Aida Kurjack – A Caregiver’s Journey From War-Torn Bosnia to Bowling Green.
IN THE midst of the Civil War, Aida Kurjack and her family left their war-torn homeland of Bosnia in the ‘90s, seeking refuge in Croatia before finding their way to the United States through...
Forget the Scales. Get Ready to Plan Your Holiday Parties and Dinners.
THANKSGIVING AND Christmas are getting closer, and it’s time to plan for parties and get-togethers. Old standards served alongside new recipes on family buffets with family china, and finger foods...
Skypac Brings Comedy and Music for Everyone to Enjoy
A NEW CONCERT series is making waves in Bowling Green with the second edition of “Laugh and Love,” a night of R&B and comedy by The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC). “Laugh and...
Jon Sowards – Supporting Veterans in Bowling Green and Beyond
SOMETIMES, POSITIVE change in a community starts with helping just one person. The South Central Workforce Development Board’s new program, Kentucky Vet Connect, is a perfect example of this, as it...
Steven Carpenter and His Team Work in the Ambulance and Under Fire
PARAMEDICS ARE the heroes of every community, saving lives and providing care to patients and families across the country. In Bowling Green, one particular paramedic has gone above and beyond in his...
In Other News
Bowling Green Recognizes New Citizens The city of Bowling Green celebrated the country’s new citizens during its annual Reception for New Americans Sept. 14 at the Sloan Convention Center. The city...
Letter From the Editor: A Breath of Fresh Air
NOTHING EXCITES me more than the idea of autumn. The trees are beautiful and never fail to take your breath away and then give it back to you. The perfect Saturday is a cool breeze coming in from...
Warren County Public Library Launches Satellite Location at Lifeworks
THE WARREN County Public Library (WCPL) is pleased to announce the opening of a satellite location at LifeWorks at Western Kentucky University (WKU), a transition-to-independent living and...
Celebrating a Musical Legacy
ARTS OF Southern Kentucky announced that Tyrone Dunn and Brick House will perform a tribute to Lionel Richie and the Commodores at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) on Saturday,...
How Chaney’s Dairy Farm Thrived Against All Odds
AS FAMILIES across the country flock to amusement parks, museums, shopping malls, and movie theaters, Bowling Green knows where the real family-friendly fun is: Chaney’s Dairy Farm. In 1940, it was...
Jackson’s Orchard: Made For, and By, Family.
IN THE winter of 1966, a quick conversation between Bill Jackson, a driven FMC Agricultural Chemicals salesman, and Ed Hudgens, the 89-year-old owner of an orchard, sparked an unexpected turn of...
Southern Lanes Brings Bowling Green Together for Halloween
AS THE crisp October breeze embraces Bowling Green, children in the suburbs go from door to door collecting king-sized candy bars and comparing costumes. Those closer to town or without a...
Recipes: Fall Brings Sweet Treats and Savory Favorites
AUTUMN BRINGS a bounty of delicious foods to enjoy as the weather cools down. From sweet to savory, there are plenty of flavors to savor during the fall season. Nothing quite beats a warm apple...
Letter From the Editor: Selfess
THE MERRIAM-WEBSTER dictionary defines the word selfless as “someone who has no concern for self, or unselfish.” As the world keeps turning, it may feel like selfless people are few and far between....
Impractical Jokers and Misery Index Star, Sal Vulcano to Perform Friday, September 29 at Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC.)
On Friday, September 29 at 7 p.m., Impractical Jokers and Misery Index Star, Sal Vulcano will bring his 2023 comedy tour to the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC). Vulcano is an...
Eric Leach Takes Pride in Influencing the Lives of Others.
ERIC LEACH is a busy guy. A father of two boys, husband, community servant, and successful businessman, his days often start early and end late. While his responsibilities are many, you’ll never...
Bowling Green Board of Commissioners Recognized the Bowling Green Police Department for 200 Years of Service to the City.
THE CEREMONY began with BGPD Honor Guard presenting the colors as a trumpeter played the National Anthem on June 2, 2023. Deputy Chief Penny Bowles emceed the event and told attendees in 200...
Doug Wiles’s Pioneering Role in Bowling Green Lacrosse
STEP INTO the heart of our close-knit town, and you’ll discover incredible experiences and exciting activities that bring our community to life. But our neighbors’ dedication and hard work truly...
Telia Butler Shows Pride for Bowling Green as Downtown Development Coordinator
THERE’S SOMETHING special about people who love their hometown. They are deeply connected to where they grew up, with memories of childhood friends, local landmarks, and cherished traditions. Home...
Former Mayor Johnny Webb’s Enduring Commitment to Community Innovation
WOVEN INTO the very fabric of our identities as proud community members are the legacy of former mayor and chairman Johnny Webb’s Operation Paint, Repair, Improve, Develop, and Enjoy (PRIDE) — a...
Suzanne Ogawa Carries on Her Mother’s Legacy of Service.
WE’VE SEEN it countless times and may appreciate its significance. We may have looked at it close enough to allow its somber black-and-white design to fill us with some sense of loss or appreciation...
Faith – ‘Just as you are’
FOR OVER 30 years, children’s television host Mister Rogers came into the homes of millions via our television sets and told each of us one of the most important things a person could say to...
“In Other News.”
Breast Cancer Detection App Created by Western Kentucky University Alumna. IN 2003, while taking a shower, Jessica Baladad noticed a lump in her breast, which led to its removal, and she began...
Recipes: After-School Snack Time Issues Are Solved With These Delicious and Nutritious Recipes.
KIDS ARE barreling through the door after school, complaining that they are starving! It’s the age-old gripe of children, no matter how old. We all know that kiddos often get hungry between meals....
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