Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of September.
Good morning, Bowling Green.
Friends of the Library WCPL will host its Annual Used Book Sale September 17-20 at Bob Kirby Branch Library; a members-only preview occurs Thursday (4–8 p.m.), with public sales Friday and Saturday and bag days Sunday (members 1–2 p.m., public 2–5 p.m.)
Edmonson County Lions Club Fair returns for its 70th year with five days of rides, games, food + a brand-new tough truck challenge.
This long-standing event brings families together and marks a cherished end-of-summer tradition for local children.
Nearly 300 runners took part in BG Noon Lions Club’s 37th Run for Sight on Labor Day at Covington Woods Park, Bowling Green, with a 5k run, 2-mile walk, and bubble run.
Funds raised will pay for free eye screenings, glasses and surgeries for local residents.
The Edmonson County Fair returns this week in Edmonson County (featuring local vendors and family-friendly activities) as residents get set for a lively event season.
Check the fairgrounds for details on special attractions.
Legacy Christian Academy invites the public for a 9/11 We Remember Assembly at 9 a.m. Friday, and Friends of the Library WCPL will host their Annual Used Book Sale from Sept.
17 to 20 at Bob Kirby Branch Library.
The annual LS Fest Thursday Night Cruise will roll into downtown on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at Fountain Square Park — featuring 70 to 80 vehicles from Beech Bend Raceway and local businesses offering food and drink specials as part of the LS Fest East weekend.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reported that traffic projects are causing lane closures + delays on several roads across District 3.
Motorists should exercise caution on I-165 in Butler County + on other routes including KY 90, U.S. 31-E, and U.S. 31-W until Sept. 11.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Bowling Green and local health expert Brandon Mancini urges men to schedule PSA blood tests and follow a balanced diet to detect the common cancer early (men over 50 face higher risk).
Narciso Polanco hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning while Jhon Diaz added a run, helping the Hot Rods beat Greenville 4+3 on Sunday to claim the South Division second-half title at the ballpark.
The team will open the SAL Division Series on Tuesday at Truist Stadium.
College students raced at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park during the Collegiate Racing Series championship weekend in Bowling Green, where nine teams vied for points toward the inaugural national championship in collegiate motorsports.
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