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The Greater Ashland Beacon is owned and operated by Lora and Philip Stewart, and Jason and Kimberly Smith. Established in 2011, The Beacon has grown over the last decade into what you see now, a feel-good, weekly newspaper that brings local events to you. We pride ourselves in maintaining a close relationship with the community and love nothing more than to see the businesses, youth and civic organizations surrounding us thrive.
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From Classroom to Track: Celebrating the Trailblazing Legacy of Doris Puffer
From Classroom to Track
Celebrating the Trailblazing Legacy of Doris Puffer
Kathy Clayton
The Ashland Beacon
Most of us are lucky enough to have a favorite teacher who made a lasting positive impre...
Read MoreGreenup County Native to Play Rock the Country
Greenup County Native to Play Rock the Country
Charles Romans
The Ashland Beacon
The popular Festival Event Rock the Country will be coming to the Boyd County Fairgrounds April 19 and 20. Headliners will include Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Brantley Gilbert, Travis Tritt, Nelly, Gav...
Setting the Stage for Success: Paramount Arts Center Understands Importance the Performing Arts are for Youth Development
Setting the Stage for Success
Paramount Arts Center Understands Importance the Performing Arts are for Youth Development
By: Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
Theatre, with its ability to captivate, inspire and provoke thought, plays a vital role in helping to shape our youth into thriving a...
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