Author: Michael Ridgeway

Code Enforcement in Bowling Green, “the rules are for everyone”

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Code Enforcement & Animal Control division of the city is an important part of local government and while it may seem arbitrary, the branch is there to serve the whole city fairly. Brad Schargorodski said “when we write a fine, it’s not to be mean… a lot of what we do is community standards…” today…

City and volunteers conduct neighborhood clean up

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This week, the city of Bowling Green, along with volunteers, is cleaning up the Springhill neighborhood in town, helping residents clean up their homes. A new look at the neighborhood clean-up program is starting this year, and Neighborhood & Community Services is proud to increase interaction between the community by having volunteers out and about, not…

City of Bowling Green holds vote on finalists for leaf truck names

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you take a look at the official City of Bowling Green Facebook page, you’ll find a link to vote on some of the most creative names our community could come up with. Public Works Director Andy Souza said other cities name their snow plows to be a little different. Public Works asked citizens to submit…

Labor Day food safety tips from Warren County Health Department

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For the holiday, there’s typically a lot of outdoor activities and food, but what there doesn’t have to be is illness. Proper food preparation techniques are critical to enjoying a meal, as the following days can prove rather upsetting due to things like cross-contamination by mishandling raw meats or not sanitizing all your surfaces before and…

Proposed Bowling Green ordinance aims to prevent human trafficking

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The City of Bowling Green is introducing a new ordinance aimed at protecting residents and legitimate businesses by tightening regulations on massage establishments. On Thursday, Aug. 28, officials shared the ordinance creates a “clear framework for licensing and oversight to prevent illegal operations that often serve as fronts for human sexual trafficking.” Officials say they began…

Professor on flag burning ban

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One of the most recent executive orders by President Trump is garnering a lot of attention as it challenges a past supreme court ruling. This week, President Trump signed an executive order criminalizing flag burning, the act punishable for up to one year in jail. Western Kentucky University political science professor Jeffrey Budziak said he didn’t…

Isaiah 117 House hosting golf tournament to raise funds, Sept. 6

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – At Rolling Hills Golf Course, the Isaiah 117 House, which serves Logan, Butler, and Simpson counties, will host a golf tournament on September 6 to raise money that will assist kids in crucial ways. The Isaiah 117 House is an organization that serves as a softer landing place for kids as they await placement in the foster…