When Advocacy Meets Adorable Ellie’s Journey from GC Preschool to the Capitol Greenup County Schools   Meet Ellie. When she isn’t enjoying conversation with the Governor or soaking in the view from his podium, you can find her doing what she does best—learning, growing, and thriving in a preschool classroom at GC. Ellie’s recent adventure into the world of state government was unexpected, exciting, and unforgettable, not only for her family, but for an entire community wat

Spin Control Hedrick Shines Bright in the Limelight Charles Romans The Ashland Beacon   Chad Hedrick said his mother was from Ashland and his father was from Catlettsburg, but the whole county usually claims him. He’s grateful for that because he loves his local roots and, in all his endeavors beginning with graduating from Paul Blazer High School in 2013 to his work in news media and beyond, he has always tried to shine a light on his hometown. But Hedrick recently had an

A Lifetime of Service Honored Cindy VanHorn Awarded the Prestigious Kentucky Colonel Commission Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon   There are honors, and then there are honors that speak not just to achievement, but to character. When the Commonwealth of Kentucky bestows its highest title of honor—the Kentucky Colonel—it is recognizing a lifetime of service, integrity, and devotion to others. This distinction is not given lightly. It is reserved for individuals whose lives ref