Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of August.
Good morning, Bowling Green.
BlueCotton, a screen printing company in Bowling Green, made Inc. Magazine's elite 5000 for the second consecutive year and eighth time overall today.
It ranked 4,546th nationally and 21st locally and plans to continue growing.
Bowling Green High School senior Sarah Pannell returned from Pittsburgh after being selected for the Summer Academy for Math and Science at Carnegie Mellon University (only 60 students were chosen nationwide for this fully funded, six-week program) and she will continue studying for college in the fall.
The Bowling Green Fire Department released its 2025 Annual Report, showing a 7.8% rise in call volume and a 5 minute, 45 second response time for 90% of emergencies.
The department will continue to focus on citizen safety (the report highlights community improvements).
Kentucky Foster Care Review Boards will host virtual forums this fall to gather community input on the foster care system.
The one-hour sessions on Sept. 21 and Sept. 25 require online registration + aim to support families before crisis.
Med Center Health dedicated its new High Street Tower Saturday morning for Women’s and Children’s Services.
The $119 million, five-story facility (180,000 sqft) was built over two years by local firms and celebrated 100 years of community health care with expectant mothers touring the space.
Bowling Green Hot Rods fell 5-2 Friday at Nymeo Field in Frederick — Dominic Fritton struck out six batters and Ryan McCoy logged his 20th multi-hit game in league play.
Vette City Venom skaters Kelsey and Megan joined Doug Thompson from the Sporting Times on Saturday, Aug.
15 to discuss roller derby. Their conversation offered insights into the team's tactics and passion for the sport — a lively look at local athleticism.
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