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Fast Pitch Highlights - 05-14-24
Fast Pitch Highlights
James Collier
The Ashland Beacon
64th DISTRICT
ASHLAND 14-13
Ashland went 2-2 this week with wins over Greenup County and Central Hardin and ...
Read MoreAround the Diamond - 05-14-24
Around the Diamond
James Collier
The Ashland Beacon
64th DISTRICT
ASHLAND 6-22-1
Ashland played to a 9-9 tie with Russell this week and fell 9-0 to Ironton.
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Read MoreThe Thundering Hooves of History
The Thundering Hooves of History
Charles Romans
The Ashland Beacon
On the drive down U.S. 23 from Raceland to Greenup, Ky, all that a casual passerby mi...
Read MoreHidden Corners of History The Birth of a Nation
Hidden Corners of History
The Birth of a Nation
By: Jarrod E. Stephens
Sometimes current events can lead us to examine or reexamine the past. The ongoing war in Israel and Gaza have many se...
Read MoreWhere’s the Beef? It’s All Over Ashland!
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 carnivo...
Read MoreCongratulations Class of 2024!
Congratulations Class of 2024!
Sasha Bush
Ashland Beacon
Graduation day is easily one of life’s most important and eagerly anticipated moments in our lives. It’s more than just ...
Read MoreShining 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 ...
Read MoreA 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, Ma...
Read More2024 Boyd County Farmers Market Season Set
2024 Boyd County Farmers Market Season Set
By: Jarrod E. Stephens
The Ashland Beacon
If you know a farmer, then you know they are always looking for the next opportunity to put some seeds i...
Read MoreHats Off to Mrs. Hale
Hats Off to Mrs. Hale
Greenup County Teacher Warms the Hearts and Heads of Students
Lora Parsons
The Ashland Beacon
What better time of year to feature the extra special project of an extr...
Read MoreJust One Word: Share
Share
Lora Parsons
The Ashland Beacon
A former co-worker and mentor who taught English/Language Arts at Boyd County Middle School for many years once pointed out something about the English languag...
Read MoreGet the VIP Treatment Fat Ash Cigar Lounge Hosts First My Old Kentucky Herf
Get the VIP Treatment
Fat Ash Cigar Lounge Hosts First My Old Kentucky Herf
By: Charles Romans
The Ashland Beacon
Fat Ash Cigar Lounge located at 8110 US-60, Ashland, KY, is dedicated to ...
Read MoreLaughter is the Best Medicine
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Howie Mandel Performs at the Paramount Arts Center May 16th
By: Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
Renowned comedian and television personality, Howie Mandel, is gearin...
Read MoreSouth Shore Stepping Up to Take Care of One of Their Own
South Shore Stepping Up to Take Care of One of Their Own
Lisa Conn
Ashland Beacon
It’s always been said that “a real friend will show you who they are” when you’re going through difficult times. Je...
Read MoreOff to the Races Downs Brings Derby Fun to Holy Family
Off to the Races
Downs Brings Derby Fun to Holy Family
Deidra Bowling-Meade
The Ashland Beacon
For 150 years, Kentuckians and people around the world come to celebrate one of horse ...
Read MoreAround The Diamond 04-30-2024
Around The Diamond
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
64th DISTRICT
ASHLAND 6-17
Ashland went 3-2 this week with a pair of wins over Fairview and a 9-6 win over Lewis County while ...
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Boyd County Fair Announces 2023 Dates and Redbud Craft/Vendor Show
Boyd County Fair Announces 2023 Dates and Redbud Craft/Vendor Show
Grace Phillips
Ashland Beacon
The days are longer, the trees are blooming, and the birds are singing which means the Boyd County...
Read MoreLet’s Make Leaders! Addition of Athletic Council Builds Leadership in School and Community
Let’s Make Leaders!
Addition of Athletic Council Builds Leadership in School and Community
Deidra Bowling-Meade
The Ashland Beacon
What makes a leader? Jim Kouzes who co-wrote...
Read MoreCrafting Creativity: Ashland Celebrates its First Artistic Salon
Crafting Creativity: Ashland Celebrates its First Artistic Salon
Deidra Bowling-Meade
The Ashland Beacon
Picture a grand room in old Paris adorned with rich, colorful tapestries...
Read MoreLove Knows No Limits: Play and Pray for Woodsy
Love Knows No Limits:
Play and Pray for Woodsy
Deidra Bowling-Meade
The Ashland Beacon
This article is published in loving memory of Scott Woods who passed away on Thursday, September 14 a...
Read MoreThird Annual Camp Allows Kids to Explore the World of First Responders
Jim Heald
The Ashland Beacon
Life at Boyd County 911 is measured out in short stretches of time between incoming calls. After what seems like hours but is only long minutes, the light flashes,...
Read MoreBeloved Husband, Father Community Mourning Loss of Josh Stewart
Beloved Husband, Father
Community Mourning Loss of Josh Stewart
Kathy Clayton
Ashland Beacon
As l...
Read MoreZane Carter: Greenup County’s Own Global Superstar
Zane Carter: Greenup County's Own Global Superstar
Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
“Baby, when I'm next to ya
I can barely control it.
I get hypnotized, hypnotized.
Swimmin' into your ocean…
Al...
Read MoreTai Chi and Kungfu find a Home in Catlettsburg
Morgan Hall
The Ashland Beacon
Let me introduce you to Nancy Compton. She is the Master Instructor at Ashland Area Tai Chi and Kung Fu. She was born i...
Read MoreTrue Crime & Criminal Investigation Sparks Student Interest Mark McDowell Impacts Students through Criminal Justice
True Crime & Criminal Investigation Sparks Student Interest
Mark McDowell Impacts Students through Criminal Justice
Deidra Bowling-Meade
The Ashland Beacon
Did you know one in three Am...
Read MoreRebecca Coram, Christian Author….Local Hidden Gem
Rebecca Coram, Christian Author….Local Hidden Gem
Grace Phillips
Ashland Beacon
It has long been known that the tristate area is overflowing with talented musicians, singers and artists. Ho...
Read MoreGreenup County Has A lot to Cheer About
Greenup County Has A lot to Cheer About
Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
There are two types of athletes… those who simply wish for success and never really put in the required ef...
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