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Ashland, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Ashland! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Ashland’s boys tennis team turn an 0-3 start around?
  • Why Ashland High’s principal is in the running for superintendent

Also on today's calendar: TCG Thursdays at Play Unplugged and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Who is taller, Mr Bigger or Mr Bigger's son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 49 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 46, low: 28.
  • Friday: Chilly with periods of sun, with a high of 48 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ashland High School boys tennis team looks to end 2026 win drought (gazettextra.com) — Ashland High School’s boys tennis team is still searching for its first 2026 win, starting 0-3 in Great Northern Conference play but with a full May schedule ahead. Coach Gary Stevens is optimistic, highlighting senior leaders and a standout junior aiming for strong conference and state tournament runs despite early weather setbacks and tough regional opponents.
   

• Esko superintendent finalists named (pinejournal.com) — Ashland High School principal Brian Trettin is one of three finalists to become the next superintendent of Esko Public Schools in Minnesota, with public interviews set for May 6. Esko’s school board plans to interview each candidate that evening and could choose a new superintendent, who would start July 1, immediately after the final interview.
   

📸 Around Ashland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ashland

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Other local events
    Thursday April 30
  • Chequamegon Bay Light House History
    Vaughn Public Library, 502 West Main Street, Ashland
    6:00 pm
  • TCG Thursdays at Play Unplugged →
    Play Unplugged - Ashland, 307 Main St W #1, Ashland
    6:00 pm
    • Monday May 4
  • Beautication Council Meeting →
    Ashland, WI Calendar Ashland, WI 54806
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday May 6
  • Rec and Read! →
    Bretting Community Center, 400 4th Ave W, Ashland
    10:00 am
  • Middle School Tour (cs)
    Vaughn Public Library, 502 West Main Street, Ashland
    1:30 pm
  • Seed Packet Packing Party
    Vaughn Public Library, 502 West Main Street, Ashland
    4:00 pm
  • Garden Watch Party-Adding Native Plants to Any Size Gardening Space
    Vaughn Public Library, 502 West Main Street, Ashland
    6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Carpenter - Senior in Ashland. Apply here.
  • Kwik Trip, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Food Manager in Ashland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bayfield

  • Wisconsin's ultimate April agritourism trail (wnanews.com)
  • Powassan virus, Lyme disease and tick prevention in northern Wisconsin: What to know for 2026 (gazettextra.com)
  • 8 Unbelievably Cheap Road Trip Destinations In Wisconsin That Will Make Your Wallet Happy (familydestinationsguide.com)

Hurley

Hayward

  • This Giant Nontypical Northwoods Buck Was Found Hanging in a Wisconsin Cabin. It's Backstory Remains a Mystery (outdoorlife.com)

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: His son; he's just a little Bigger. (Thank you Joe Y. for sending it in!)
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