Author: Atlee McHeffey

Local theatre accepting canned food donations at film festival

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Capitol Theatre and 7 Mountains Media will host a Canned Film Festival. At no cost, guests can watch two films and are encouraged to bring donation items. These items will benefit the State Street United Methodist Church Food Pantry. On June 14, “Jurassic Park (1993)” will screen at 6 p.m. “Twister (1996)” will begin at…

Warren County Public Library hosting Planetarium Party

Source: Mammoth Cave National Park. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Star Wars meet and greet took place thanks to two local organizations. The Warren County Public Library and Warren County Parks and Recreation Department have partnered to host a Planetarium Party. Attendees will view a Sky Dome show then meet a Star Wars character. The event was held at the…

Glasgow-Barren County Emergency Management shares swim safety tips for open water

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The U.S Army Corps of Engineers and Glasgow-Barren County Emergency Management stress the importance of open water safety this summer. Compared to swimming in a pool, open water has currents, waves and natural obstacles. A swimmer is more likely to experience exhaustion faster than if were enclosed waters. USACE states that it takes one minute for…

Adoption event taking place this weekend by Sweet T’s Lemonade

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. –  Tractor Supply Co. is hosting a pet adoption event with Sweet T’s Lemonade. The drink truck will raise money in support of the Allen County Animal Shelter. Friends of the Allen County Shelter partnered up with Sweet T’s to ensure 10% of earnings go toward the shelter. Friends of Allen County Animal Shelter On June 15, Sweet…

Bowling Green to host Strong Women Strong Coffee

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Small business owners meet every second Thursday of each month to network with one another. The free event is held at the WKU Innovation Campus on Nashville Road. There will be a meeting on June 13 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Strong Women Strong Coffee will also meet on July 11, Aug. 8 and Sept. 12….

Dog Park at Jim Roberts Community Park officially open to public

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A ribbon cutting ceremony on June 11 launched a new dog park for the local community. Several locals attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. The event provided attendees with treats for humans and non-humans. Franklin-Simpson Parks & Recreation The dog park will be opened during community park hours from 6:30 a.m. to dusk….

High-speed internet coming to Edmonson County

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – A meet and greet will be held to discuss a new benefit to the county. Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation and North Central Telephone Cooperative are partnering to ensure faster internet to the general area. On June 17, locals can learn more at the Brownsville Community Center from 4 to 6 p.m. Using a fiber network,…

Bowling Green offering Summer Youth Lacrosse Program

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Registration to join the local youth summer league ends on June 14. All games and practices will be held at the Lampkin Park Limestone Turf Field on Woodway Street. There are four divisions offered in the program, elementary (K-4th grade), junior high (5th-8th grade), boys high school (9th-12th) and girls high school (9th-12th). All levels require…

Christmas in July to be celebrated at Horse Cave Fire Department

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – The Horse Cave Fire Department will host a motorcycle run, toy drive and lunch to help children in need during the holidays. This event is sponsored by Counting House Tattoos, C&J Cafe, Vance Brothers Construction LLC, and Smiths Hometown Barbershop. On July 20, the registration for the Motorcycle Run begins at 8 a.m. It is $15…

Backpack fundraiser being hosted at Logansport this weekend

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – A draft tournament will be held at the Logansport Ballpark in Morgantown, Kentucky to raise money for children who experience hunger on the weekends. On June 22, the event begins at 5 p.m. for participants over 16 years old. There is a two home-run limit and at least four teams wanted for the event. The event…