June 26th Online Edition
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BGHS Students Visit New York City
More than 60 Bowling Green High School students and chaperones recently traveled to New York City during the first week of June. During the four-day whirlwind tour in “the Big Apple,” BGHS students were provided a unique look into American life and culture while exploring the bustle of Times Square, skyline views of the Empire […]
Blaze Claims Home Near Bowling Green
A rural Bowling Green family is working to pick up the pieces following a fire that claimed their home on Wednesday night. Firefighters were called to the scene at about 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday when homeowners Joey and Christy Orf arrived to their home engulfed in flames. Bowling Green Fire Chief Adam Mitalovich said he […]
Champ Clark Bridge Inspection Complete; No Additional Closures Planned
Last week the annual Champ Clark Bridge inspection took place and the bridge has been completely reopened. Inspection findings concluded no major significant repairs will be necessary which would have resulted in an impact to traffic. MoDOT appreciates the patience of the drivers who had to find alternate routes during the closures. Progress on construction […]
Local Man Brings Home 8-Ball World Championship First Place Trophy From Las Vegas
Local business owner Jay Hurd was thrilled to collect the first place trophy in the Valley National 8-Ball League Association (VNEA) World Championship Classic in Las Vegas recently. The VNEA is one of the world’s largest amateur pool leagues. The competition took place at Bally’s Hotel and Casino. In addition to the first place trophy […]
Eastern Missouri Family YMCA Building Progress
Construction is progressing on the Eastern Missouri Family YMCA. The majority of the exterior is complete and the installation of the exterior brick is starting. Internally, the walls have been framed and the electrical fixtures are being installed. The Capital Campaign Committee is working on securing additional funds to complete the flooring for the facility, […]
June 19th Online Edition
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Delicious Treats At Clarksville Chili Cookoff
Cookers from around the Midwest offered crowds a taste of their recipes. An early afternoon windstorm damaged some tents, but the event went on. Proceeds benefit the Raintree Arts Council, which covers Pike and Lincoln counties. Above: Paige Hazlett of Clarksville takes a sample from the Mary’s Chili stand at the 26th annual Missouri State […]
Pike County Fair Board Announces Schedule, Changes For 2018 Event
The annual Pike County Fair is coming soon and will feature many of the favorites fair-goers have come to expect and there will also be changes to the schedule this year. The biggest change will be no concerts on Saturday night. Previously the fair had ended with a big name in country music along with […]
Homes To Be Built Inside Bowling Green Prison
A new initiative calls for houses to be built inside the Northeast Correctional Center at Bowling Green and sold throughout the area. The Aspire Partnership Prison Homes Program, which has been in the works for several years, is an effort of the not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) and the Carpenters District Council of […]
