Bridges Magazine

Welcome to Bridges Magazine…

your connection to the people, places and things that make our Ohio River community unique. In reading our magazine, our hope is that we all identify the ways our lives are interconnected - through our neighborhoods, work, churches and businesses; identify how each person's path intersects; and realize how our corner of the world affects the bigger picture and vice versa. So, take some time to read Bridges and appreciate all our communities have to offer. Find your connection. Read the Full Issue Here!

Ashland Native Proud of Her Old Kentucky Home

In the heart of South Ashland, Ky., a log home is nestled among tall oak trees. Quaint at first glance, with its black logs, white chinking and red front door, it stands as a reminder of times long ago. Once inside, it is apparent the home is full of history. In some [...]

Local Couple Hikes Entire El Camino de Santiago

A pilgrimage is described as a long journey, often to a sacred place, made for a specific purpose. For Dr. Ho and Jae Jung of Ashland, Ky., their quest to hike the entire El Camino de Santiago (also known as the Way of St. James) this fall was the definition of a [...]

WSAZ Leads Hi-Def Revolution

The history of WSAZ television is one of firsts: the area’s first station (going on air Oct. 24, 1949), first in color, and the region’s first two-city broadcast (two separate and distinct news programs air at the same time…one in Charleston, W.Va., and the other in Huntington, W.Va.). It is no surprise [...]

Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.

Unless you haven’t made it out of bed since Christmas, you’ve most likely heard about the three-night stand America’s Got Talent (AGT) winner and Logan, W.Va., native Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. headlined at Ashland’s Paramount Arts Center. Landau – channeling Sinatra, Martin, and the rest of the Rat Pack – was voted as the winner of NBC’s AGT back in September. Since that time, he has set out on a whirlwind of publicity appearances, recorded his new album That’s Life, and performed before crowds at some of the most notable venues in the world, including Caesar’s Palace and Madison Square Garden.

While in town for his multi-night performance, Landau managed to find a break in the frantic pace of his meteoric rise and sat down with Bridges to reflect on the events leading
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Passion and Promise

What’s not to love about a romance novel? For about the price of a movie ticket, you can curl up in your most comfortable chair with a mug of hot tea and quickly get swept up in a compelling world of devilishly dashing heroes, lovely leading ladies, snappy dialogue, intrigue, twists and turns – and, ultimately, a very satisfying ending. According to the Romance Writers of America (RWA), romance fiction is the most popular, best-selling genre in North America, commanding a 13 percent share of the total U.S. consumer book market and also gaining fans around the globe. While producing a much sought-after product, the romance publishing industry has been ahead of the curve in terms of technology and adapting to market demands. Publishing giant Harlequin Enterprises has offered e-books for several years and provides downloadable audio and mobile phone applications. Products are distributed to Read More...

Upward Sports

At every game, a young girl with cerebral palsy gets the chance to shoot the basketball. Parents from the team help lift her up for the shot, and spectators cheer whether the ball sinks through the basket or not. Jay Hutchinson, commissioner of the Upward sports programs at First Baptist Church in Ashland, Ky., likes to tell the story as an example of what the sports program is all about. “We don’t turn anyone away; we’ll find a way for them to play,” Hutchinson said. “That’s one thing we’re very proud of.” First Baptist has offered Upward sports programs to the community for about 12 years, one of the longest-running programs in the area. Upward is a Christian ministry based in Spartanburg, S.C., that provides sports outreach programs to religious organizations across the country. The old saying, “It’s not whether you win or lose but how you play the game,” comes true every day in church Read More...