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Common Sense Jarrod E. Stephens The Ashland Beacon   It’s certainly no secret that this year, 2026, is an amazing milestone in American history. 250 years of liberty for the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. It is also no secret that throughout those years there have been times of turbulence to go along with the good times. In a day and age where the loudest voices are plastering the internet with their ideas and opinions, in 1776 the most effective way to make your voice heard was...

Growing Greenup MRP Open House Anne Stephens For The Ashland Beacon   Have you heard about the pottery studio that opened in August of 2025? It is a community teaching studio that is an outreach project of the Greenup County Extension Community Arts program in collaboration with The Edge Business Center.  The big news is that the studio has moved into a new home in downtown Russell! 509 Bellefonte Street, Russell, KY 41169. You can still call the Extension Office at 606.836.0201 or stop by...

Bundle Up! Wurtland Coat Drive Spreads Warmth Across January Rebecca Hemlock The Ashland Beacon   The Wurtland Union Church and Meeting House Inc., a longtime local charitable organization, is spearheading “Bundle Up!”, a community coat and warm accessories donation drive that runs throughout January 2026. Organizers describe the effort as a community-wide push to ensure every family in the area can face winter’s chill with dignity and warmth, while also supporting the responders and...