National Library Week Countless Possibilities Begin at Your Local Library Rebecca Hemlock The Ashland Beacon National Library Week is a moments-to-celebrate reminder of a vital community resource that sits at the heart of our county. With one library card, residents can access a treasure trove of information, learning tools, and cultural experiences spread across three locations: Ashland, Midland, and Catlettsburg. Whether you’re a student, a parent, a retiree, or someone

Built in 1863, Thriving in 2026 A Legacy That Won’t Quit Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon For 160 years, one school in Ashland has quietly shaped generations—building not just scholars, but a community rooted in faith, resilience, and purpose. Today, Holy Family Catholic School stands not only as a pillar of education, but now officially as one of the oldest schools in Kentucky, a distinction that underscores a legacy few institutions can match. A Beginning Forged in Faith

West End Jewelers Gets Unique Commission Pamela Hall The Ashland Beacon Most little girls dream of winning a beauty pageant and wearing a crown someday. They dream of walking across the stage holding roses and waving to the crowd. It doesn’t happen for most, of course, but it is always special when someone who lives locally wins a state pageant title and goes to compete in a national scholarship pageant. For Kitts Hill native, Olivia Fosson, that little girl dream came tr