Author: Josh Shortt

Workforce development board holds open-air job fair

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The South-Central Workforce Development Board held a socially distanced job fair Thursday. The open-air job fair was held at the Bowling Green Ballpark. Job seekers had the chance to meet with some employers looking for new hires. Both employers and those stopping by were required to be masked, and temperature checks were taken upon entry. Attendance…

City officials discuss phase two of streetscape project

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-In a recent city commission meeting, one topic that was discussed was a streetscape enlargement to the downtown area of Bowling Green. This project involves two blocks of main street on either side of Fountain Square Park, and State and College street from Fountain Square to 6th street. An overview of the plan was presented at the meeting….

Local tourism agency urges residents to shop local this season

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- A Bowling Green organization is getting in the Christmas spirit by giving the gift of local shopping. The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has put together a basket full of Bowling Green goods. It includes items from Barbara Stewart Interiors, Candle Makers on the Square and the Historic Railpark and Train Museum just to name…

Bowling Green Hot Rods hold food drive to support veterans

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With this week being national hunger and homeless awareness week, a local sports team is making a community contribution. As the days to Christmas get closer, trees, decorations and thoughts of presents fill our minds. But the holidays aren’t always merry and bright for those who have served our country. That’s where the Bowling Green Hot…

Bowling Green City Schools to temporarily close

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-A local school district will be temporarily closing due to increasing COVID-19 cases. The Bowling Green City schools will be closed the week of Nov. 23 through Nov. 27. This decision was made due to the increasing number of positive cases and the number of individuals quarantined. Students will complete the remainder of the week with purple schedule…

Famers markets stay open during pandemic

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Even amidst the pandemic, farmers markets have been deemed essential. Local markets like the Community Farmers Market just off Nashville Road in Bowling Green, have kept their doors open. There are safety precautions in place to ensure safe shopping. Visitors and vendors are expected to be masked, and strawberry shaped stickers were placed on the floor to help…

First drive-thru fall festival held at Preston Miller Park

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-A socially distanced event took place to get the community in the spirit of fall. The first ever drive-thru fall festival was held at Preston Miller Park Saturday. Visitors drove to several games and activities that could be played from inside their vehicles. The event came complete with prizes, fall decor and even games where visitors got out…

6th Annual Gingerbread Homes for the Arts event

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A local venue in Bowling Green is filled with houses, gingerbread houses to be exact. The houses are displayed in the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center for the 6th annual gingerbread homes for the arts event. This year, Graves Gilbert was the sponsor of cash prizes, and Baird helped provide gingerbread kits. Anyone can come and vote…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces temporary closures

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced on Twitter Friday that licensing offices in specific cities will temporarily close for sanitation as a precaution following a confirmed case of Covid-19 involving staff. The closed locations include Bowling Green, Catlettsburg, Columbia, Florence, Jackson, Lexington and Owensboro. According to the tweet, offices are expected to reopen Nov. 17.

4th annual Cookies with Santa event to take place Sunday

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- A Christmas themed event is planned for Sunday at the VFW post 1298. The 4th annual Cookies With Santa event will be a socially distanced holiday event which will be free and open to the public on Nov. 15. This will be a drive-thru event, where only one family at a time is permitted outside of the…