Crabbe Elementary and City of Ashland Unite for a Cause Let’s Make a Difference! Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon What started as an active movement focused on bringing communities together through volunteering and community services is now on its 33 rd year of successful recognition. Starting in 1992, Make a Difference Day has been held every fourth Saturday in October. Created by USA Weekend magazine and the nonprofit organization Points of Light, Make a Difference Da

A Haunting History How Halloween Creeped into America Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon   Every October 31st, the streets come alive with witches, superheroes, ghosts, and giggling goblins holding buckets full of sugar. Porch lights flicker, haunted houses open their creaky doors, and pumpkin-scented everything fills the air. But while we might think of Halloween as a night of costumes, candy, and clever pranks, it wasn’t always that way. Believe it or not, the holiday tha

Unshakable Spirit  One Woman’s Fight Against Breast Cancer Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon Change can come in many forms. We learn at an early age that while some things are permanent, others never stay the same. The truth is that even what we know to be permanent is slowly changing all the time. Buildings around us deteriorate, either to be repaired or to fall apart many years later. What someone may see now could look very different in the future. Like the buildings,

A Life Saved on the Road Kentucky’s Mobile Cancer Fight Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon   While driving through Kentucky, someone will notice the beautiful rolling hills, mountainsides, and winding rivers spanning through the state. Scattered among the hills and trees are communities filled with hardworking people striving to live life to their fullest potential. Each town is different, as resources are limited based on location availability or funding options. Where o

Breast Cancer Awareness Community Resource Fair, Unity for a Cause Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon Detecting breast cancer may be difficult. The presence of cancer isn’t always capable of being checked visually or by touch, as it could be deep within tissue. Where human detection may be limited, X-ray, ultrasound, and chemical methods have been developed, allowing the unseen to be viewed. The late 19th century was full of innovations and technological advancements that

When the News Hits Home A Breast Cancer Journey from Ashland Rebecca Hemlock The Ashland Beacon   Tiffany Jobe, a 46-year-old resident of Ashland, Kentucky, is sharing her battle with breast cancer in a candid narrative that underscores the emotional and practical challenges of a cancer diagnosis—and the powerful role of community and medical care in guiding patients through the storm. Jobe was diagnosed in July and began chemotherapy at the end of the month. She faces a

Rooted in Faith, Fueled by Family Surviving Stage 4 Breast Cancer Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon   Treatment for breast cancer varies with each administration, as everyone’s bodies will react differently. Where one person may benefit from immunotherapy, which utilizes drugs to elevate the immune system, others may require a different approach involving surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. At times, a combination of treatment methods may be used to not only slow the can

Fighting Spirit and the Battle for Life A Journey with Breast Cancer Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon   In a world full of distractions and routine-based living, we move along through life sometimes unaware that change comes in many forms. Without notice, our bodies can find themselves in conflict with raging battles that prevent us from continuing a normal path. Taking notice of loved ones, friends, family, and even strangers we pass in a day, we may find that they or o

A Reminder in Pink Leah Adkins Urges Women Not to Skip Their Mammograms Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon   When life is running smoothly and you feel perfectly healthy, it’s easy to assume nothing is wrong — especially when there’s no family history of illness and no warning signs. But for Leah McCormick Adkins, what began as a routine mammogram during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic quickly turned into a life-changing discovery. Her story is a powerful testament to the

Survivor in a Shutdown One Woman’s Battle with Breast Cancer During COVID Ellen Keaton Ashland Beacon     Breast cancer can strike anyone at any time and is no respecter of persons. This year alone, it is believed approximately 316,500 women and an additional 2,800 men will be diagnosed with some form of breast cancer. It is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in women, and with early detection and treatment, the survival rate in many types of breast cancer after 5 ye

Dicky Martin's Last Sign Off Voice of the Tomcats Loses Battle to Cancer   BY JAMES COLLIER FOR THE ASHLAND BEACON   Dicky Martin was a one of a kind.   For me, Dicky was first a colleague in the world of sports broadcasting, but he quickly became a dear friend that I still have not processed is gone. I still remember getting the news that Dicky had been diagnosed with cancer and my heart just sunk. I immediately grabbed my phone and texted him just to let him know I was the

Columbus Day Why Do We Celebrate It? Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon   "In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue." Most of us have heard that catchy rhyme at some point in school. But beyond the sing-song memory, Columbus Day is a holiday that carries centuries of history, debate, and discovery. So, what exactly did we celebrate yesterday? And why does it matter today? Let’s set sail through time and find out. Columbus Day honors the landing of Christ

Faith, Fellowship and Fun Community Day at New Beginning Church of the Nazarene Gwen Akers The Ashland Beacon   Ashland is known for its love of community, encouraging people to come together and get to know one another and their stories. The New Beginning Church of the Nazarene is no different, and this fall they are once again moving to create a space to celebrate and honor the tight-knit community of our region. On Saturday, October 18, the church will be hosting its a

Downtown Russell Halloweentown A Spooky Occasion with Thrills in Mind Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon Down by the river where the ghosts go to play, is a steamy little town with fun on the way. Hop on your brooms, hitch a ride with your mummy, games will start soon, and food for your tummies. If you’re looking for chills and a frightful good time, roll down the hills and hop on in line. Where ghoulies and goblins play trick-or-treat, Halloweentown is coming, so shuffle t

Kyler is Small, But Mighty Hear Kingery Roar As She Battles B-ALL Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon     Yesterday, a brave little girl from our community began the fight of her life. Khyler Kingery, the daughter of local mom Tierra and Michael Kingery, was recently diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL), a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer. In a heartbreaking Facebook post on Oct. 10, Tierra shared the devastating news that no parent should ever have

World Mental Health Day Prioritizing Your Mind for a Healthier Life Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon Year after year people around the...

Holiday Cheer with Two Hearts Pregnancy Center  A Hometown Christmas Concert for Hope Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon             ...

Ashland Residence Becomes a Monarch Waystation Pamela Hall The Ashland Beacon   As the autumn season quickly approaches, there is much...

Leaving Their Hearts on the Green Greenup County’s Golf Team Swings for Something Greater Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon   At a recent...

Family is the Future of Agriculture Charles Romans The Ashland Beacon   Kenny Imel of Imel’s Greenhouse located on Route 1 in...