Author: Atlee McHeffey

Farmers RECC warns about electric meter risks

Source: Farmers RECC. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation is raising awareness on potential dangers with electric meters. Farmers RECC services 11 south-central Kentucky counties. An electric meter keeps track of the amount of energy flowing through an area. Most are a part of a high voltage circuit. Farmers RECC emphasized the importance of safety when around…

Battle of the Badges blood drive to take place July 19

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Battle of the Badges blood drive is taking place on July 19. Battle of the Badges encourages first responders and the local community to donate blood to save others. The Bowling Green Police Department and the Bowling Green Fire Department will battle to see how many participants either side can get. The prize is an…

Reception for new U.S Citizens to convene at the Sloan Convention Center

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green is hosting a Reception for New U.S Citizens on Sept. 10. The event will celebrate those who gained U.S citizenship from September 2023 to September 2024. Guests must fill out a Google form to receive their ticket here. The reception will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sloan…

Bowling Green’s adult dodgeball league returns

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local Adult Dodgeball League will begin this fall, presented by Bowling Green Parks and Recreation. The league is an opportunity to connect and stay active within the community. The registration deadline is on Sept. 13. The standard team fee starts at $100, and sponsored team fees are up to $600. The fees include jerseys, scheduling,…

Coming soon: Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival

Source: City of Bowling Green.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Downtown BG Harvest Festival is set to kick off on Oct. 19. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., family-friendly events and activities will be available to the local community. According to Downtown BGKY, there will be free parking and free admission to the festival. View the parking map here. This map…

Open meeting scheduled July 27 for all Kentucky rescue squads

Source: Hart County Search and Rescue, Inc. MUNFORDSVILLE, Ky. – On July 27, The Kentucky Search and Rescue Association will host their first public meeting. The Kentucky Search and Rescue Association is made of teams across Kentucky that prioritize training and finding missing people. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. that day in the Hart County Court House located…

First annual Track and Field Kids Camp set for July 16

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Coach Alonzo Webb will host his first Track and Field Camp on Tuesday at Bowling Green High School. All events from Bowling Green Parks and Recreation begin at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Boys and girls from ages eight through 12 can participate in the camp. The track events consist of the 50 meter, 100 meter,…

New Exhibit: ‘Passion Canvas’ at Butler County Arts Guild

Butler County Arts GuildBUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – The Butler County Arts Guild has released a new exhibit titled “Passion Canvas” on July 13. Members of the arts guild created and designed the pieces featured in representation of their passion. Friends of artist are also welcomed to participate in creating art. The new exhibit is opened on June 15 from 10…

GUIDE: Back-to-school bashes and school supply drives

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Families have the chance to prepare for school as a community at several events. Below is a list of school bashes and supply giveaways in multiple counties: BARREN COUNTY  Cram the Cruiser is being hosted on July 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cave City Dollar General on 299 E. Happy Valley St. More…