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A Tay Strong Homecoming
A Tay Strong Homecoming
Lisa Patrick
The Ashland Beacon
After weeks in a rehab facility in Columbus Ohio, Atayveon “Tay” Thomas was finally able to come home on Friday, May 10. He came out able to do a lot more things for himself than he had been able to upon his arrival...
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Where’s the Beef?
It’s All Over Ashland!
Lisa Patrick
Ashland Beacon
Burger Week is back! May 20-26 will be the week that all of the carnivores, food adventurers, and burger connoisseurs look forward to all year. Restaurants aroun...
Shining Bright For The Nine Years
Shining Bright For The Nine Years
Lisa Patrick
Ashland Beacon
It was a night full of glittery dresses, sparkling shoes, suits and ties at the Our Night to Shine Special Needs Prom at the Boyd County Fairground on Saturday night as the I Believe Foundat...
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