🌱 Could your Amherst home qualify for free critical repairs?
Amherst, Ohio Patch AM: a 3 min readHi Amherst! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could your Amherst home qualify for free critical repairs?
- How Amherst’s ace pitcher has stayed unbeaten for two straight seasons
Also on today's calendar: VIP Preview Event and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Pleasant with sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Warm with sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Find out which Lorain County homeowners qualify for no-cost plumbing, electrical, roof and furnace repairs (cleveland.com) — Income-eligible Amherst homeowners can now apply for no-cost or low-cost home repairs through Lorain County’s Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) program. In partnership with Amherst and nearby cities, the county is funding critical projects like plumbing, electrical, roof and furnace work to help residents maintain safe, livable homes; applications are available online and by mail. 
• Amherst baseball: It's been two years without a loss, and Cael Charles just keeps getting better (morningjournal.com) — Amherst baseball fans have plenty to cheer about as undefeated junior pitcher Cael Charles leads the Comets back into the state tournament hunt, just a year after their runner-up finish. With Charles and fellow ace Harrison Schneider anchoring the staff and a deep lineup backing them, Amherst is just four wins away from a potential state title.
📸 Around Amherst
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Upcoming Events in
Amherst
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★ Featured events ★
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Canine Reading Buddies →
Amherst Public Library, 221 Spring St, Amherst
11:00 am
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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End of 4th Grading Period
Firelands Local FLSD -
Last Day- Early Dismissal
Firelands Local FLSD -
Teacher Last Day
Firelands Local FLSD -
VIP Preview Event →
Amherst HealthPlex, Lorain County Metro Parks, Amherst
1:00 pm -
Medication Pick up
Firelands Local FLSD -
Friends of the Library AM Book Group →
Amherst Public Library, 221 Spring St, Amherst
10:00 am -
Summer Craft Days →
Amherst Public Library, 221 Spring St, Amherst
1:00 pm
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
Friday June 12
Wednesday June 24
Wednesday July 1
📣 Amherst Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Rockin on the River: Disco Inferno with 1988 →
Lorain, OH Calendar Lorain, OH 44052
5:30 pm -
Craft, Paint and Sip →
Paper Moon Vineyards & Winery, 2008 State Rd, Vermilion
1:00 pm -
Vermilion Photowalk with Gabe Wasylko →
Vermilion Municipal Docks, 5570 Huron St, Vermilion
12:00 pm -
Summer School
Lorain City Lorain, OH 44052
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
Monday June 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tomorrow at 6 PM — Blessing of the Bikes!
Bring your bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, strollers—anything on wheels—for a fun and meaningful evening at St. Paul. Enjoy: A special blessing… (Nextdoor South Amherst)
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Amherst. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Lorain, Ohio in Lorain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amherst here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lorain
- Officials look to expand Amtrak station in Lorain County (morningjournal.com)
- Lorain County commissioners announce countywide public safety radio system ready for agency use (morningjournal.com)
- Get ready for a new roundabout in Lorain County (news5cleveland.com)
Elyria
- What can you recycle in Elyria? City rolls out new guidance (cleveland.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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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