Bowling Green Times publisher Linda Luebrecht presents Jim and Betty Mitchell with the Bowling Green Times 2014 Citizen of the Year award.
The City of Bowling Green recently participated in the Statewide tornado drill held on Thursday, March 6, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The City has four sirens in its outdoor warning system. These sirens are located at the 15th Street Park, the Bowling Green Police Department, and at two locations on Champ Clark Drive. These locations are near the Hi-Rise Apartments and by the Super 8 Motel. A fifth siren is
The City of Bowling Green recently placed a sales tax measure on the April 8 ballot. Called Proposition S, the one-half (1/2) cent sales tax would be used solely for street and street-related improvements. Revenues from the sales tax could not be used for reoccurring operational expenses such as salaries, or for other capital improvement projects. The one-half of one cent sales tax would amount to five cents on a
A Bowling Green man was arrested last week following a drug bust on South 20th Street. The Pike County Sheriff’s Office reported that on March 4 at approximately 2:30 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office, Bowling Green Police Department, and East Central Missouri Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 205 South 20th St lot 1 in Bowling Green. As a result of the search, Mark C. Griffith Jr, was charged
Congratulations to sophomore Harli Lindsay and senior Tara Schuckenbrock, as the girls were recently selected for the Class 3 District 7 girls All-District team.
The second-seed Bobcats’ run at a District trophy was cut short Thursday night, thanks to a 58-50 loss against host-team Highland. Despite a 10-point (28-18) lead with less than three minutes left in the first half, the Bobcats’ opponents, who were misleadingly ranked sixth-seed, managed to score 11 unanswered points, taking a 29-28 lead at halftime. The last half became a back-and-forth affair, with an eight-point Bowling Green run putting
With a little help from Adam Holt, who scored a whopping 26 points, the Bowling Green Bobcats found a 65-30 victory over Mark Twain in their first round of District play Tuesday, Feb. 25. Following a 17-4 run, the Bobcats finished up the half 28-14. In the third, the ‘Cats added to their mounting lead with an impressive 26 points. Holt led the Bobcats’ offense, with 26 points, six rebounds,
A son, Brady Michael Morris, was born to David and Jennifer Morris on Dec. 27, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake St. Louis. Brady weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz. and was 21 inches long. Brady joins a big sister, Ella, age two. Brady is the grandson of Jim and Anita Hearn, of Bowling Green, and Jim and Evajean Morris, of St. Louis. Betty Hearn, also of Bowling Green,
Shannon Marie Ingram-Jennings and David “Buster” Hartman Jennings are happy to announce their recent engagement and wedding, which will be held Friday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m. on Katty Lane in Bowling Green. The bridge and groom are the proud parents of Dalton Eugene Jennings, Daymon Hartman Jennings, and Maycee Lee Jennings. The family resides in Bowling Green. They invite and welcome friends and family that would like to attend
Jamie and Nancy Cox of Bowling Green, would like to announce the engagement of their son, Justin Cox to Abby Frolker, daughter of Curt and Jane Frolker of Owensville. Justin is a 2000 graduate of Bowling Green R-1 High School and a 2005 graduate of Missouri State University with a degree in Entertainment Management. Justin is currently employed by Veterans United Home Loans. Abby is a 2001 graduate of Gasconade
The City of Bowling Green recently announced their expansion of the recreational opportunities for the community. Results of the recent Recreational Interest Survey indicated a strong interest in archery. However, City regulations do not allow the use of bows or crossbows within the City limits. There was also a prohibition against their use at the Bowling Green Conservation Area (Lake Properties). At its meeting in Jan. 27, the City of
Penny Copelin, Assistant Elementary and Middle School Principal As of Jan. 27, we have made it to the 100th day mark of school. My experiences have been fantastic. It has been very rewarding to work with such a dedicated staff and administration. Parents of the district should take great pride in their children and the hard work that they put forth daily. The Bowling Green and Frankford Elementary schools
The city of Clarksville is getting ready for their annual celebration of America’s Bald Eagle. Eagle Days will be held on the riverfront in Clarksville Jan. 25 and 26. Clarksville’s Eagle Days is the oldest Eagle Days in Missouri. Started in the early 80’s, the Missouri Department of Conservation began holding the event as a way to educate the public about the Bald Eagle, which, at that time, was on