Winter Market in Greenup Charles Romans The Ashland Beacon   Beginning on November 21, 2025, and running through November 23, Imel’s Greenhouse in Greenup, Kentucky will be hosting a new event called Imel’s Winter Market. The greenhouse has been host to many events over the years including the annual Farm 2 Table event, the largest in the state of Kentucky, and owner Kenny Imel said that the Winter Market is the latest in a series of events designed to bring the community

Working Together to Feed the Hungry Charles Romans The Ashland Beacon   The Argillite Community Service Center on RT 207 in Greenup, Kentucky is dedicated to filling in the gaps for the community it serves. Located in a former United Methodist Church, the organization operates as, among other things, a food pantry for those in the community who suffer from food insecurity. Lew Nicholls, who served as both a Judge in Greenup County and a former Democratic member of the Kent

Ashland Town Center Turns Mall Space  Into a Thriving Showcase for Local Makers Rebecca Hemlock The Ashland Beacon   In a kind move to support small businesses and craft vendors, Ashland Town Center has opened its doors to local crafters and small businesses inside the mall this holiday season. The arrangement gives local entrepreneurs a platform to reach tristate shoppers who fill the center’s hallways every day, capitalizing on impulse buys and the warmth of a community

Holy Family Elementary Students Honor Veterans with Patriotic Performances at Local Nursing Homes Linda Cannon For the Ashland Beacon   In a heartfelt tribute ahead of Veterans Day, students from Holy Family School in Ashland brought music, gratitude, and youthful energy to three local nursing homes this week, performing a selection of patriotic songs for area veterans. What began as a simple musical outreach has grown into a deeply meaningful tradition for both the school

The Power of Entrepreneurship Why Teaching Business to Kids Matters and How Greenup Students Are Leading the Way Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon   Teaching kids about business from an early age can have a profound and lasting impact on their development. By fostering business thinking in children aged 6–12, we equip them with essential life skills that support their growth into capable and confident individuals. This approach goes beyond preparing kids for future careers—it