🌱 How Amherst’s Comets turned home-court energy into a historic playoff sweep
Amherst, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Amherst! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Amherst’s Comets turned home-court energy into a historic playoff sweep
- Amherst woman’s disability lawsuit challenges Lorain County Sheriff’s Office
Also on today's calendar: Beach Glass Craft and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy; a few morning showers, with a high of 62 and low of 46 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 58, low: 47.
- Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Amherst boys volleyball ascends to win first home playoff game, sweep Brecksville-Broadview Heights (morningjournal.com) — Amherst fans just watched history as the Comets boys volleyball team swept Brecksville-Broadview Heights to earn the program’s first-ever home playoff win. Riding a dominant night from middle blocker Gavin Beckler and strong home-court energy, Amherst improved to 16-7 and will host the next Division II Region 6 tournament match on May 14. 
• Former Lorain County Sheriff Office's employee files suit against dept., employee (morningjournal.com) — An Amherst resident is suing the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, alleging she was wrongfully fired from her clerical job after taking medically documented leave for multiple sclerosis. The lawsuit, now before a Lorain County Common Pleas judge, claims disability discrimination, retaliation, and emotional and economic harm, and seeks reinstatement, back pay, and significant damages from the department and a supervisor.
📸 Around Amherst
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Upcoming Events in
Amherst
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★ Featured events ★
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Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention →
Amherst Public Library, 221 Spring St, Amherst
10:30 am
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Beach Glass Craft →
Nicholas John Salon Spa & Boutique, 7508 Leavitt Rd, Amherst
5:30 pm -
OMEA JH Large Group Adjudicated Events (7th Grade Band)
Amherst Exempted Village Avon Lake High School, 175 Avon Belden Rd, Avon Lake, OH 44012\ -
GLC Annual Steak Fry →
Amherst Eagles, 1161 Milan Ave, Amherst
6:00 pm -
The 58th Annual Pop Show
Amherst Exempted Village Marion L. Steele High School, 450 Washington St, Amherst, OH 44
7:30 pm -
Wine & Chocolate Walk →
Main Street Amherst, 255 Park Ave, Amherst
12:00 pm -
The 58th Annual Pop Show
Amherst Exempted Village Marion L. Steele High School, 450 Washington St, Amherst, OH 44
2:30 pm -
Amherst Chess Players Society →
Amherst Public Library, 221 Spring St, Amherst
5:30 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
Monday May 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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BRAS Program: Wonders of Warblers — Black River Audubon Society →
Ritter Public Library, 5680 Liberty Ave, Vermilion
6:00 pm -
Solo Acoustic at Garage Bar & Grill - Vermilion, Ohio →
Garage Bar & Grill, 5391 Liberty Ave, Vermilion
6:00 pm -
Thor Platter Band: Solo Acoustic at Garage Bar & Grill - Vermilion, Ohio →
Garage Bar & Grill, 5391 Liberty Ave, Vermilion
6:00 pm -
OMEA JH Large Group Adjudicated Events (7th Grade Band)
Amherst Exempted Village Avon Lake High School, 175 Avon Belden Rd, Avon Lake, OH 44012\
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Nothing Bundt Cakes posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Amherst. Apply here.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Shift Supervisor in Amherst. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amherst here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lorain
- Lorain County commissioners recognize May as Foster Care Month (morningjournal.com)
- 'Systemic transformation:' New concept in juvenile prison system coming to Northeast Ohio (news5cleveland.com)
- Rescuing a 1935 Waco YOC-1 (avbrief.com)
Elyria
- National Day of Prayer brings community together in Elyria (morningjournal.com)
- Volunteers honor local fallen officer for Police Week (fox8.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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