Familiar sights around Ashland.

PATTI CARTER and DENISE FRANKLIN

Most Hanover residents have seen friends Patti Carter and Denise Franklin directing bus and vehicular traffic at Liberty Middle and Patrick Henry High Schools in the mornings and the afternoons.  But it's their love of horses that originally brought them together. 

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ASHLAND POLICE DEPT TO HOST PUBLIC RECEPTION

To thank the community for their assistance throughout our successful accreditation process.  April 15th from 5:30 pm to 6:30-6:45 pm.

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GOVERNOR KAINE ANNOUNCES 85 NEW JOBS

Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee Inc. will invest $40.1 million to open a roasting facility in the Town of Ashland in Hanover County, creating 85 jobs.

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Arbor Day ceremony 9-10:00am, Town Hall.  Rain or shine.  Join us to plant the town Christmas Tree. Refreshments, kids activities and information on tree planting and care. We'll also kick off PLANT150 - our effort to plant 150 trees in Ashland to honor our 150th Anniversary!  Afterwards, we will spruce up the town by cleaning up Carter and DeJarnette Parks - in cooperation with "Ma-con a Difference" Day.  For information, email  Monica Klisz at kliszfamily@verizon.net

or call her at  798-1366.

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DONOR APPRECIATION DAY

April 19th - sponsored by the Retail Merchants Association and the Donate Life Partnership to save lives in Virginia.

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LOCAL CHEVY DEALER STEPS UP TO BAT FOR

ASHLAND LITTLE LEAGUE

Ashland - In the spirit of community collaboration and teamwork taught through youth sports.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO PATRICIA MILLER

John M. Gandy Elementary School principal, for winning the 2008 R.E.B. Award for distinguished educational leadership!

 

ASHLAND RAILROAD RUN

The 30th Annual Ashland Railroad Run was held on Saturday, March 15th.  Congrats to the nearly 600 runners and walkers who enjoyed a perfect day!

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ASHLAND 150 NEEDS YOUR STORIES!

2008 marks the 150th birthday of the Town of Ashland, better known to residents as “The Center of the Universe.”  To celebrate the Sesquicentennial, preparations have already begun, including plans for a community & family history book,  the Ashland Yearbook. We are looking for narratives from families, schools, churches, cemetaries, businesses, military organizations (social, civic, fraternal).

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BACKYARD PLANT SALE

Julie Ericksen

 

ASHLAND RUNNING

Tom Grant & Bryan Cline

 

LONG DISTANCE

RUNNING IN THE COTU

Ashland Dave

 

A.C. ON MOTORCYCLING

A.C. Bruce

 

ASHLAND NEWS

Merriwether Gilmore

 

BRUCE ON BIKES

Bruce Torrence

 

 

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