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Celebrating the Last Days of Summer ACTC Presents Party on the Lawn
Celebrating the Last Days of Summer ACTC Presents Party on the Lawn Gwen Akers The Ashland Beacon As the heat of summer comes to a...
14 hours ago2 min read


Firkin Fest, An Autumn Extravaganza
Firkin Fest, An Autumn Extravaganza Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon Since the late 1800s, beer has become a staple of everyday...
14 hours ago3 min read


KHA Honors Representative Scott Sharp as a 2025 Legislative Hero
KHA Honors Representative Scott Sharp as a 2025 Legislative Hero Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon There are pivotal moments in the life...
15 hours ago4 min read


A Local Heart with a Global Mission Hannah Barker’s Journey from Ashland to Advocate
A Local Heart with a Global Mission Hannah Barker’s Journey from Ashland to Advocate Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon In a world that...
15 hours ago3 min read


Cram the Cruiser
Cram the Cruiser By Terry Clark For The Ashland Beacon Get ready, Boyd County—Cram the Cruiser is back and bigger than ever! This...
Aug 122 min read


Back to School Bash A Joyful Kickoff to a New School Year with Oakland Avenue Baptist
Back to School Bash A Joyful Kickoff to a New School Year with Oakland Avenue Baptist Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon As the...
Aug 123 min read


Empower 606 - A Healthier Pick Me Up
Empower 606 A Healthier Pick Me Up Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon Preparing for a workout or finding the right lunchtime boost...
Aug 123 min read


Shoot for Success Ashland Area YMCA’s FREE LIVE UNITED Basketball CampBrings Fun, Skills, and Inspiration to Local Youth
Shoot for Success Ashland Area YMCA’s FREE LIVE UNITED Basketball Camp Brings Fun, Skills, and Inspiration to Local Youth Sasha Bush The...
Aug 123 min read


Making Creative Dreams a Reality Five & Dime Creative Opens In old G.C. Murphy Building
Making Creative Dreams a Reality Five & Dime Creative Opens In old G.C. Murphy Building Gwen Akers The Ashland Beacon G.C. Murphy’s...
Aug 122 min read


Standing Together Kentucky People’s Union Offers Free Medic Training
Standing Together Kentucky People’s Union Offers Free Medic Training Gwen Akers The Ashland Beacon There is nothing better than when...
Aug 52 min read


Shriners Donate to Food Bank
Shriners Donate to Food Bank Charles Romans The Ashland Beacon Recently, the El Hasa Shrine Temple in Boyd County donated 3,500 bags...
Aug 52 min read


AKY Vintage Antique Show, From Past to Present: A Day to Remember
AKY Vintage Antique Show, From Past to Present A Day to Remember Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon As we make our way through life,...
Aug 53 min read


Steel, Stripes, and Spirit The Journey of Arvil Conner
Steel, Stripes, and Spirit The Journey of Arvil Conner Courtesy of Larry Bailey July 28, 2025, marked the 72nd anniversary of the...
Aug 57 min read


Not Just Corn Dogs & Carnivals Why the Boyd County Fair Is the Event of the Year
Not Just Corn Dogs & Carnivals Why the Boyd County Fair Is the Event of the Year Grace Phillips The Ashland Beacon Since...
Aug 54 min read


Unlocking the Vault New Barbershop Opens in Ashland
Unlocking the Vault New Barbershop Opens in Ashland Gwen Akers The Ashland Beacon When we hear of a vault or safe, we might think of...
Jul 292 min read


A Proud Past and A “BRIGHT” Future Leadership Kentucky’s BRIGHT Program Honors Boyd and Greenup County Leaders
A Proud Past and A “BRIGHT” Future Leadership Kentucky’s BRIGHT Program Honors Boyd and Greenup County Leaders Gwen Akers The Ashland...
Jul 293 min read


Lobster, Laughter, and a Life-Changing Cause Safe Harbor’s Lobster Fest Turns 18
Lobster, Laughter, and a Life-Changing Cause Safe Harbor’s Lobster Fest Turns 18 Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon Get ready to don your...
Jul 293 min read


Hometown Heroes Return Chris Jennings and Alex Mollette Lead Unforgettable Youth Football Camp in Fairview
Hometown Heroes Return Chris Jennings and Alex Mollette Lead Unforgettable Youth Football Camp in Fairview Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon...
Jul 294 min read


Merging Rivers and Rising Creativity Community Pottery Studio Opens in Russell
Merging Rivers and Rising Creativity Community Pottery Studio Opens in Russell Gwen Akers The Ashland Beacon Greenup County, noted as...
Jul 223 min read


Retired Teacher Pens Whimsical Tales Inspired by Childhood Memories
Retired Teacher Pens Whimsical Tales Inspired by Childhood Memories Rebecca Hemlock The Ashland Beacon After years of inspiring...
Jul 222 min read
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