Deep in the Lore Lacey Williams Presents Bluegrass Beasts: Cryptids of Kentucky Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon Sometimes there is more to an experience than may be possible to explain. We could be out for a walk when a strange creature passes us by, covered in shrubbery and fur. While taking a swim or fishing in local waterways, we could find ourselves face to face with someone—or something—that breaks any bounds of defining features we may be familiar with. Question

America 250 Celebration Ignites with Inaugural “Red, White & Burger Week “United We Grill” Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon As America prepares to celebrate its historic 250th birthday in 2026, a brand-new event is bringing patriotism, community pride, and classic American flavor together in one unforgettable weeklong celebration. Visit AKY is launching “Red, White & Burger Week: United We Grill,” an exciting inaugural event designed to honor the spirit of America through

Double the Diplomas: Seven Sets of Greenup County Twins Celebrate Graduation Together Deidra Bowling-Meade The Ashland Beacon In a year filled with celebrations and milestones, Greenup County schools marked a rare distinction with an unusually large number of twins graduating in the Class of 2026. Seven sets of twins crossed the stage from Raceland-Worthington High School, Russell High School and Greenup County High School, each carrying a unique story of friendship, i