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...

AG Venture Returns at Imel’s Greenhouse Charles Romans The Ashland Beacon Students from around the area joined in to participate in...

Second Hand Rose Celebrates 50 Years of Style Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon   This past Saturday, something truly special bloomed in...

Pathways Raising Awareness for Suicide Prevention Hotline Rebecca Hemlock The Ashland Beacon In a landmark shift for mental health...

Fat Patty’s An All-American Hometown Classic Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon Having made their debut in the early 1900’s and...

“Brick by Brick” A Day of Mystery and New Beginnings with the Highlands Museum’s Big Reveal Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon   The...

Poage Landing Days Ashland’s Founding Festival Reaches a New Horizon Rebecca Hemlock The Ashland Beacon For more than three decades,...

Griddle Me This Charles Romans The Ashland Beacon There’s something universally comforting about the aroma of food sizzling on a...

From Farm Roots to the Front Lines: The Early Life and D-Day Journey of Forest Wireman Larry Bailey For The Ashland Beacon   God. Family....

Celebrating Stories Carol June Franks Invites Families to Her Latest Book Adventure Rebecca Hemlock The Ashland Beacon   Step into a...