April is National Volunteer Month A New “Leash” on Volunteering Thanks to Beloved Dog   Man’s best friend or dog’s best friend – no matter how you look at it – Ron Lindsey of Ashland and his goldendoddle Loki both know the joy of companionship. Now, they’re sharing that joy by volunteering with the UK King’s Daughters K-9 Care Team. You might spot Loki with Ron and his wife Patsy in the waiting areas or various departments. Patients and visitors are delighted to see Loki,

A Slice of Fun: The Oldtown Pie Social Jarrod E. Stephens The Ashland Beacon   Sometimes it’s nice to sit and listen to someone talk about the “good ole days.” As they reminisce about community events where crowds would gather for evenings of fun, it makes one long to be part of the time. Thankfully we still have some community events where you don’t have to talk about the good times of yesteryear, but instead you can still take part. The little community of Oldtown may

Hear Ye, Hear Ye Renaissance Fair Comes to Russell! Gwen Akers The Ashland Beacon   Russell, Kentucky is going back in time with Ferry Tales, a magical medieval festival on April 25 and 26. Ferry Tales is hosted by Wander Russell: Tourism and will feature magical appearances from princesses, horse and carriage rides, blacksmithing demonstrations, vendors, food trucks and even a jousting tournament! “We're just hoping to turn downtown Russell into a medieval-style Renaissan