Country Music Month – Has the Music Changed Over the Years? Mike Tussey The Ashland Beacon     Many will tell you that the sound of country music has changed over these many years. You can believe it, it has.     To begin with, let’s go back 76 years to the 1950’s. Country music was loaded with sheer talent who in all honesty - really shaped the genre’s sound and legacy.     Legends such as Hank Williams and his Honky – Tonk hits - to the incredible voice of Patsy Cline,

Fall Home Invaders Lori Bowling Retired University of Kentucky Extension Agent For The Ashland Beacon As days get shorter and temperatures start falling, insects start looking for a warm, safe place to overwinter. The most common insects are box elder bugs, Asian lady beetles, brown marmorated stink bugs, and cluster flies. You may notice a large number of these insects starting to congregate on the south and west sides of your home. They are looking for any crack or crevice

Breaker Breaker 1-9 Mike Tussey The Ashland Beacon Once upon a time in America, we heard “Breaker! Breaker 1- 9! Got your ears on?” From then till now, you rarely hear the mention or memories of the beloved Citizen Band radio we came to know simply as “CB”. Sure, today we have our smart cell phones that virtually do everything for us which includes asking Seri anything at all. In seconds, you get your answer. It’s the 21st century and we expect things and we expect th

Historic Buildings and Institutions The Pulse of Our Lives Mike Tussey The Ashland Beacon Throughout our lives there have been places, people and events that we cherish and will never forget. Then, there are those that have little or no impact. My high school years were simply blasé to be honest. For me, I was what you could term a “mouse”. You know, seen - but never heard. I had little confidence that I could excel or even successfully finish anything I began. I was an a