Good morning, Bowling Green.

HOTEL INC celebrates 45 years — marking its service to those in need — with a block party on Saturday, June 27 at Delafield Co-Op Market, 1005 Boatlanding Road, featuring vendors, free hot dogs and burgers, and family fun with Warren County Parks and Recreation and the Public Library.

Morgantown Bank and Trust introduces Ash, a 5-year-old Catahoula mix who loves dogs and children yet is best suited for a home without cats.

Interested adopters can visit or call the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society at 270-783-9404.

Hope Harbor is offering free Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training on Thursday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lisa Rice Library in Bowling Green — the session will show safe ways to spot power-based personal violence signs.

The local contractors licensing board warns residents that scammers posing as a licensed pool company are taking payments without work and are seeking information on a suspect known as (Rob Houston) or his company Splash Pools.

The Miss Kentucky pageant returns to Bowling Green for its fifth run, with contestants gathering for a scholarship competition at a local venue.

South Warren's McLaine Hudson, recently named Kentucky Gatorade Player-of-the-Year, is set to lead her team in the KHSAA state softball semifinals Friday at 2:30 p.m. CDT at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington as she chases a state championship ring.

Western Kentucky women's golfer Averi Cline earned the Conference USA Spring Spirit of Service Award for the fourth straight year Tuesday, logging 178 community service hours supporting programs (including youth ministry and campus outreach).

Jason Esters returned to Warren County athletics as athletic director at Warren East (after seven years at Warren Central and three years at Park City Elementary), replacing Brandon Combs.

He is eager to advance the strong athletic programs and work with longtime associate Jonathan Vincent on improving facility excellence.

Bowling Green’s Caroline Fuqua won the girls 15 and under division at Owl Creek Country Club on Monday with an 11—over par 84 that put her six strokes ahead, while Paxton Fuqua finished second in the boys 14 and under division with a 3—over par 75.

Western Kentucky women’s basketball coach Greg Collins announced the hiring of assistant coaches Jon Plefka and C’eira Ricketts for the upcoming 2026-27 season + Plefka comes from UMass Lowell while Ricketts, a Louisville native with WNBA experience, returns to coaching after a standout playing career.

WKU softball hosted its annual Lil Topper Softball Camp on Monday evening on the Hill — splitting sessions for kindergarten to 2nd grade and 3rd to 7th grade so young players learned basics like baserunning and fielding while having fun.

Some team members even coached to build community connections.

Community Farmers Market

8 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Discover fresh produce and local goods at this vibrant, year-round market.

Community Farmers Market

8 AM – 1 PM — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore fresh produce and local goods at Bowling Green's year-round farmers market.

Lunar Moth Sip & Paint

2-4 p.m. — Cliffs of Moher Irish Pub — $30-$40 — Unleash your creativity with a serene painting project inspired by the magic of moonlight.

Warren County Celebrates USA 250

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Circus Square Park — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled, patriotic day with food, games, and live music for the whole family.