Service Never Forgotten Sacrifice Always Remembered Charles Romans The Ashland Beacon Steen Funeral Homes held its annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon on Sunday, November 9, 2026, at the Elks in Ashland, Kentucky. “We have been doing this for 24 years,” said Brian Binion, managing partner of Steen Funeral Homes. “It would have been 26, but we lost a couple of years due to COVID. This is all about honoring veterans,” Binion said. “Honoring them and their families, and th

A Legacy of Service How One Kentucky Guardsman Inspires Generations to Answer the Call Rebecca Hemlock The Ashland Beacon In 1954, less than a decade after World War II ended, 18-year-old Gary Robinette raised his right hand and joined the Kentucky National Guard. He couldn't have known how much his decision would affect the rest of his life and the lives of his entire family. He simply wanted to serve his community and his country, build leadership skills, and be part of

A HOMETOWN HERO — SALUTING MAJOR GENERAL CHUCK A. ANDERSON DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY Mike Tussey The Ashland Beacon On this eve of Veterans Day across America, we pause to salute the importance of our military veterans, both living and deceased. Their contributions have helped make our country the very best in the world. Here in 2026, the United States has more than 17 million military veterans who have proudly served their country. This year, America celebrates our nation's