Author: Lexi Schweinert

Community members replace items stolen from Richardsville VFD

RICHARDSVILLE, Ky. -The community is rallying around the Richardsville Fire Department after their Squad 42 vehicle was stolen two weeks ago.  Three local men wanted to give back and donate items to the department as the truck was quickly returned but thieves had removed almost everything inside.  Josh Hodges and Devada Bryant, both with Century Fire Protection, donated a dry…

Rand Paul discusses covid relief

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – During virtual town hall meeting Wednesday night Rand Paul discussed multiple issues affecting the country. He touched on a variety of topics including the recent flooding in Kentucky and resources for help for those affected. He took questions from everyone on the call. He also talked about the COVID relief bill, and said there are multiple…

KYTC asking for public input on possible new I-65 interchange

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is asking for the public’s input on a possible new future interchange with Interstate 65 in South Warren County.  Wes Watt, Public Information Officer for the cabinet said these are the very initial steps for the interchange. Right now they are looking at three options for the interchange: Carter Sims Road, Ky. 242,…

New Beginnings asks for volunteers

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- You probably see horses all over Kentucky. But have you ever seen a therapeutic horse? Since 1997, New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding in Bowling Green encourages anyone with disabilities to work with horses. These could be behavioral, emotional, mental or physical disabilities.  Since August of last year, 15-year-old Delaney Belcher has been coming to ride every week. She…

CDS #10 provides vaccines to Housing Authority residents

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- On Tuesday, CDS #10 and State Street Baptist Church partnered together to provide the COVID-19 vaccines to residents of the Housing Authority of Bowling Green.  Twenty people were vaccinated with the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine.  People had to make a reservation to reserve their vaccine in between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.  Reggie…

Verizon closes on Bluegrass Cellular deal

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Verizon has announced that it has officially closed the deal to acquire Bluegrass Cellular.  Verizon will now provide wireless service to 210,000 customers that were previously served by Bluegrass Cellular in 34 Kentucky counties. Bluegrass’ sales and operations, as well as most of their customers are expected to be fully integrated into Verizon by the end of…

Camping sites filling up fast as weather warms up

CAVE CITY, Ky.- Spring is quickly approaching as are warmer temperatures.  And people are busting out the camping gear in anticipation.  “This year looks like it’s gonna be a good year. A lot more people have been calling and asking about camping,” said Rock Cabin Camping owner Ralph Scrovan.  “This week we’ve opened our seasonal camping reservations online and we’re…

Stratus Plastic expansion could create 135 new jobs in Morgantown

MORGANTOWN, Ky.- Stratus Plastics International in Morgantown announced on Thursday that the company will be expanding production, immediately creating 35 new jobs.  Stratus Plastics is a producer of injection-molded parts for motor vehicles, appliances and consumer goods.  Since the company opened Morgantown’s location in 2017, it has invested millions of dollars in the community and created 45 jobs. This expansion…