St. Cecilia’s

A lot has been written about St. Cecilia’s church and the many parishioners and clergy over the years. Equally of course, can be said of all the religious organizations in town, but today I would like to visit Esty Street. At a time when there wasn’t instant access to news or entertainment, Ashland residents relied upon community gatherings to visit, […]

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Law and Order

Every city and town, regardless of the size, requires protection of life and property. As we all know, this usually comes in the form of fire and police departments either on the local or regional level. At the time of our incorporation in 1846, Ashland was required by the Commonwealth to appoint a constable. At the first town meeting, James […]

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Mandella

Whether you are an Ashland native or moved here from Spokane, Philly, or Peoria I’m sure you remember something from your youth that still brings a smile to your face. Often it’s a favorite person, event, or place. I have one, and our story today is about the Mandella Coffee House at the Ashland Federated Church. Ashland back in the […]

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Grump

What’s in a name? It depends upon your perspective I guess unless you’re talking about Harold “Grump” Walker. I was always taught to never use derogatory names when referring to my elders but I never knew Grump as anything other than “Grump.” His nick-name, and the legacy he left behind is our story today. Harold Walker was born in Andover, […]

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Cloyes House

I’ve always enjoyed walking by some of the older homes in Ashland, and have had the opportunity to visit a number of them. The Ocean House, which is currently the home of the Ashland Historical Society, is one of my favorites. Walking through the rooms you can almost sense the many lives that made the house a home. There are […]

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The Other Wall

Ashland High School has its “Wall of Fame” where graduates are honored for making an exceptional contribution to our American way of life. Who knew that so many would emerge from AHS? It is certainly a reflection of the commitment and dedication of our educators and administrators. While the wall honors achievements in academics, there is no mention of excellence […]

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Dr. Priscilla White

Diabetes is one of the biggest health challenges today and there are scores of dedicated people working hard to find a cure. While we have made great strides in the treatment, according to the CDC nearly 26 million people in the United States have diabetes today. According to the former American Diabetes Association President Dr. Francine Kaufman the disease is […]

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