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Joy in Every Stride Ashland and Boyd County Schools Held Annual Special Olympics
Joy in Every Stride
Ashland and Boyd County Schools Held Annual Special Olympics
By: Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
Ashland and Boyd County Schools held their annual Special Olympics Field Day for children with special abilities last week. Boyd County Public Schools held its special day entitle...
Read MoreLocal Veterinarian Makes a Difference
Local Veterinarian Makes a Difference
By Pamela Hall
The Ashland Beacon
As pet lovers and owners, we consider our fur babies or feather or reptilian members of the family much like our children. We are diligent in tending to their care, well-being, and health needs because we love them. We feed...
A Home Run for Inclusion Challenger League Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
A Home Run for Inclusion
Challenger League Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
By: Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
In the world of sports, few things capture the imagination and inspire hope quite like the game of baseball. From the crack of the bat to the roar of the crowd, baseball is a sport that...
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