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The Greater Ashland Beacon is owned and operated by Lora and Philip Stewart, and Jason and Kimberly Smith. Established in 2011, The Beacon has grown over the last decade into what you see now, a feel-good, weekly newspaper that brings local events to you. We pride ourselves in maintaining a close relationship with the community and love nothing more than to see the businesses, youth and civic organizations surrounding us thrive.
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Embracing Change The Harpers Make Each Day Count
Embracing Change
The Harpers Make Each Day Count
Deidra Bowling-Meade
The Ashland Beacon
Most days were spent working–the wife an RN, the husband a pipe welder. They loved spending time together as a family. The loving couple with their adorable 18-month-old son were e...
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100 Units of Blood & 1 Kidney Ashland Hero’s Donation Journey
100 Units of Blood & 1 Kidney
Ashland Hero’s Donation Journey
Deidra Bowling-Meade
The Ashland Beacon
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Ashland Native Ali Wilcox Tackles Kidney Disease with Positivity, Perseverance, & Purpose
Ashland Native Ali Wilcox Tackles Kidney Disease with Positivity, Perseverance, & Purpose
Deidra Bowling-Meade
The Ashland Beacon
Imagine spending your life chronically ill from grade school into adulthood, going to doctor after doctor not knowing what is wrong and trying to fi...
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