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🌱 Ashley man wanted after disturbing molestation charges on South Main Street
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Good day Ashley! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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- Ashley man wanted after disturbing molestation charges on South Main Street
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- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: A t-shower in spots; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ashley man charged with molesting teen (citizensvoice.com) — An Ashley resident has been charged with repeatedly molesting a 14-year-old girl while staying with her family at a South Main Street home, according to police. Investigators say the 34-year-old allegedly used gifts to lure her, performed sexual acts in front of her, and touched her inappropriately. He faces misdemeanor counts involving corruption of a minor and indecent assault and remained wanted as of Wednesday. 
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