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Greenup’s Old Fashion Days Returns for 2026 A Half-Century of Heart, Heritage, and Harvest
Greenup’s Old Fashion Days Returns for 2026 A Half-Century of Heart, Heritage, and Harvest Rebecca Hemlock The Ashland Beacon The leaves will be turning, the air will carry that first crisp bite of autumn, and the streets of downtown Greenup will once again pulse with the warm, familiar rhythm of community. For over sixty years, Old Fashion Days has been the heartbeat of this Ohio River town, and the beloved festival is officially set to return with a flourish from October
17 hours ago3 min read


The Beat Goes On New Band Lynnwood Brings Yesterday’s Rock to Ashland
The Beat Goes On New Band Lynnwood Brings Yesterday’s Rock to Ashland Brandy York The Ashland Beacon Boyd County is no stranger to musical talent. Many music legends have paved the way through the region along the well-known Country Music Highway, and several have roots in Ashland, KY. Throughout the town, you can often find live music at a variety of venues on any given weekend, and much of that music is nestled within the genres of country and bluegrass. If you attended
2 days ago4 min read


Muskets at the Ready! Traveling Exhibit Opens at the Highlands DO!Zeum
Muskets at the Ready! Traveling Exhibit Opens at the Highlands DO!Zeum Gwen Akers The Ashland Beacon In the year 1775, colonists stepped forward to fight for their freedom. September 22 from 5-6:30p.m., members of the Daughters of the American Revolution invite us to the Highlands DO!zeum to view the opening of the American Revolution Experience, an interactive pop-up exhibit that encourages the public to consider the decisions and choices that had to be made by ordinary cit
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