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Six in a Row! Ashland Wins 16th Region Title
Six in a Row!
Ashland Wins 16th Region Title
BY JAMES COLLIERFOR THE ASHLAND BEACON
MOREHEAD It had been 72 years since a team had won six consecutive 16th Regional C...
Read MoreBOYS 16th REGION TOURNAMENT- Recaps
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
BOYS 16th REGION TOURNAMENT
CHAMPIONSHIP
ASHLAND 61 BOYD COUNTY 47
Ashland made it six in a row after defeating Boyd County, 61-47 in the...
Read MoreRussell's Season Ends at State Tournament
Russell's Season Ends at State Tournament
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
The Russell Lady Devils fell behind early and struggled with early foul issues as they fell to the eventual ...
Read MoreHop to All the Local Easter Egg Hunt Events
Hop to All the Local Easter Egg Hunt Events
Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
Hope’s Place Chocolate Extravaganza- The event will take place March 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ashlan...
Read MoreSugar Rush Alert! Candy Landing Brings Sweets and a Little Bit of Magic to Camp Landing District
Sugar Rush Alert!
Candy Landing Brings Sweets and a Little Bit of Magic to Camp Landing District
Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
Camp Landing the Entertainment District has just gotten a whole lot...
Read MoreThe Thrill of the Fight Blazer’s A-Team Appears for First Time at State Governor’s Cup Finals
The Thrill of the Fight
Blazer’s A-Team Appears for First Time at State Governor’s Cup Finals
Deidra Bowling-Meade
The Ashland Beacon
As the A-Team prepared for battle against the top ranked i...
Read MoreThe Adkins & Freize Diet Sure to Bring Success
The Adkins & Freize Diet Sure to Bring Success
Deidra Bowling-Meade
The Ashland Beacon
Diet trends change through the years with only a few plans being successful. Success only comes to...
Read MoreThe Sky’s the Limit for M & J Cafe Storefront Rolls into Ashland’s Skytower
The Sky’s the Limit for M & J Cafe
Storefront Rolls into Ashland’s Skytower
Pamela Hall
The Ashland Beacon
It seems that there has been a trend lately of people desiring to eat from ...
Read MoreCentury-Old Time Capsule Contents to be Revealed
Century-Old Time Capsule Contents to be Revealed
Lora Parsons
The Ashland Beacon
Centuries ago, in the year 1675, Sir Isaac Newton--in a letter likely only intended for one set of eyes--penned th...
Read MoreTimeless Treasures Shimmer at Aladdin’s Art Gallery
Timeless Treasures Shimmer at Aladdin’s Art Gallery
Art From the Attic Sale Continues Through March 16
Lora Parsons
The Ashland Beacon
When our oldest daughter was born, so was a family ...
Read MoreAshland Area YMCA River Monsters Make Waves at State Swim Meet
Ashland Area YMCA River Monsters Make Waves at State Swim Meet
Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
Months of rigo...
Read MoreAshland Area YMCA Teams Up with Cincinnati Bengals’ Cornerback- Cam Taylor to Tackle Hunger
Ashland Area YMCA Teams Up with Cincinnati Bengals’ Cornerback- Cam Taylor to Tackle Hunger
Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
Childhood hunger is a harsh reality for far too many families with millio...
Read MoreLife, Learning & Friendship Area Sorority Gives Back to Community
Life, Learning & Friendship
Area Sorority Gives Back to Community
Grace Phillips
Ashland Beacon
The Kentucky MU Master Sorority will hold its annual rummage sale, Saturday, March 9 from 9 a....
Read MoreMission Possible: Impacting the Lives of Young Adults at Winter Retreat
Mission Possible: Impacting the Lives of Young Adults at Winter Retreat
Lora Parsons
The Ashland Beacon
Investigator, Lights--Camera--Action, Human Statue, Fish Bowl…what do all of these h...
Read MoreInspecting the Bluegrass
Inspecting the Bluegrass
Charles Romans
The Ashland Beacon
Josh Agee grew up in the Nitro/Poca area in West Virginia...
Read MoreFirst Gobo Con Features Games and Creators
First Gobo Con Features Games and Creators
Charles Romans
The Ashland Beacon
Goblin Con will be the first foray into a convention event by the owners of the popular game store, Goblin Trade...
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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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