The Way of the Goose A Gaggle of Design Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon While most depictions of geese are silly and carry an air of mischief and disruption, the fact is that a goose can also be caring and loyal, protecting its young by keeping them close and in line. From a very young age, geese learn to follow order and stick together in support of one another. They follow their mother around, watching and learning how to swim, fly, and forage for their meals. Geese

Spin It Back Celebrating National Vinyl Record Day Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon There’s something magical about putting a vinyl record on a turntable. You hear the familiar pop and crackle, watch the record spin, drop the needle, and suddenly you’re not just listening to music—you’re experiencing it. That’s exactly what National Vinyl Record Day is all about. Celebrated each year on August 12, National Vinyl Record Day is a chance for music lovers, collectors, and an

Turning a Passion for Paper into a Palace Lavenna Stambaugh The Ashland Beacon What began with a pre-owned Cricut machine, and a pile of ambition has quickly grown into a thriving creative venture for Nikki Boyer, owner of Ollie's Paper Palace. Launched in May, Ollie's Paper Palace is a handmade stationery business specializing in notepads, planners, to-do lists, bookmarks, stickers, and other paper goods. Every item is thoughtfully designed and assembled by Boyer, whose pas