HIGHLIGHTS: Ashland, Ky.

POPULATION: 21,570, according to Census estimate.

WHO'S WHO: Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher and 2006 Cy Young Award winner Brandon Webb, National Public Radio personality Noah Adams, actress Ashley Judd.

PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER: 1300 Winchester Ave., (606) 324-3175.

HIGHLANDS MUSEUM AND DISCOVERY CENTER: 1620 Winchester Ave., (606) 329-8888.

ASHLAND CENTRAL PARK: Located between 17th and 22nd streets between Central and Lexington avenues.

WINTER WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS: Conducted in Central Park from Thanksgiving through New Year's.

SUMMER MOTION: Music festival conducted on the riverfront during the July 4 holiday.

ASHLAND BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS: Mayor Steve Gilmore, commissioners Kevin Gunderson, Larry Brown, Paula Hogsten and Cheryl Spriggs.

CITY BUILDING: 17th Street and Greenup Avenue, open 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, (606) 327-2000.

ASHLAND ALLIANCE (CHAMBER OF COMMERCE): 1733 Winchester Ave., (606) 324-5111. President Jim Purgeson.