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🌱 Ashland crash investigation uncovers false identity and drug-paraphernalia charges.

Ashland, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Ashland! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ashland crash investigation uncovers false identity and drug-paraphernalia charges.
  • Recent marriage licenses include several couples from Ashland.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ashland Crash Investigation Leads to Charges After Man Allegedly Gave False Name to State Police (skooknews.com) — An early-morning crash on Walnut Street in Ashland Borough led state police to file charges against a Shenandoah man who allegedly gave a false name during the investigation. Troopers say they later identified him, discovered an active warrant, and reported finding suspected drug paraphernalia. A preliminary hearing is set for early September, so the case is still moving through local courts.
   

• Marriages-divorces, Aug. 5, 2026 (republicanherald.com) — Several Ashland residents are featured in the latest round of county marriage licenses, including couples where both partners list Ashland as their home. The public-records report also notes marriages and divorces from nearby communities like Mahanoy City, Auburn, and Tamaqua, offering a snapshot of recent family milestones across the region.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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