Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of July.
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🏘️ Community
On Friday, the Kiwanis Club hosted the 55th annual Hayward Minton Thunderfest at Ephram White Park, drawing about 10,000 people to celebrate America's 250th anniversary with food trucks, live music by Gracee Shriver, and fireworks — the event raised funds for local initiatives.
Pita’s Place is hosting a shoe drive to support women in recovery by funding Lyft cards and hygiene supplies.
Drop off gently used shoes at Bundles of Joy Day Care (171 Center St.) or JC’s Barber College (543 Second Ave.), available Monday–Friday.
💼 Business
Barkmore Pet Daycare and Boarding launched Bowling Green's first 24/7 pet microchip scanner (Monday, Jul.
6) to help solve missing pet cases. The scanner will work nonstop to improve lost pet recovery.
🎓 Education
Young campers (grades 3 to 6) took part in a STEM aviation camp at Aviation Heritage Park on Sunday where they built paper airplanes and parachutes, flew simulators and learned from experienced pilots.
The camp, the fourth in a six-part series, sold out with 40 sponsored students.
🏥 Health
On Sunday, WKU Bike 4 Alzheimer’s Team 14 reached Bowling Green as part of its cross-country ride to raise awareness + donations for Alzheimer’s research.
The 12-student team will ride through two more states before finishing in Virginia Beach on July 26.
On July 3, Publix announced a recall of 10-ounce bags of frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries (best-by Feb.
9) after 12 confirmed E. coli cases were reported from May 11 to June 5; customers are urged to check freezers and return or discard any affected items.
📰 Lifestyle
Presented by Morgantown Bank and Trust, Deuce is a house-trained dog who loves daily walks and playtime and is searching for an adult-only home available for adoption at Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society (call 270-783-9404).
🏈 Sports
The Hot Rods won a 10-7 series finale over the Grasshoppers on Sunday at First National Bank Field in Greensboro as Carlos Colmenarez and Ryan McCoy hit two homers each.
They will begin a six-game series with the Spartanburgers on Tuesday at 5:35 p.m. CT.
Western Kentucky Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced new role adjustments to the athletics staff on Monday.
The changes include elevating Kat Smith to an executive senior associate role—promotions also cover Cal Cannestra, Tara Hornal, Mike Gaddie and new sport administrator assignments.
Riley Wilson of Barren County High School was named WCLU Athlete of the Week after excelling in girls' basketball, volleyball and track where she won regional titles in discus and shot put.
She was honored as the Fourth Region Athletic Director's girls track athlete of the year (Arrow Safety).
🎉 Bowling Green Events
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BG Wine Fest 2026
12-5 p.m. — Historic RailPark & Train Museum — Ticket info pending — Celebrate the 8th BG Wine Fest with local wines and support the Historic Railpark.
Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
July 13-15 — Michael O Buchanon Park — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills and character with high-intensity drills in Bowling Green.
Bluegrass Literacy Fest
12-5 p.m. — Events On College@ 348, LLC Suite 190 — Free entry — Celebrate literacy with authors, book signings, and engaging workshops.
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