Author: Lexi Schweinert

The Medical Center receives 2020 Karpf Award for stroke care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-The Norton Healthcare/UK Healthcare – Stroke Care Network has awarded The Medical Center with the 2020 Karpf Award. “I think it’s recognition of all the great things that are happening here at The Med Center in Bowling Green around improving outcomes for our acute stroke patients,” said Bill Singletary, Director of Specialty Certifications and Clinical Documentation Improvement for…

GypsyMoon Marketplace supports small businesses during holiday season

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The bi-annual GypsyMoon Marketplace is going on at the Highland Stables.  At the event, vendors sell handmade, homemade and original creations. People can find vintage and antique treasures, original art, home decor and restored and repurposed items. And with shopping small meaning more than ever this holiday season, the owner of Highland Stables says why it’s important…

Proceeds of pop up restaurant benefit Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-  Friday, a new restaurant celebrated its launch at the Bowling Green Ballpark while benefiting a special organization, Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky.  “We are super pumped to be out here today and supporting Atomic Burger to launch. We’re helping people with their orders, and putting a smile on their faces,” said DSSKY executive director Stephanie Morton. …

Launch Party Pop-Up of for new BG restaurant benefits

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Bowling Green Ballpark is setting up for the Launch Party Pop-Up of the Atomic Biscuit and Burger Company on Friday.  The launch party benefits the Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky.  The restaurant is serving lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. They will have socially distanced dining…

Local residents say they’re anxiously waiting election results

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The country is awaiting election results after yesterday’s Election Day voting.  Some results are expected to come as early as tonight, or could take several more days.  People in downtown Bowling Green Wednesday expessed that they are anxious.  “I feel kinda anxious about it,” said resident Walter Norris.  “I’m anxious probably. I know it’s pretty tight this…

Warren County advertises for contractors to pick up litter

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Warren County Fiscal Court voted to advertise for contractors to pick up litter that has accumulated in the county during the pandemic.  The litter is usually picked up through the Warren County Regional Jail’s Class D Felon Program.  The state halted the jail program in March after the pandemic began due to health and safety concerns for…

Barren County voter turnout heavy today

GLASGOW, Ky.- Election Day brought out a crowd Tuesday in Barren County. “Turnout here in Barren County has been great so far this morning,” Barren County Clerk Helena Chase Birdwell said.  There are three locations people could cast ballots – the Barren County High School gym, the Cave City Convention Center or the Austin Tracy Volunteer Fire Department.  “Voters seem…

Veterans free during Military Appreciation Month at the National Corvette Museum

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- November is Military Appreciation Month, and the National Corvette Museum is offering free admission to recognize U.S. military, firefighters, police and first responders.  All branches including active, veterans and reserve members will be honored with free admission when presenting a military or service ID. This goes hand in hand with Veterans Day on Nov. 11, in which…

Early voting turnout is heavy in the area

GLASGOW, Ky.- Voters have cast nearly 100 million ballots ahead of Election Day, which is over two thirds of the total votes cast in 2016.  And now it comes to an end.  “Today is our last day for early in person voting here in Barren County,” said Barren County Clerk Helena Chase Birdwell.  In Barren County, Birdwell said they have…