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Around The Diamond 04-30-2024
Around The Diamond
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
64th DISTRICT
ASHLAND 6-17
Ashland went 3-2 this week with a pair of wins over Fairview and a 9-6 win over Lewis County while ...
Read MoreFast Pitch Highlights 04-30-2024
Fast Pitch Highlights
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
64th DISTRICT
ASHLAND 9-10
Ashland went 1-2 this week with a win over Boyd and losses to Johnson Central and Pike C...
Read MoreA 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 lik...
Read MoreFrom Body Building to Building Others Up: Eden Roach’s Inspiring Journey of Fitness
From Body Building to Building Others Up
Eden Roach’s Inspiring Journey of Fitness
By: Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
When it comes to setting out on the path to a healthier and more fit version of...
Read MoreStrength In Numbers: The Birth of a New Kidney Dialysis Support Group
Strength In Numbers
The Birth of a New Kidney Dialysis Support Group
By: Charles Romans
The Ashland Beacon
Kidney dialysis is a life-saving treatment for many individuals with kidney failure and...
Read MoreArtistic Solidarity: Art4Aid Tattoo Benefit to Raise Funds for Victims of Recent Tornadoes
Artistic Solidarity
Art4Aid Tattoo Benefit to Raise Funds for Victims of Recent Tornadoes
By: Charles Romans
The Ashland Beacon
In the aftermath of the recent and devastating tornadoes that touc...
Read MoreJoy 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 fo...
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. ...
Read MoreAround the Diamond 04-23-24
Around the Diamond
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
64th DISTRICT
ASHLAND 3-15
Ashland went 0-3 last week with losses to Boyd County, Russell and Hurricane, WV.
Ashland fe...
Read MoreFastpitch Highlights 04-23-24
Softball Highlights
James Collier
Ashland Beacon
64th DISTRICT
ASHLAND 8-8
Ashland went 1-1 this week with a 10-0 win over Lewis County and a 4-2 loss to Boyd.
...
Read MoreLibraries: More Than Just Books
Libraries: More Than Just Books
By: Lora Parsons
The Ashland Beacon
King Ashurbanipal, Euripides and Emperor Shih Huang-ti all had some form of a library with texts recorded on scrolls, cla...
Read MoreA Slice of History Giovanni’s Celebrates 60 Years
A Slice of History
Giovanni’s Celebrates 60 Years
Lora Parsons
The Ashland Beacon
If you’re from around here, you know there are nights when you want pizza, and there are nigh...
Read MoreThe Oak Ridge Boys 50 Years of Music and Friendship
The Oak Ridge Boys
50 Years of Music and Friendship
Ellen Keaton
Ashland Beacon
The words “Giddy up, um-poppa-um-poppa, mow, mow” is possibly one of the most recognized phrases in all of countr...
Read MoreBuilding Bonds Beyond Business Ison’s Cards and Collectables Treasures Every Customer as Family
Building Bonds Beyond Business
Ison’s Cards and Collectables Treasures Every Customer as Family
By: Charles Romans
The Ashland Beacon
Collecting cards is something that many people take seriousl...
Read MoreChicago Style Bike Show Comes to Boyd County
Chicago Style Bike Show Comes to Boyd County
By Pamela Hall
The Ashland Beacon
Vroom…Vroom! That’s the sound you’ll hear this weekend at the First Annual Chicago Style Bike Show presented by Tri-...
Read MoreA Story of Survival Holocaust Survivor Shares Story of Resilience with Local Community
A Story of Survival
Holocaust Survivor Shares Story of Resilience with Local Community
By: Charles Romans
The Ashland Beacon
On Thursday, April 19, the community of Greenup County was fortunate ...
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Boyd County Fair Announces 2023 Dates and Redbud Craft/Vendor Show
Boyd County Fair Announces 2023 Dates and Redbud Craft/Vendor Show
Grace Phillips
Ashland Beacon
The days are longer, the trees are blooming, and the birds are singing which means the Boyd County...
Read MoreLet’s Make Leaders! Addition of Athletic Council Builds Leadership in School and Community
Let’s Make Leaders!
Addition of Athletic Council Builds Leadership in School and Community
Deidra Bowling-Meade
The Ashland Beacon
What makes a leader? Jim Kouzes who co-wrote...
Read MoreCrafting Creativity: Ashland Celebrates its First Artistic Salon
Crafting Creativity: Ashland Celebrates its First Artistic Salon
Deidra Bowling-Meade
The Ashland Beacon
Picture a grand room in old Paris adorned with rich, colorful tapestries...
Read MoreLove Knows No Limits: Play and Pray for Woodsy
Love Knows No Limits:
Play and Pray for Woodsy
Deidra Bowling-Meade
The Ashland Beacon
This article is published in loving memory of Scott Woods who passed away on Thursday, September 14 a...
Read MoreThird Annual Camp Allows Kids to Explore the World of First Responders
Jim Heald
The Ashland Beacon
Life at Boyd County 911 is measured out in short stretches of time between incoming calls. After what seems like hours but is only long minutes, the light flashes,...
Read MoreBeloved Husband, Father Community Mourning Loss of Josh Stewart
Beloved Husband, Father
Community Mourning Loss of Josh Stewart
Kathy Clayton
Ashland Beacon
As l...
Read MoreZane Carter: Greenup County’s Own Global Superstar
Zane Carter: Greenup County's Own Global Superstar
Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
“Baby, when I'm next to ya
I can barely control it.
I get hypnotized, hypnotized.
Swimmin' into your ocean…
Al...
Read MoreTai Chi and Kungfu find a Home in Catlettsburg
Morgan Hall
The Ashland Beacon
Let me introduce you to Nancy Compton. She is the Master Instructor at Ashland Area Tai Chi and Kung Fu. She was born i...
Read MoreTrue Crime & Criminal Investigation Sparks Student Interest Mark McDowell Impacts Students through Criminal Justice
True Crime & Criminal Investigation Sparks Student Interest
Mark McDowell Impacts Students through Criminal Justice
Deidra Bowling-Meade
The Ashland Beacon
Did you know one in three Am...
Read MoreRebecca Coram, Christian Author….Local Hidden Gem
Rebecca Coram, Christian Author….Local Hidden Gem
Grace Phillips
Ashland Beacon
It has long been known that the tristate area is overflowing with talented musicians, singers and artists. Ho...
Read MoreGreenup County Has A lot to Cheer About
Greenup County Has A lot to Cheer About
Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
There are two types of athletes… those who simply wish for success and never really put in the required ef...
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