Bundle Up! Wurtland Coat Drive Spreads Warmth Across January Rebecca Hemlock The Ashland Beacon   The Wurtland Union Church and Meeting House Inc., a longtime local charitable organization, is spearheading “Bundle Up!”, a community coat and warm accessories donation drive that runs throughout January 2026. Organizers describe the effort as a community-wide push to ensure every family in the area can face winter’s chill with dignity and warmth, while also supporting the res

The Heart of Ponderosa Educators Who Inspire, Lead, and Lift Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon   From the moment the doors open each morning at Ponderosa Elementary School, something special hums through the hallways. It’s more than the laughter of children, the buzz of learning, or the quiet focus of classrooms at work. It’s a shared belief—one that excellence is not a destination, but a daily commitment. At Ponderosa, that belief lives and breathes through its staff: educato

It Takes a Town Why Volunteers Are Essential to Ashland’s Success Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon   Ashland, Kentucky is a city on the move. Over the past several years, the momentum building throughout our hometown has been impossible to ignore. New events, revitalized spaces, and a renewed sense of pride have transformed Ashland into a place that feels energized and full of opportunity. With this amazing growth, however, comes a greater need—one that cannot be met by build