Author: Gus Warren

City celebrates opening of newly renovated Reservoir Hill playground

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The newly renovated Reservoir Hill playground officially opened on Monday with a Block Party hosted by Bowling Green Parks and Recreation. Parks and Rec, Bowling Green Police Department, and other local officials came together to enjoy some good food, free ice cream, and  to see what the new and improved playground has to offer. The new playground…

Joseph A. Wade, Inc. celebrates 40 years in Barren County

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One Barren County business is celebrating a legacy. On Friday, Joseph A. Wade, Inc. celebrated its 40th anniversary, a huge milestone for any locally-owned business. The family-owned business is celebrating four decades of service, and through both the good and the bad times, they have always come out on the other side okay. Joseph A. Wade…

Lost River Cave hosts Homeschool Day for local students

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- On Wednesday, Lost River Cave held its inaugural Homeschool Day, giving local homeschool kids a chance to enjoy the park in a field trip-like setting. Lost River Cave received over 200 bookings for activities provided, including cave tours, geology rocks activity, marine ROV dives, critters of the cave and homeschool hikes. “We know a lot of homeschoolers…

WKU Literacy Ambassadors host book fair benefiting ‘book deserts’

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Monday, the Western Kentucky University’s Literacy Ambassadors kicked off their second annual book fair in which all proceeds go to help local children in book deserts.  A book desert is an area where books aren’t easily accessible and are hard to come by. This can be a problem in Warren County, which is why the…

Community gathers for skate night at Roland Bland Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Members of the Bowling Green community came together Thursday night at Roland Bland Park to have a nighttime skate session.  Old and new members of the skating community gathered and brought their skateboards, bikes, and blades for a night of fun amongst their peers.  Taylor Licklider spearheaded this by posting on the “Spotted in Bowling Green” Facebook…

Jackson’s Orchard hosting fall break activities for local students

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Jackson’s Orchard is open for the week through Oct. 10 to allow Warren County kids on fall break to have some fun. This will be the only time the orchard is open on weekdays, and there will be plenty of activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. Kids in the area can enjoy activities like…

BRASS holds domestic violence awareness event

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky.- Scottsville community members gathered with The Barren River Safe Area to hold a candlelight vigil for those who lost their lives to domestic violence.  Domestic violence has become a big issue in the community that many deal with each day. In the last year, BRASS received 2,800 domestic violence reports with over 100 coming from the Allen County…

Tamburrino’s Pizzeria holds grand opening, making family dream a reality

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tamburrino’s Pizzeria held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate its grand opening on Tuesday. Brian and Michelle Tamburrino started the pizzeria out of a small kitchen, doing only takeout orders. As their business grew, it was time for them to get a restaurant. Now, they finally have a place to call their own. “You know, this has always…

WKU hosts annual Fall Festival to kickoff season

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University kicked off its second annual Fall Festival on the Hill Wednesday. The event was held in collaboration with numerous on-campus organizations like the college of Health and Human Services and the Gordon Ford College of Business, along with several organizations, including Texas Roadhouse and the Bowling Green Police Department. Students and community members…