🌱 Ashland to face comeback-minded Hillsdale in Friday's volleyball semifinal
Ashland, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 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:
- Ashland to face comeback-minded Hillsdale in Friday's volleyball semifinal
- Ashland student takes Nutcracker Prince role on the Renaissance stage
- Ashland University earns recognition for supporting military-connected students
Also on today's calendar: Chair Yoga and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 61 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with showers, temps: high: 48, low: 34.
- Friday: Colder with a shower or two, with a high of 37 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Resilient Chargers rally past Ohio Dominican; into 10th straight G-MAC Tournament semifinal (hillsdalechargers.com) — Top-seeded Ashland will host Hillsdale in Friday's G-MAC volleyball semifinal after the Chargers rallied from two sets down to beat Ohio Dominican. Ashland won their September meeting in four sets. The match listing gives a 7:30 p.m. start, though the story's closing paragraph says the time is unannounced. 
• 'The Nutcracker' ballet returns to the Renaissance stage (mansfieldnewsjournal.com) — Ashland High School's Milo McDonald will play the Nutcracker Prince when Richland Academy's holiday ballet returns to Mansfield's Renaissance Theatre Dec. 5–6. The production features local dancers and two Cleveland Ballet guest artists across three performances. Tickets are available through the theater's box office and official website, with a $70 four-seat family package offered.
• AU named 2026 Top Veteran School by U.S. Veterans Magazine (ashland.edu) — Ashland University has earned a 2026 Top Veteran School designation from U.S. Veterans Magazine for its support of military-connected students. The university serves more than 400 such students, with resources including a military and veteran center, dedicated campus housing and career assistance that extends beyond graduation.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- "We are currently setting up our official winter drop-off stations at local area churches!
In the meantime, if you have brand-new coats or winter gear ready to donate today, please send us a direct message. We will gladly coordinate a… (Nextdoor Claremont Ave) - Moving into a new place this winter?
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🗞 Nearby News
Mansfield
- Milford students find their footing and their futures through theater (citybeat.com)
- How Mercedes-Benz of Columbus North opened America's first AMG Brand Center (cbtnews.com)
- Ohio Universities Hold Steady As Enrollment Gaps Widen (1808delaware.com)
Loudonville
- Ashland's Arienne Vaughn named first team All-Ohio in volleyball (bucyrustelegraphforum.com)
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