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🌱 Which Amherst pitcher just earned WIAC recognition this week?

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Amherst pitcher just earned WIAC recognition this week?

Also on today's calendar: April Tap Talk: Central Waters Sustainability and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Saturday: Winds becoming strong, temps: high: 44, low: 29.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny; windy, chilly, with a high of 46 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WIAC athletes of the week named: Ashwaubenon's Schroeder honored (wtaq.com) — Amherst residents can cheer on hometown pitcher Ben Lee, a UW-Whitewater junior recognized among this week’s WIAC standouts. The roundup highlights top baseball, softball, tennis, and track and field performances across Wisconsin colleges, including nearby UW-Stevens Point and other regional programs where local athletes are excelling this spring.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • CRH Plc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator (Amherst, WI, US, 54407) in Amherst. Apply here.
  • Chilli's posted a job opening for Server - Plover Chili's in Plover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amherst here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waupaca

  • Learn to Hunt program in Waupaca County pairs mentors with new turkey hunters (wisfarmer.com)
  • Comets baseball gets into win column (waupacanow.com)
  • More rain expected Friday night as Waupaca County braces amid ongoing flooding (wncy.com)

Plover

  • Plover VFW to host final breakfast fundraiser of the season (spmetrowire.com)

Ok Amherst! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Amherst

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Amherst

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.