A Stroll Alongside Ashland’s Historic Structures Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon As you pass through downtown Ashland, you may notice beautiful homes and buildings standing proudly among elaborate gardens and decorative fence lines. Colonial-era homes, Gothic Revival architecture, Victorian houses, and historic Brick Row buildings line the sunlit streets that define our community. These remarkable structures often leave visitors wondering where they came from and what r

Kiwanis Club honors Father of the Year Winner Rebecca Hemlock The Ashland Beacon In a small ceremony that packed a powerful emotional punch, the Ashland Kiwanis Club continued its cherished tradition of honoring fatherhood this week, crowning the winner of its annual Father of the Year Essay Contest. But what started as a sweet moment between a proud daughter and her hardworking dad soon became a poignant journey through American history, reminding everyone in the room tha

Ashland Elks Name Pete Fraley Sportsman of the Year Pamela Hall The Ashland Beacon Each year since 1975, the Ashland Elks Lodge #350 celebrates Sports Day. As part of the celebration, held on June 20 this year, the Lodge honors a Sportsman of the Year. This prestigious award was given to someone that has made a lifetime contribution, both on the field or court and off, toward promoting local athletics. This year’s honoree was Pete Fraley, Athletic Director of Boyd County H