The Yellow Tablet Test Loren Hardin The Ashland Beacon                  This is part two of a series about Bill, who enrolled in hospice when he was eighty-nine. Bill retired as the superintendent of the electrical and communications departments at the New Boston steel mill. Bill proclaimed, “I was always big on safety. We used ultrasound to find the dark spots in a piece of steel, drilled them out, and plugged them.” Bill suggested, “God tests us to see what we’re made of to

The Boston Tea Party Jarrod E. Stephens   Now and then I find myself strolling along memory lane and I end up in one of my schoolrooms. Whether it be elementary, middle school or high school, there are certain lessons and classes that always stand out. For me, most history classes were my favorite parts of my school days. Within those classes are accounts and stories that impressed me so much that I never forgot them. One such account was The Boston Tea Party in 1773. At th

Growing Greenup Benefits of Movement Anne Stephens For The Ashland Beacon Are you feeling the hustle and bustle of the holiday season yet? November seemed to me to arrive quickly this year. That is because everyone stays busy; but does that also mean that we stay active? By active, I mean, do we intentionally move our bodies daily to elevate our own personal wellness? Speaking for myself, physical activity is something that I have been trying to do more lately. I find t

Memories of the Great War Jarrod E. Stephens The Ashland Beacon   Honor is certainly a word that is put on display each year on Veterans Day. For centuries, men and women have sacrificed time and even their lives to create and maintain the freedoms that we enjoy today. There is no disputing the fact that our region is rich in military history and involvement. Considering the sacrifices made, the least we can do is show respect each November 11 th to those who have served.