Mother and Daughter, United by a Breast Cancer Journey Lesya Feinstein The Ashland Beacon For UK King’s Daughters patients Heather Butcher and her mother, Toni Patton, breast cancer has become part of a story they never expected to share. Today, the two women describe themselves as best friends and each other’s “ride or die.” Their bond took on an even deeper meaning after both faced breast cancer, just five years apart. For Heather, 38, the journey began during Labor Day w

Carnival for a Cause Upcoming Fundraiser to Benefit Holy Family Brandy York The Ashland Beacon      The leaves are falling, the temperatures are dropping, but the list of things to do in our area is growing! This season brings many festivals and other opportunities for you and your family to get outside and enjoy activities together, and what better way to spend that time than by attending a carnival for a great cause — the Holy Family Carnival!     On Saturday, October 17,

Good Music, Good Food and the Pride of Blazer Fall Concert Returns to Central Park Lavenna Stambaugh The Ashland Beacon     There is something special about gathering in Central Park on a fall evening, listening to good music, and enjoying a bowl of homemade chili or soup. Add a little Halloween spirit, and you have the makings of a community tradition.     The Paul G. Blazer High School Band will bring that tradition back to the Central Park Bandstand on Tuesday, Oct. 13, w