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The Boys of Fall 9/19/2023
The Boys of Fall
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
ASHLAND 47 RUSSELL 10
Ashland was missing its starting quarterback LaBryant Strader Friday night when the Tomcats visited Russ...
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Girls' Soccer Recap 9/19/2023
Girls Soccer Recap
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
ASHLAND 9-2
Ashland went 1-1 this week with a 3-2 win over Wheelersburg and a 5-4 loss to East Carter.
Kenleigh Woods had a p...
Read MoreBoys' Soccer Recap 9/19/2023
Boy’s Soccer Recap
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
ASHLAND 4-5-1
Ashland defeated East Carter, 2-1 in their only contest this week. Troy Barnett and Landon Griffith tallied goals. Luk...
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Volleyball Recap 9/19/2023
Volleyball Recap
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
ASHLAND 17-4
Ashland defeated Raceland, 3-0 this week in the Volleycats only contest. No stats were reported in the win.
Ashland visits...
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Ashland’s Local Steakhouse: Farm- to-Table Initiative Takes Root in Ashland
Ashland’s Local Steakhouse:
Farm- to-Table Initiative Takes Root in Ashland
Gwen Akers
The Ashland Beacon
Everyone loves a good steakhouse, but what about a steakhouse that serves great an...
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Appalachian Regional Commission in Ashland
Appalachian Regional Commission in Ashland
Kathy Clayton
The Ashland Beacon
A contingent of influential ...
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Oakview Elementary Welcomes New Principal
Oakview Elementary Welcomes New Principal
Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
Oakview Elementary is off to a great start for the new s...
Read MoreGod Things are Happening at the Greenup County Jail
God Things are Happening at the Greenup County Jail
Sonya Newman
The Ashland Beacon
Every week the Greenup County Jail plays host to multiple visitors on a mission. That clear mission...
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Bombshells and Ales Host Street Fest
Bombshells and Ales Host Street Fest
Pamela Hall
The Ashland Beacon
Everyone loves a street fair event. There is always plenty of delicious food, great music, and lots of fun to be had. W...
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Threads of Hope—Crafting for Missions
Threads of Hope—Crafting for Missions
Grace Phillips
The Ashland Beacon
More than five years ago, Kelli Anderson attended a women’s event at her mother’s church in Flatwoods. It was a...
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Love 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...
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Boys's Soccer Recap 9-12-23
Boy’s Soccer Recap
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
ASHLAND 3-5-1
Ashland registered a win and a tie this week.
Ashland defeated Boyd County, 1-0 in a shootout from the mark. Sawyer Fra...
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Girls' Soccer Recap 9-12-23
Girl’s Soccer Recap
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
ASHLAND 8-1
Ashland went 3-0 this week with wins over Boyd County, Minford and Montgomery County.
Ashland defeated Boyd 3-1....
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Volleyball Recap 9-12-23
Volleyball Recap
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
ASHLAND 16-4
Ashland went 6-1 this week with straight set wins over Fairview, Fleming County, East Carter, Rowan County and Shelby Valley and ...
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The Boys of Fall 9-12-23
The Boys of Fall
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
ASHLAND 45 BARDSTOWN 24
Ashland had to play from behind early at Bardstown but turned in another 40-point performance with...
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Celebrate Ashland’s Heritage at Poage Landing Days
Celebrate Ashland’s Heritage at Poage Landing Days
The Ashland Beacon
Kathy Clayton
Anyone looking for f...
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Let’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...
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Love 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,...
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Beloved Husband, Father Community Mourning Loss of Josh Stewart
Beloved Husband, Father
Community Mourning Loss of Josh Stewart
Kathy Clayton
Ashland Beacon
As l...
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Zane 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...
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True 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...
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Tai 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...
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Greenup 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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Lori Beth Mays’ Journey
Lifting It All in Jesus’ Name-Lori Beth Mays’ Journey
Deidra Bowling-Meade
The Ashland Beacon
“I pray for your healing
That circumstances would change
I pray that the fear inside would fl...
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Rebecca 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...
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Tragedy and a Kind Gesture Turn into Big Business for Miguel Ortega
Tragedy and a Kind Gesture Turn into Big Business for Miguel Ortega
By Gary Newman
Ashland Beacon
It’s National Lawn Care Month, and lawn care companies are in the full swing of spring. Ort...
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