BOWLING GREEN Ky.-In the life of a first responder, one can’t get enough training. The Ohio National Guard Civil Support Team and U.S. Army North traveled to Bowling Green for a hazardous waste simulation. “Throughout the year, we have various scenarios where we train with local firefighters or other responders,” said Maj. Tonia McCurdy. The scenarios include getting their gear…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center is getting festive for a holiday filled week. Sunday marked the start of the Gingerbread Homes for the Arts Festival, and it started with a gingerbread house contest. Monday, local students came in to work with the Western Kentucky University Department of Theater and Dance to teach the students of the importance…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.- A local church is participating in a program to help children overseas. Christ United Methodist church is a drop off location for Operation Christmas Child. The program encourages people to donate a shoe box filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items just to name a few. These items are sent to countries affected by war, disease,…
GLASGOW Ky.- Since the 1970s, the Barren County District has had its central office in downtown Glasgow. To accommodate for a growing staff size, a new, bigger building was needed. The district is getting just that. The central office will be in what was originally the Glasgow Christian Academy Building. “The building we’re in served its purpose for many years….
EDMONTON, Ky.- For seven years, the Metcalfe County Schools in Edmonton Kentucky were overseen by superintendent Dr. Benny Lile. Come May 2020, he’ll be retiring after an entire 35 years in public education. “A much higher authority than me once wrote, ‘to everything, there’s a season,’ and I think it’s my season. I feel like the district’s in a good…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-A proclamation ceremony took place at Bowling Green City Hall today to bring awareness to homelessness and hunger. Bowling green Mayor Bruce Wilkerson along with City Commissioner Dana Beasley-Brown read the proclamation declaring November 16 through the 23 as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week. The goal of the proclamation is to bring awareness to the various organizations…
BOWLING GREEN Ky.-Children in the Warren County Public Library preschool program got a firsthand look at what it’s like to be a first responder. The kids made a visit to the firefighters at the Bowling Green Fire Department’s main headquarters on Fairview Avenue on Thursday. The kids learning about how smoke detectors work, and how firefighters go about putting on…
FRANKLIN Ky.-Kentucky Downs is known for its horse racing track, casino, and diner. Thanks to an extra $25 million, the facility is getting a major face lift. One that will upgrade the exterior, casino, track, and dining options. A groundbreaking was held to celebrate this achievement. “It’s just going to be a better experience overall for guests. When they walk…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local child abuse prevention organization is celebrating 40 years of service. At an event held at the Family Enrichment Center, people attending enjoyed cake and a ribbon cutting to celebrate the organization’s four decades of service. Since 1979, the Family Enrichment Center has had a goal of empowering families and preventing child abuse through education,…
MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky.- In an announcement made Tuesday by officials from Mammoth Cave National Park, the Green River Ferry vehicle ramp improvement project that was originally supposed to be completed by Nov. 15 is now looking at a completion date of spring 2020. “While we’re disappointed that the contractor couldn’t complete the work by the end date of Nov. 15,…
