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…
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, 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….
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….
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, 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…
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…
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…
HORSE CAVE, Ky. – At no cost, players from the 9th grade to any age adult are welcomed to tennis clinics beginning June 11. From 6 to 7 p.m., the clinic will be held at the Caverna High School Tennis Courts. Hart County locals can participate in drill or games regardless of skill level. Another practice is scheduled on June…
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Bird Flu (H5N1) infects animals and humans by the spread from bird droppings, including feces, mucus and saliva. According to the Barren River District Health Department, if humans come into close contact with infected animals, they can get H5N1 and spread it to other people. Symptoms include sore throat, shortness of breath, eye redness, fever, cough,…
