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Message from the Past Brings Hope 100-Year-Old Time Capsule Opened at Christ Methodist Church
Message from the Past Brings Hope
100-Year-Old Time Capsule Opened at Christ Methodist Church
Lora Parsons
The Ashland Beacon
Somewhere around 1890, when the population of Ashland was aro...
Read MoreInclusion in Action Mayor of Ashland Honors Young Adults with Down Syndrome by Appointing Them as Ambassadors to the City
Inclusion in Action
Mayor of Ashland Honors Young Adults with Down Syndrome by Appointing Them as Ambassadors to the City
By: Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
World Down Syndrome Day has ...
Read MoreBrightening Futures: Kentucky Power Cultivates a Passion for Reading
Brightening Futures:
Kentucky Power Cultivates a Passion for Reading
By: Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
In a world that seems to be infatuated with screens and distractions, fostering a love for ...
Read MoreAmy Crum Inducted Into Northern KY Athletic Hall of Fame
Amy Crum Inducted Into Northern KY Athletic Hall of Fame
The Ashland Beacon
Kathy Clayton
Whe...
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Barrel Racing Toward A Dream
Ella Crum is Paving Her Own Way in the World
Ellen Keaton
Ashland Beacon
What comes to mind when you think of little girls? Barbie dolls, frilly dresses, play makeup...
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Hope and Help for the Journey
Ellen Keaton
The Ashland Beacon
Addiction … the word brings so many emotions and stigmas to mind when spoken … shame, sadness, heartache, despera...
Read MoreAround the Diamond
Around the Diamond
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
64th DISTRICT
ASHLAND 0-3
Ashland has started its season 0-3 with losses to Rowan, Paintsville and Cabell Midland.
Ashl...
Read MoreSoftball Highlights
Softball Highlights
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
64th DISTRICT
ASHLAND 1-1
Ashland has started 1-1 on the season with a win over Elliott County, 9-1 and a 14-4 loss t...
Read MoreSix 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 ...
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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...
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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 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...
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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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