Author: Gus Warren

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…

Community gathers for Hanging with Heroes in Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky.- The second week of the Tobacco Heritage festival events kicked off on Tuesday with the Hanging with Heroes event. Members of the community met with first responders who serve Logan County. The local fire, police, sheriff’s office, and search and rescue departments were in attendance at the Logan County Extension Office. The event was kid-friendly with lots…

Charity Golf Classic benefits Masonic Homes of Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Country Club hosted the fourth annual Jim Johnson Charity Golf Classic for the Masonic Homes of Kentucky on Monday. The golf classic is held each year in support of the Masonic Homes of Kentucky, a program that assists the elderly and children with housing, healthcare and memory care for those dealing with dementia….

Angel Tree signups underway in Barren County

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County YMCA’s Angel Tree signups started Tuesday, Sept. 23 for the holiday season. Members of the community were able to come in starting Tuesday and are able to sign up until Thursday, Sept. 25 to receive help from the Angel Tree this Christmas. The Angel Tree helps provide Christmas gifts to 1 million children across…

Reservoir Hill park to get new upgrades this fall

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- After setbacks due to weather, the Reservoir Hill park’s new playground installation is nearing completion. The project was announced back in March and was set to open Spring of this year. But due to the rain, the construction was delayed and is now nearing the end of construction. New slides, swing sets, benches and fences are all…

Simpson County celebrates new County Clerk and PVA Office with ribbon cutting

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A ribbon cutting was held in Simpson County on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the new Property Valuation Administration and County Clerk Office. Plans for the new office began as early as 2019, with talks as judge executive Mason Barnes took office. The ball really got rolling around late 2021, and by 2024, the city broke…