Tri-State Boxing Icon Receives Amateur Boxing's Highest Honor Charlie Hanshaw Inducted into National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon For more than five decades, Charles E. "Charlie" Hanshaw has devoted his life to the sport of amateur boxing—not for fame or fortune, but for the love of the sport and the countless young lives he has helped shape along the way. That lifelong commitment was recognized on May 10, 2026, when Hanshaw was inducted int

Flatwoods Public Library Invites Community to 'Get Medieval' at 2026 LibraryCon Arts Show Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon What if traveling back in time were as simple as stepping through the doors of your local library? While time machines remain the stuff of science fiction, history has a way of coming alive through art, storytelling, and reenactments. This September, the Flatwoods Public Library will transport visitors to the Middle Ages during its 2026 LibraryCon

A Night of Mystery, Merriment, and Meaning Sandy’s Cares Hosts an Unforgettable Event Benefiting Habitat for Humanity Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon The stakes have never been higher at Sandy Ridge. Picture a glamorous summer evening where the Mint Juleps are flowing, smooth jazz fills the air, and guests gather at the exclusive Finish Line Club for a prestigious final race. The excitement is at its peak—until a shocking discovery changes everything. A crime has been com

Knuckleheads Barbershop to Host Second Annual Back-to-School Bash Lavenna Stambaugh The Ashland Beacon Knuckleheads Barbershop will host its second annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Flatwoods City Park. The free community event will feature activities for children, free backpacks filled with school supplies for every student in attendance, and a fun afternoon designed to help families prepare for the upcoming school year. O

New Markers Celebrate Stories of Courage, Freedom, and History Across the Tri-State Region Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon By preserving the past, the Appalachian Freedom Heritage Tourism Initiative is inviting visitors to walk the paths of those who fought for freedom. History came alive across the Tri-State Region yesterday as community leaders, historians, and residents gathered in Boyd County, Kentucky, to dedicate two new historical markers honoring the courage, de