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Portsmouth Metro  Three generations of Crafts have put the “craft” in Craft’s Custom Kitchens since the Rubyville, Ohio, business opened its doors in 1945. Located in its original storefront along St. Rt. 139, the business has continued to thrive and grow in the nearly 70 years... Read More →

Bridges/ Issue 41 / Dec. 9, 2014 Give Your Holiday Recipes A Little Punch: The rich, complex flavors of bourbon add warmth to classic holiday dishes. Add some spice to classic holiday dishes this year by incorporating the complex flavor of Kentucky Bourbon. The Bluegrass’ iconic... Read More →

Bridges / Winter 2014 Celebrate the holiday with these 10 easy ways to cut down on waste, avoid toxic chemicals and save energy. Follow these tips, recommended by environmental experts, for a greener, more sustainable Christmas. 10. Bypass Battery-powered Toys and give naturally... Read More →

BBBS Christmas Tree Sale Supports Mentoring that Makes a Difference BRIDGES FALL/WINTER .14 ISSUE 41. Help Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State celebrate 40 years of making a positive difference in the lives of local children this holiday season by purchasing a Christmas... Read More →

New Camping Guidebook Released by Local Outdoor Writer Camping Kentucky details state’s public campgrounds The Greater Ashland Beacon ASHLAND Local outdoor writer Chris Erwin has written his first book, Camping Kentucky: A Comprehensive Guide to Public Tent and RV Campgrounds.... Read More →

Posted: Sunday, November 16, 2014 3:34 pm By CARRIE STAMBAUGH For The Independent ASHLAND AK Steel officials say they are cooperating with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency order to monitor and analyze soil and groundwater at the former Ashland Coke Plant. The first set of... Read More →

CORBIN, Ky. November is traditionally my least favorite month of the year. It’s the time of year when the last brilliants leaves of autumn are blown away and the grayness of winter begins to set in. It’s a time to be on the lookout for hunters, a time when even the trees... Read More →

Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2014 11:39 pm By CARRIE STAMBAUGH For The Independent ASHLAND A year after public wrangling over whether state or federal environmental officials should oversee the cleanup of hazardous waste at AK Steel’s now defunct Ashland Coke Plant, some... Read More →

BREAKS, Va. — The cooler temperatures and changing leaves are universal signs of autumn, but for adventure enthusiasts they also signal the start of the fall whitewater season. Whitewater rafting is an annual highlight for many extreme adrenaline junkies, but it can be a great... Read More →

Ongoing UK Markey Cancer Research program provides women free screening By Carrie Stambaugh, For The Independent ASHLAND, Ky. — To mark September as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, local women are being encouraged to empower themselves by participating in a free research... Read More →