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A top Taliban official says Afghans who fled the country can return home, offering a a general amnesty to those who left ...

ASHLAND To mark the 81st anniversary of the largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare, hundreds of attendees ...

May was an incredibly busy and vibrant month for the City of Ashland as we welcomed warmer weather and dedicated our efforts ...

I've attended a few conventions in various cities. By far, the best arrangement is having the conference center attached to a hotel.

WASHINGTON Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.

5/30 AFD responded to 2201 Lexington Ave. for a Commercial Fire Alarm. Crews arrived to find no cause for the alarm. Alarm was reset.

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Some Democratic-led states are doubling down on their resistance to President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration ...

State softball opening round: Vikings put the Hamm-er down: Rowan continues clutch play; Seniors produce big hits in win over ...

A coalition representing universities, environmental conservation nonprofits and more has released what it says is a roadmap ...