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Ashland, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Ashland! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what’s being built next on Thompson Street and College Avenue
  • How one tipsy raccoon turned Ashland mischief into $78,000 for charity
  • See how Ashland’s new trail extension changes your next walk or ride

Also on today's calendar: Friday Power Lunch - Rights, Religion & the Fight for Democracy and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Hot; a p.m. t-storm possible, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Breaking Ground: Local building permits for 5.13.26 (richmondbizsense.com) — Several significant commercial and temporary-structure projects are moving ahead at Ashland addresses, including work on Thompson Street, North Washington Highway, and College Avenue. A long list of April and early May permits across Hanover, Chesterfield, and Richmond also highlights major data centers, new homes, and renovations that signal continued regional growth.
   

2. A Raccoon's Excellent Adventure (royalexaminer.com) — Ashland residents just gained a new local legend: a mischievous raccoon that broke into a state liquor store, sampled the goods, and inspired a “Trashed Panda” T‑shirt fundraiser that raised $78,000 for Hanover County Animal Protection. Officials think the same raccoon also hit a DMV and martial arts studio, turning one animal’s chaotic night into a uniquely Ashland story.
   

3. Ashland unveils sculpture marking new Fall Line Trail extension into town (wtvr.com) — Ashland residents now have an extended stretch of the Fall Line Trail reaching deeper into downtown, marked by a new functional sculpture called “The Hub” near the library. The installation offers maps, seating, and playful bike-themed art, encouraging cyclists, families, and kids to gather, rest, and explore the town while using a growing regional trail that will eventually run from Ashland to Petersburg.
   

4. Hanover custodian recognized for saving choking student's life (wtvr.com) — Ashland families may be glad to know a quick-thinking custodian at Ashland Elementary School recently saved a choking student by performing the Heimlich maneuver. The Hanover County School Board honored head custodian Michelle Green with a standing ovation, praising her courage and decisive action in protecting a child’s life.
   

5. The Short Fielder's DNA (baltimorebaseball.com) — A vivid snow-swept doubleheader at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland opens this personal look at one family’s deep baseball roots. The writer traces his father’s love of the game, his own youth leagues, and his son Wick’s journey toward college pitching, all framed as a multigenerational bond built around baseball.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday May 15
  • Ashland Bridge Club
    Pamunkey Regional Library Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side), Ashland Branch
    1:00 pm
  • Joint Education Committee →
    Hanover County Main Calendar -
    2:00 pm
  • Tennis: Girls Varsity Match vs J.R. Tucker (Home) (Date changed f
    Hermitage High School
    5:00 pm
  • Tennis: Boys Varsity Match vs J.R. Tucker (Away) (Date changed fr
    John Randolph Tucker High School
    5:00 pm
  • Maude Trevett Elm
    Hermitage High Multiple Locations
    5:00 pm
  • Baseball: JV Game vs Mills E. Godwin (Home)
    Glen Allen High School
    6:00 pm
  • Soccer: Girls JV Game vs Douglas S. Freeman (Home)
    Deep Run High School
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I was wondering if their is some one who would like to hem one pant for me .
    Rather help a neighbor close to totopotomoy trail in ashland than a business. I would like to pay 20 dollars. It is a pair on slacks (Nextdoor Totopotomoy)
  • Minor chimney repair
    The crown at the top of our chimney is cracked Needs repair Ashland area (Nextdoor West Ashland)
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Ashland. Apply here.
  • Owens & Minor, Inc posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Non Equipment Operator; 3:30pm in Ashland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashland here.

Ok Ashland! 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: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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