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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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Holy Family Leading By Example Catholic Schools Week with Faith, Excellence & Service
Holy Family Leading By Example
Catholic Schools Week with Faith, Excellence & Service
Deidra Bowling-Meade
The Ashland Beacon
Matthew 5:16 states, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven.”
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Applauding Youth Sports Officials
Doug Calhoun
Ashland Beacon
Most days, in communities across the Ashland area, courts and fields are filled with
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Meet Tyler Waller: A Rising Local Talent Shares His Passions
Meet Tyler Waller: A Rising Local Talent Shares His Passions
Pamela Hall
Ashland Beacon
Tyler Waller is a popular local musician who opened for Clay Walker at the Paramount Arts Center a few weeks ago. Although many in the area are familiar with his music, there are a lot of things about...
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