"Ashland Speaks" is a long-running, localized community news column written by lifelong Ashland, New York resident Lula Anderson.

Lula has Deep Local Roots. Born in 1931 in the town of Ashland (Greene County, NY), Lula has lived in the area her entire life. As a historical witness, she graduated from high school in 1948 in a class of just 24 students and once worked as a local telephone switchboard operator. As a community figure, Lula is deeply involved in preserving local history and operates within community networks like the Ashland Cemetery Association.

Column Overview & Content

Lula highlights regional high school graduations, senior citizen craft classes, local luncheons, and municipal updates.

She regularly weaves in personal reminiscences of "simpler times," including stories about old post offices, vintage farm gas pumps, and attending school during the 1930s and 40s.