Author: Josh Shortt

Metcalfe County High School offering help for students who need it before break

EDMONTON, Ky.- For school districts like Metcalfe County, this is the last week before Christmas break, and school staff want to remind students of the resources available to them. School staff at Metcalfe County High School are emphasizing that students make sure they’re up to date in all of their classes before going on break. For students who are struggling…

WKU athletics roll out personalized cardboard cutouts to aid in Covid-19 relief

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Covid-19 has had its effect on the world of sports, which is why the Western Kentucky University athletic department has come up with a way to have the toppers show school spirit from afar. Through the entire WKU Hilltopper basketball and Lady Topper season, anyone can order their own personalized cardboard cutout to sit in the stands….

Glory Baby Ministry successfully hits fundraising goal for 10th heavenly birthday challenge

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Glory Baby Ministry is celebrating a milestone thanks to community support. The non-profit wanted to raise $10,000 in honor of the 10th heavenly birthday of Josh and Jessica Heffinger’s stillborn daughter Riley Marie. This is called the 10th heavenly birthday challenge. The Heffingers hit that goal, even going over, raising $10,030. Heffinger said the success of this fundraiser…

Metcalfe County High School students safely prepare for ACT

EDMONTON, Ky.- While a growing number of colleges are abandoning ACT scores as part of their admissions process, many are not, leaving high schools to find ways to administer the American College Test during this pandemic. To prepare, those students planning to take the test Saturday from Metcalfe County High School for example are getting ready with refresher sessions. For…

Santa joins Hunters Crossing Neighborhood Association for toy drive parade

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Santa and his elves made a trip to the Hunters Crossing neighborhood Sunday afternoon for a small local parade. Both Santa and Mrs. Claus joined the Hunters Crossing Neighborhood association for the Santa Parade and toy drive. The event was a safe way for residents to wave to Santa, get some candy, and donate toys all at the…

Downtown Bowling Green gets in the Christmas spirit

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- At 5 .m. Friday, downtown Bowling Green was filled with Christmas lights stretching from Fountain Square to Circus Square Park. Due to the pandemic, this celebration will look different than in years past. Instead, Santa will make his appearance downtown where the citizens of Bowling Green can see him from afar. Residents are also encouraged to drive…

Amvets Post 130 to hold food and clothing drive for veterans

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A food and clothing drive is set to take place in Bowling Green Saturday. It will be held at the Cone Funeral Home starting at 10 a.m. The drive is sponsored by the Amvets Post 130 and Cone Funeral Home. It’s not just food and clothing being collected for veterans. This is a monetary drive as…

Dishman McGinnis school represents Kentucky in 2020 National Christmas Tree display

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Some Bowling Green holiday cheer has made it all the way to the nation’s capital. Students from Dishman McGinnis Elementary have designed Christmas ornaments that represented the bluegrass state in the 2020 national Christmas tree display. The ornaments went on 56 smaller trees that surround the national Christmas tree, which represents each U.S. state as part of the…

Glasgow-Barren County tourism looks to spread local holiday cheer with gift basket

GLASGOW Ky.-A tourism organization is looking to spread some local holiday cheer. Glasgow-Barren County Kentucky tourism has announced a giveaway with a value of nearly $1,000 worth of merchandise from local Glasgow businesses and organizations. 21 local businesses are involved in this giveaway, including roots + ramble, and even products from Glasgow and Barren County High Schools. To enter, just…