Author: Karenna Chaudoin

One Love Hemp Dispensary prepares to open

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It is hemp history week, and the legalization of medical marijuana is nearing with 2025 only 17 months away. One Love Hemp Dispensary is coming to downtown Bowling Green, in hopes of educating people on cannabis-based medications and the effects of different hemp products. Owner of One Love, Lauren Bratcher, says “One Love Hemp dispensary is…

T.J. Samson Department of Rehabilitation receives $120K grant

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Department of Rehab at T.J. Samson Community Health is receiving a $120,000 grant to make improvements for children with special needs. The grant from WHAS Crusade for Children will help the department reach their long-term goals, like expanding their pediatric services to areas that are undeserved. The grant will also be used to fund speech…

The Steenbergen Sunflower Farm is blooming

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Steenbergen Farm sunflower fields are ready for you to pick. The farm offers many activities for all ages. This summer the farm is hosting flower workshops, sunflower field yoga,  and paint, pick, and sips. Farm owner Molly Steenbergen, says, “We have all kinds of different butterflies and bees, so we have a lot of birdwatchers that…

The dangers of decals on vehicles

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Before you decorate your vehicle with decals, you may want to think of the information that it gives to strangers. Something as simple as a decal can tell a lot about a driver and their family, including where your kids go to school, where you like to spend time and even what kind of belongings you…

New roundabout project to start at Westen Street and Ashley Circle

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The City of Bowling Green is making traffic improvements at the intersection of Westen Street, and Ashley Circle is being replaced with a roundabout. The traffic impact is minimal as the construction begins, but it will increase as the project progresses. The construction will feature a new roundabout, sidewalk, and an ADA compliant handicap ramp. The City…

BGPD offers safe exchange zone

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.  – If you’re looking for a safe space to exchange items bought online, the Bowling Green Police Department has the perfect spot. Exchanges like those from Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist are welcome, as well as custody swaps. The safe exchange zone is a well lit area with 24-hour surveillance, and it is located on the left side…