Author: Josh Shortt

Local park holds weekend pumpkin trail

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Pumpkins everywhere, that’s how to describe the scene at the first ever Pumpkin Trail at Preston Miller Park for the weekend of Oct. 23 through Oct. 25. The Pumpkin Trail is a showcase of different organizations, businesses, churches, and schools letting their creative side out as they decorate. This effort was spearheaded by Bowling Green Park and Recreation….

Students start in-classroom candy gram business to get real world experiences

GLASGOW, Ky.- Staff from one local school district have found a creative way to keep a beneficial program available for students. The Barren County School District offers students with special needs the opportunity to tour businesses to get real-world experience. Because of COVID-19, this wasn’t possible this time. To get around this, the students involved in the multiple to severe…

10th anniversary of the Lone Survivor Foundation observed in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Late Monday afternoon a group of motorcyclists made a stop in Bowling Green, raising a flag to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Lone Survivor Foundation. The motorcyclists made the trip to escort the Texas state flag to the flagpole located in front of the Bowling Green VA Clinic. Students involved in the Bowling Green High…

Allen County Schools prepare the Together for Christmas event

SCOTTSVILLE Ky.-A local school district is getting ready for Christmas a little early to help families have a memorable holiday season. The Allen County School District is preparing for the annual Together for Christmas event, which is a chance for families with lower income to get gifts around December. Due to Covid-19, things are going to be done differently. Starting…

Wheeling with Warriors provides fun outing for veterans

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Wheeling with Warriors Saturday morning at the Wishbone Ranch gave veterans a chance to have some fun by joyriding in jeeps and buggies. The vehicles made trips through rough terrain in the nearby wooded area. The morning started with the National Anthem and then anyone could take a ride in the vehicles driven by the owners…

Wheeling with Warriors event preparations underway

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Preparations for an event meant to show appreciation to those who have served the nation were underway Friday morning. Wheeling with Warriors is an event in which veterans are given a chance to have some fun by taking rides in jeeps and buggies. This is an annual event held at the Wishbone Ranch in Bowling Green. Saturday,…

South-Central Workforce Development board to host open air job fair

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The South-Central Workforce Development Board is preparing to host an upcoming in-person job fair. This job fair will take place at 9 a.m. Nov. 19. The event will be held rain or shine in the covered concourse area of the Bowling Green ballpark. Employers will be socially distanced, and those wanting to participate are asked to…

Shanti Niketan Hospice Home nearing completion in Glasgow

GLASGOW Ky.- The city of Glasgow will soon have a new resource for people who need end-of-life care. That resource will be a brand-new hospice care facility, called the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. The expected completion date is Dec. 18. It will be located on Glenview drive. As of now, progress has been made on construction. The interior is being…

Historic Rail Park and Train Museum unveils a new exhibit

BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Tuesday, the Historic Rail Park and Train Museum unveiled a new exhibit. The second phase of the exhibit called “Railroads Go to War” was unveiled. This phase focuses on women in railroading, such as Rosie the Riveter. Phase 1 which highlights the L&N Depot’s involvement with World Wars I and II was completed in 2019. Phase 2 was…