Bowling Green’s commerce is beginning growth once again. City Building Inspection, Code Enforcement (BICE) official Mel Orf confirmed Tuesday morning that two new businesses will be opening in the shopping center on the south side of town. China King, a Chinese food chain restaurant based out of the St. Louis area, and Vapor Lock, an e-cigarettes and supplies store, both began construction on their suites in the center Monday. According
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission recently awarded contracts for road surface improvements for next summer on US 61 and 54 in Audrain, Pike and Ralls counties. Interstate Improvement, Inc. of Faribault, Minn. was awarded the contract for $936,771.15. Diamond grinding will be used on various areas of US 61 in Pike and Ralls, and US 54 in Audrain and Pike counties. Diamond grinding is a technique used to preserve
Icy and snowy roadways led to a semi-truck accident Sunday afternoon. According to an accident report completed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Robert C. Zeh, 56, of Eolia was driving southbound on US 61, one-half mile south of MO 54 at Bowling Green when he lost control of his 2012 Peterbuilt, which was hauling a gasoline tanker, on the ice-covered roadway. The semi travelled off the left side of
Area country and bluegrass music fans may have to wait a bit longer to get their concert fix. The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce president Chad Perkins announced last week that their long-awaited concert, featuring Gene Watson and Rhonda Vincent, has been postponed due to inclement weather in Texas, where Watson resides. Poor flying conditions, including an unusual blanket of snow, in the Lonestar state stranded the singer in Dallas
The Bowling Green High School Bobcats battled back and forth against Fulton Saturday night, each vying for the third place title at Montgomery County’s tournament. Eventually turnovers told the tale, and the Bobcats fell 66-63. “[I’m] proud of the effort,” said head coach Greg Williams. “Turnovers cost us the game, and we will practice to correct this.” The Bobcats averaged about half-and-half on most of their shots; 56 percent on
Bowling Green’s Lady Cats struck gold as they faced off against Montgomery County at their own tournament last week, allowing them to advance in play. A Wednesday night fall versus Fulton put the girls in the running for third place. Lady Cats defeat Wildcats Lady ‘Cats – 56 Wildcats – 12 Tara Schuckenbrock led the way during the Montgomery County bout with 17 points, six rebounds, and five
The Bowling Green High School Bobcats faced off against three all-star teams last week at Montgomery County, who was hosting their annual tournament. Tuesday night, BG fought in a bout with New Haven and came out victorious, allowing them to advance to the second round. During Thursday’s qualifying game against Mexico, the Bobcats suffered a mere two-point loss, pinning them in the third place game against Fulton Saturday night.
Beverly Sherlene Been Maxwell, author and storyteller, previously a Bowling Green resident, has published a new book entitled “A Baker’s Dozen.” The Oklahoma native lived and worked in Bowling Green several years ago with her husband and son. Here she made many lifelong friends. “A Baker’s Dozen” is the collection of 13 short, true, stories of events in Maxwell’s life. Some of the stories are funny and some sad, but
Easter Seals Midwest will be hosting a special event this week. Join them for milk and cookies with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Pike County Agency for Developmental Disabilities in Bowling Green. This holiday party is geared towards children on the autism spectrum and their families. Parents are encouraged to bring siblings, as well. Families with children on the autism spectrum will enjoy a
We asked, and you commented. Last week, the Bowling Green Times asked its Facebook followers what they think about authorities releasing the 911 calls from the Newtown school shooting. Here are some of the answers… Question: “Recordings of 911 calls from the Newtown school shooting are being released after a state prosecutor dropped his fight to continue withholding them, despite an order to provide them to The Associated Press.
Sunday night’s Cantata at Second Baptist was cancelled due to the poor winter weather and travelling conditions. The Cantata, “Hope is Born Emmanuel,” will be presented this Sunday morning, Dec. 15 during the 10:45 a.m. morning worship service, which will be a joint worship service. Everyone is invited to come and be blessed by this presentation. The Cantata is under the direction of Joyce Burris, Music Minister at Second Baptist
The film “Last Ounce of Courage” will be shown at Immanuel Baptist Church, corner of E. Park Drive and Fairgrounds Road (near the southeast section of the Bowling Green City Park) on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. This story involves a son’s death while defending America and how grief overtook his father, until his grandson was threatened with suspension for bringing a Bible to school. He takes a
The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce is challenging all of Bowling Green’s Christmas fanatics and lighting aficionados this year as they announce their first annual lighting contest. At their last meeting, chamber members discussed the upcoming lighting contest, which will be open for everyone in Bowling Green to enter. Those interested in entering the contest will need to contact the Chamber with their information. Applications and more details are available