Author: Morgan Hoover

Brownsville man charged with stealing a vehicle

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – A Brownsville man was arrested over the weekend after being accused of stealing another man’s car. 32-year-old, Ryan Anderson Minton, was arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition auto. According to a media release, Minton stayed overnight at Andrew Taylor’s residence. When Taylor woke up, both Taylor’s vehicle and Minton were gone. Minton drove…

Former National Corvette Museum board member passes away

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Former National Corvette Museum board chair, Paul “Buzz” Marston, passed away on Tuesday, September 22nd, according to a statement made on social media by the National Corvette Museum.  Marston served on the board from 2004-2019 and was board chair from 2010-2011. He also served as the Western States Corvette Council representative on the Museum Board until…

Monday update: Coronavirus numbers in south central Kentucky

Governor Andy Beshear announces 456 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, September 28th. This brings the total number of cases since March 6th in Kentucky to 66,939. 11, 737 have recovered. There have been 7,200 total cases in the following surrounding counties combined since the start of the pandemic, 6,008 have recovered. In total there have been 139 deaths reported…

German American Bank to sponsor financial program at Glasgow Independent Schools

GLASGOW, Ky. – German American Bank announces they will be sponsoring a financial literacy program for Glasgow Independent Schools. The goal is to equip high school students with money management and career skills through their Money Smart financial education curriculum. In addition to the physical curriculum materials for all freshmen students, the sponsorship also includes a monetary donation and resources…

Friday update: Coronavirus numbers in south central Kentucky

Friday, another high number of new COVID-19 cases were announced in Kentucky. 930 cases were reported in Governor Andy Beshear’s daily report. That brings the total number of cases here in the commonwealth to 65,066. 12 new deaths were also reported today, bringing the statewide total to 1,149. The positivity rate decreased slightly in the last 24 hours as well,…

Kroger prepares to celebrate re-opening of Scottsville Road store

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kroger will celebrate a grand re-opening of its Bowling Green store on Wednesday, September 30th. A special ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 9 a.m at the newly remodeled store at 2945 Scottsville Road. Around 40,000 square feet were added to expand the store and the project created approximately 40 new jobs. The expansion represents a…

Thursday update: Coronavirus numbers in south central Kentucky

Thursday, Governor Beshear announced 745 new cases, bringing the total number of cases in the bluegrass state to 64,158. 13 new deaths were reported today, bringing the statewide total to 1,137. Governor Beshear also announced today that 122 people are currently in the ICU. The Barren River District Health Department returned to reporting local numbers tonight. Here’s a look at…

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce announces 2020 Excellence Awards winners

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-  The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce awards local community members at Excellence Awards Presentation.  The program was presented by past Excellence Awards recipients, Doug and Michelle Gorman. Chamber President and CEO Ron Bunch said in release, “We are thrilled to have such outstanding members in this community. Their dedication and willingness to serve others exemplify our…

Scottsville man arrested during shoplifting incident

GLASGOW, Ky. – One Scottsville man is arrested and charged after attempting to run from police during a shoplifting incident. Glasgow Police responded to Wal-Mart on Saturday, September 19th, after a shoplifting complaint. Officer DuBarry made contact with two subjects in the parking lot that took off running. DuBarry detained one subject while the other subject, Donald Harrison, got into…