Good morning, Bowling Green.

The Barren River Animal Welfare Association is lowering its adoption fees through the end of the month as part of a national clear the shelters campaign + local residents can visit the shelter for details.

Jackson’s Orchard in Bowling Green is starting an early apple season as some varieties are ready for picking ahead of schedule.

U-Pick events begin Saturday, Aug. 15 and continue through October so families can enjoy fresh apples.

A local poll asked residents to choose between the names Hospital Hill and Reservoir Hill for a well-known city landmark; results favored Hospital Hill with 68 votes against 11 while city officials continue to use Reservoir Hill for the area with city offices, fort remnants, and a park.

Bowling Green hosted the 7th annual Shake Rag Festival on Saturday along East Third Street.

Festival organizer Shalana Page presented food, dancing, and community gatherings to honor the historic African American district and share its legacy.

Warren County Public Library Teen Advisory Board will hold an open house at the Bob Kirby branch on Thursday, Aug.

13 at 4:30 p.m., inviting parents, active members and teens (13-17) to learn about planning library events.

A special license plate created by the Never Alone Nick Rucker Foundation is at risk as only 107 of the 500 required renewals have been completed this year; Angela Parkerson urges plate holders to act before Dec.

31 to boost fentanyl awareness on local roads.

The Bowling Green Hot Rods defeated the Hub City Spartanburgers 11-2 on Sunday at Bowling Green Ballpark, with Nathan Flewelling recording a career-high five RBIs.

The team will travel to Frederick for a six-game series starting Tuesday.