Nostalgia and our Quest for the Holy Grail of Comics Flatwoods, KY Comic & Toy Festival, 2026 Gideon Thompson                      Do you spend your days on the grind looking for the missing comic for your collection? Is there room for a few more items on your shelves and desks? Everyday more than half a million collectors nationwide seek out their ideal additions to their quiver of reading and shelf materials. There’s always room for more as reading materials, toys, and mem

Paws Inn Keeper to Host Community Dog Show This Summer Written by The Write Touch Studio     For the third year in a row, a local pet care business is turning its love for dogs into a community celebration designed to bring neighbors together. Paws Inn Keeper, owned by Jennifer Madden, will host a dog show featuring lighthearted competition, local judges and a variety of categories including biggest dog, smallest dog, most handsome and owner look-a-like. The event, slated

April is National Volunteer Month The Hendersons: A Family Tradition of Volunteering     After touting the benefits of volunteering for years, it was easy for Carlene Henderson of Ashland to convince her husband and son to follow her lead. Now, all three – including Jerry Sr. and Jerry Jr. – lend their time to helping others at UK King’s Daughters. As the medical center’s longest-serving actively involved volunteer, Carlene was a mainstay as a greeter in Same-Day Surgery

Outdoors Opportunities Aplenty Jarrod E. Stephens The Ashland Beacon   It only seems a blink ago that we were staring out our windows at a frozen winter tundra that refused to go away. It took a brave outdoorsman to face those elements. Well friends, spring has arrived and with it comes plenty of opportunities to disappear in the Creation in search of fun and tasty vittles. A Time to Fish If fishing is your desire, then now is the time to get your gear and head to your ne

Poage Chapter DAR Honors Veterans Pamela Hall The Ashland Beacon   The Poage Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosted a Veterans Appreciation luncheon on Saturday, March 28 at the Ashland Transportation Center. The luncheon was attended by about 60 veterans from Boyd, Carter, and Greenup Counties. A welcome was given by Poage Chapter DAR Vice Regent Deb Price-Johnson who organized the event. The invocation was given by Poage Chapter Chaplain Ann Ri

Brown Landscape Management Has Solutions for Any Yard Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon   Whether looking to increase property value or ride the satisfaction of a perfectly trimmed lawn, landscaping solutions are the perfect remedy to enjoying the summer sun with care in mind. When looking out our front doors, the first thing we may notice as the warmer seasons move in is the ever-growing challenge of weed control and tall grass. As the sun moves across the sky into its

Handcrafted Weekend Coming Soon to Greenbo Lake State Resort Park Pamela Hall The Ashland Beacon   The Greenup County Quilt Guild will host the annual Handcrafted Weekend on Saturday, April 11, from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 12, from Noon to 3:00 p.m. at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park. The event is held each spring on the second weekend in April and is underwritten by the Greenup County Tourism Commission in collaboration with the Greenup Extension Arts Coun

Growing the Community with Boyd County Conservation District’s Annual Agriculture Resource Day Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon                   The sweet scent of agriculture rich land is something that permeates the air each year in our area as farmers, gardeners, and horticultural hobbyists begin tilling and turning their soil in preparation for the year.  Farms and gardens in Boyd County have grown into a strong and helpful community of likeminded people reaching ou

The True Meaning of Easter and the Cost of the Cross Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon   Easter stands as one of the most profound and meaningful celebrations in the Christian faith. While it is often associated with springtime traditions, family gatherings, and symbols of renewal, its true significance reaches far deeper—into the very heart of Christian belief: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. At its core, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus, an event Ch

Fast Answers Bright Futures Governor’s Cup Highlights Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon     The 2026 KAAC Governor’s Cup State Finals once again showcased the very best of Kentucky’s academic talent, with standout performances from both middle and high school teams. Among the most impressive were Ashland Middle School and Russell High School, whose students demonstrated exceptional knowledge, discipline, and teamwork across a wide range of competitive events. In the middle scho

