Author: Gus Warren

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…

Jordan Thomas Foundation Golf Tournament raises funds for kids’ prosthetics

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The second annual Jordan Thomas Foundation Golf Tournament kicked off on Monday at Olde Stone Golf Club. Jordan Thomas started the Foundation 20 years ago when he lost both of his legs in a boating accident. After the tragedy, he vowed to provide prosthetic limbs for children that otherwise couldn’t afford them. Prosthetic limbs can be…

Holley MoParty rolls into Beech Bend Raceway

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Friday, Sept. 12 marked the kickoff of the Holley MoParty at the Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green. This weekend at the Raceway will be full of revving engines, drag racing, vintage cars, good food and a lot of people checking out some of the finest muscle in the area. People from across the state and country…

Community gathers for 6th annual cookout honoring veterans

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Bowling Green community gathered at the Veterans Alliance store Wednesday, Sept. 10 for a cookout to honor veterans. Many companies and organizations gathered to honor the veterans in the community with food, live music and raffles to show their support. This was the sixth annual cookout, which usually sees a lot of numbers. Last year saw…

Lovers Lane Soccer Complex turf project underway

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An upcoming project that Bowling Green Parks and Recreation has in the works is sure to fill soccer fans with excitement. BG Parks and Rec is planning an installation of two new turf fields at the Lovers Lane Soccer Complex, coming this winter. What does this mean for the community? Simple, more soccer year-round. When asked…

Barren County equine rehabilitation facility offering therapy certification classes

GLASGOW, Ky.- A local horse rehabilitation facility is offering therapy certification classes this week. Caliente Therapy, an equine rehab facility in Baren County, is partnering with Superior Therapy to offer certification classes this week to learn about equine care. The class offers a chance to receive hands-on experience with rehab tools and learn without any required prerequisites or a college…

Potter Children’s Home to host fall festival benefit

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Potter Children’s Home is gearing up for its annual fall festival, which is coming up in just a couple of weeks. The organization holds the event every year and has a lot of festivities, including bounce houses, food booths, auctions and tours of the facilities. Items like quilts, watches and trips to some fun attractions are…