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Health News – COVID risk factors for kids

There’s no clear evidence that the Delta variant is causing more severe disease in children, according to a top U.S. health official. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says it’s putting more kids in the hospital through “sheer infection numbers.” So, what activities should your family avoid to lower the risk of your young child contracting COVID-19? Today’s Health News explains.

Geoghegan takes the oath, becomes Warren District Judge

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Surrounded by friends, family and other jurists, Kimberly Geoghegan took the oath of office Sunday to become a Warren District Judge. In a packed courtroom, Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John Minton swore Geoghegan into office at the Warren County Justice Center. Gov. Andy Beshear appointed Geoghegan to fill the vacancy in Warren District Court Division 1…

Police: Sixth-grade teacher accused of harassing student

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Scottsville Police Department has issued a press release showing that police have filed a harassment charge against a sixth grade teacher at the Allen County Intermediate Center. According to the release, Joshua Blankenship, 26, of Scottsville “unwantedly touched a student in a way that is believed to be inappropriate.” Blankenship was served a criminal summons and…

Riley honored at 2021 Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame Induction

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – Saturday, former Warren Central High School Basketball Head Coach Tim Riley got inducted into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. His 27-year career includes over 500 wins, multiple regional titles, and a 2004 state championship, but Riley says this honor goes at the top of his list. “I told somebody that wouldn’t get going into…

Sheriff’s office searches for information on abandoned dog

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call Thursday night on Bill Dedmon Road after a dog was left inside of a crate on the roadway, according to sheriff’s office Facebook post. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control unit are attempting to locate an owner. Deputies are asking anyone with information about this dog…

State highway department releases road impact report

The District 3 area serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Todd and Warren Counties

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The expected traffic impacts in the District 3 area for August 14 through August 20 are listed below. All work is subject to change. Interstate 65 A project to rehabilitate and resurface a section of Interstate 65 in Warren County continues with additional lane closures during certain days in both directions between the 13 mile marker and…

Warren County receives emergency road funds for Pondsville Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.  – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Friday announced the Warren County Fiscal Court will receive $78,960 in County Road Aid emergency funds for a drainage structure on Pondsville Road. The repairs will make travel safer for motorists that rely upon Pondsville Road. “The Transportation Cabinet is pleased to approve this request for funding to provide assistance to Warren County…

Masks to be required in county buildings

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, Warren County Judge-Executive Mike Buchanon announced Friday during Warren County Fiscal Court that anyone entering a county building beginning Monday will be required to wear a mask. This extends to all county owned buildings including the Warren County Courthouse and parks department buildings. Currently the courthouse requires everyone who…

Emergency road funds awarded to Edmonson County

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Friday announced the Edmonson County Fiscal Court will receive $100,000 in County Road Aid emergency funds for slide repair on Brooks Road (CR 1013). The repairs will make travel safer for motorists that rely upon Brooks Road “The Transportation Cabinet is pleased to approve this request for funding to provide assistance to Edmonson County to…

Search warrant leads to recovery of seven stolen vehicles in Hadley area

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Following a Thursday search in Hadley, Warren County Sheriff’s deputies recovered seven stolen vehicles at a piece of property in the Hadley community, Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower. Deputies obtained a warrant to search 1900 Hadley Sharer Road, the home of Larry Dale Gidcumb, where they found weapons and stolen vehicles, Hightower said. Gidcumb had left…