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🌱 Ashland’s own Cannon Peebles just earned Midwest League honors

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Good morning Ashland! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ashland's own Cannon Peebles just earned Midwest League honors

Also on today's calendar: Gram Cakes and Coffee and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Captains of the Week (8/18-8/23/26): Harrison Bodendorf & Cannon Peebles (oursportscentral.com) — Ashland native Cannon Peebles is turning heads in the Midwest League, earning Lake County Captains "Captain of the Week" honors after a strong series at the plate. Local baseball fans can follow his rising pro career as he continues to rack up extra-base hits and on-base percentage in High-A ball.
   

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    Thursday August 27
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    • Friday August 28
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    • Monday August 31
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    • Tuesday September 1
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    Chamberlayne Elementary Richmond, VA 23227
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🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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