s Homemade Ice Cream at the Catawissa Carnival →
Cara Park, S 4th St, Catawissa
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Toddler Time @ Rohrbach’s →
Rohrbach's Farm Market, 240 Southern Dr, Catawissa
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Glenda & Scott’s Homemade Ice Cream at the... →
Cara Park, S 4th St, Catawissa
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Mosaic Lamp Workshop →
Pottsville Free Public Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville
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Kids Summer Workshop @ Rohrbach’s Farm – The Roots... →
Rohrbach's Farm Market, 240 Southern Dr, Catawissa
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Kids Summer Workshop @ Rohrbach’s Farm – The Roots Of American Agriculture →
Rohrbach's Farm Market, 240 Southern Dr, Catawissa
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July Afternoon Tea →
The Maid's Quarters Bed, Breakfast & Tearoom, Pottsville
12:00 pm
Friday June 12
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
Thursday June 18
Friday June 19
Saturday June 20
Thursday July 2
Saturday July 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- GIANT Food Stores posted a job opening for PT Deli Associate - 6030 in Pottsville. Apply here.
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Pottsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Frackville
- Calendar: June 10, 2026 (republicanherald.com)
- Residents pack meeting to talk ICE facility, data centers, BRADS Landfill (republicanherald.com)
- Cases closed against two teens who fired on state troopers in high-speed chase across central Pa. (pennlive.com)
Minersville
- Republican Herald honors 2025-26 Athletes of the Week (centredaily.com)
- Fresh produce available for eligible seniors (republicanherald.com)
- Shore to Summit Wealth Management Welcomes Lynn Van Moppes as Partner and Senior Financial Advisor (advisorhub.com)
Ok Ashland! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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