Author: Josh Shortt

Bowling Green High School students prepare for work after graduation

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- For some, the end of high school means the start of college. For others, it means the start of a career. Bowling Green High School students went to M&L Electric to hear from professionals in trade work, and to put their skills to the test. The day included the students getting hands on experience with various pieces…

Taste of Bowling Green raises money for The Dream Factory

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Thursday night, the Taste of Bowling Green event was held at the Sloan Convention Center. About 40 food and alcohol beverage vendors came for this annual celebration. Some of the vendors included Little Fox Bakery, Roosters and Gigi’s Cupcakes. This event benefits The Dream Factory, which seeks to help children with chronic illnesses and disorders. The…

Fire department teaches fire suppression to the public

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- The Bowling Green Fire Department invited people to the department’s training facility on Porter Pike to learn how to work with a very important piece of equipment, fire extinguishers. The different types of fire extinguishers were explained, along with the techniques of how to put out fires safely, and efficiently. Class participant Diana Hunton said the class…

Cave City’s Jellystone Park expands with new campsites and cabins

CAVE CITY Ky. – An expansion to Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park means more to do for those who visit. The Cave City location of the park is nearly ready to open 103 additional campsites and 20 new cabins. The new additions are the final part of the first phase of a multi-million-dollar expansion that also includes last summer’s opening of…

Law firm works to raise minority interest in legal profession

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- English Lucas Priest & Owsley, one of the largest law firms in South central Kentucky, is working to bring more diversity to the legal profession through a program the firm calls the Legal Diversity Pipeline Project. Ten Bowling Green High School students took the opportunity to jump into the world of law and hear from those in law-related…

Community discusses potential new Catholic high school at forum

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Monday night, a forum was held to further discuss community interest for a Catholic high school in Bowling Green. A survey was released in February asking questions to gauge the interest people had in the high school. At the meeting, results were discussed and questions were taken by those who attended. Areas of interest at…

Kindergarten and preschool registration underway in city schools

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- As school starts to wrap up for the summer, educators see this as a new start for upcoming students. During the preschool and kindergarten pre-registration week, parents of incoming young students can meet with future teachers, in addition to getting all the needed documents to the school. These include a copy of the student’s birth certificate and…

Downtown Bowling Green gets a face lift

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- The popular area of Fountain Square Park is getting a makeover. As part of a multi-year project, the pedestrian connections between Circus Square and Fountain Square parks will be updated with new safe sidewalks. The goal is to make the area more accessible to those with disabilities, and  to make the area more attractive. “All the area…

Jackson’s orchard officially opens for season

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- Spring is in the air, which is good news for a popular Bowling Green orchard. On Thursday, Jackson’s Orchard officially opened and is ready for the community to stop by and take in the peaceful atmosphere, in addition to having access to its fresh produce. As the orchard opens, preparations like tending to the fields and getting…

McNeill Elementary 3rd graders showcase inventions

BOWLING GREEN Ky.- Third graders at McNeill Elementary school in Bowling Green were hard at work as entrepreneurs on Thursday while their work was recognized. The students presented their work at the Invention Showcase. Students gave demonstrations to those who stopped by to check them out, from a WI-FI mitten to a lifelike sports gear rack, the children had great…