Unsung Heros Among Us Ashland Community Comes Together In The Wake of Tragic Fire Rebecca Hemlock The Ashland Beacon     In the days following a devastating fire that claimed the life of an Ashland teen and left a family displaced from their home, the town has shown a powerful example of compassion, resilience, and teamwork. Local residents woke to heartache, but they also woke to a community that refuses to stand still in the face of tragedy. The Ashland Beacon offers its

Rejuvenation with Ageless Aesthetics MediSpa’s Spring Open House and Model Search Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon   There are many ways to celebrate spring and the transition from cold to warm as the seasons shift into a new year of growth. As flowers and trees begin to flourish and welcome rejuvenation, people often begin to do the same. Some of us may find ourselves in gardens and flowerbeds before realizing that we also need time to spend on ourselves. Spring cleanin

Jesse Stuart Foundation Hosts Writers Workshop Pamela Hall The Ashland Beacon   The Jesse Stuart Foundation will present the Jesse Stuart Writers Workshop April 17-18 at the Delta Marriott Hotel in Ashland. The event will feature sessions, panel discussions, keynote presentations and much more, from distinguished authors, literary professionals, and educators from around the state and beyond. They will cover a variety of topics such as writing poetry or fiction, journalism

A Wonderful Journey Charles Romans The Ashland Beacon     A long-time employee of the Walmart ‘On the Hill’ in Ashland recently posted on Facebook about her 22-year anniversary of working for the company. Posting things like anniversaries of all sorts as well as other life events and even just daily events are common on social media as a way for people to stay connected with each other. But this post, as the term goes, went viral and received much more attention than perha

Where Fire Meets Art Blenko Glass Takes Center Stage at Handcrafted Weekend Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon   If you’re looking for a weekend filled with creativity, heritage, and hands-on excitement, mark your calendar now—because Handcrafted Weekend in Greenup County is bringing something truly extraordinary to the spotlight in 2026. What began as a cherished quilt show at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park has grown into a full-scale celebration of Appalachian artistry, thank

The Lucky Story Behind St. Patrick’s Day Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon   Every year on March 17th, people around the world dress in green, hunt for shamrocks, enjoy parades, and celebrate all things Irish. But how did this lively holiday begin? The story behind St. Patrick’s Day is a mix of history, legend, and a lot of fun traditions that have grown over time. St. Patrick’s Day honors Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Interestingly, he wasn’t originally Irish. Pa

Spring into Estate Planning Tristate Estate Attorneys Is Here to get our Homes In Order Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon                   Spring brings with it the change of seasons, warmer weather, and the reminder of keeping our lives in order with the renewal of our assets. Beit cleaning our homes, tidying the areas in our lives, or placing investments in safe places, spring reminds us to wake up from our winter slumbers and shake off the dust. There is a warm and invi

Garden Shed Herb Day with Boyd County Master Gardeners A Day for Finding Our Roots Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon What better way to start spring than with an arm full of gardening plans? As winter comes to an end and spring presents itself just around the corner with a breath of fresh air and plenty of foliage, we begin to warm up to the idea of taking in the outdoors. Nature has a way of providing the essentials, whether it’s flowers to pollinate our crops or herbs w

Bringing Joy to the Area One Tap at a Time Old Dogs Draught Line Cleaning Services Comes to Ashland, Kentucky Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon   Beer, soda, and infused beverages all have one thing in common: the draught line. The draught line is commonly overlooked as a component of the draught tap system that supplies beverages from a source, such as a keg, to a tap or faucet where we await the satisfying nectar that flows through that source. As early as the late 160

Local Artisan Keeps Bohemian Spirit Alive with Lynn’s Creations Rebecca Hemlock The Ashland Beacon     Debra Daniel isn’t just selling jewelry; she’s telling stories one bead at a time. As the owner of Lynn’s Creations, Daniel has turned a renewed love for handmade adornments into a thriving small business that honors resilience, creativity, and a signature Bohemian flair. Daniel started Lynn’s Creations in 2020, but her relationship with jewelry goes back much further. S