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How The Original Ashland Changed Over the Years

Old Boat Column

How The Original Ashland Changed Over the Years

February 14, 2025

The last three columns recounted a letter written by noted historian and author Capt. Frederick Way Jr. to the marine superintendent of Ashland Oil & Refining Company AO&R) in January… Read More

R&D Associates Plans Facility Upgrades

March 18, 2019

R&D Associates Inc., located on the Ohio River at Ashland, Ky., has been busy doing facility maintenance and upgrades, reports Brad Salyers, general superintendent. “To better serve our customers,” he… Read More

R&D Busy With Damaged Barges, Drydock Expansion

March 26, 2018

This past winter’s cold temperatures and heavy precipitation wreaked havoc on many barges up and down the Ohio River, where some sustained damage from harsh ice floes and flooding. Nevertheless,… Read More