Perry West, a Bowling Green native, has rocked the homes of Pike Countians and others across the country. No, he’s not preaching religion or selling vacuums, he’s simply breathing new life into old architecture and furniture. His style of reclaimed and refurbished pieces have become massively popular in the last few years, and the creator enjoys having this opportunity to save reminders of the past. “We have been buying and
Let me begin by apologizing for my lack of thoughts these last few weeks. Who knew the life of a newly married, recently 22-year-old lady could be so stressful and busy? Not this girl, that’s for sure – I had no idea. Is it sad when you get excited to have a spare 10 minutes on a Wednesday night to vacuum your floor? Pretty sure my life in BG has
The city of Bowling Green recently reminded residents that there is free mulch available for pick-up. The high-quality, hardwood mulch is located at the city’s Compost Facility on Business Highway 54. Residents will be responsible for loading their own mulch. The compost area is open Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The facility is closed Sundays and Mondays.
The Missouri Folk Arts Program (MFAP) convened a volunteer panel of cultural specialists in the fall. They reviewed 22 applications and recommended awards for seven traditional apprenticeship teams across the state. Since its inception in 1984, Missouri’s Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program (TAAP) has paired almost 400 master folk artists with apprentices to pass traditions on to the next generation. Charles and JoAnn Cox of Bowling Green received this award and for the last
Pike Co. Genealogical Society and Museum held their spring meeting, April 2. President Valerie Kottwitz opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance. The secretary minutes were read by President Kottwitz in the absence of secretary Linda Jo Harmon. Audrey Jones read the treasurer’s report, both were accepted as read. Jones presented the group the very large key ring made for the museum by Charlie Cohea of Cyrene to hold
Week 11 - April 5 I decided to take a week off from writing this report over the Legislative Spring Break. Since we weren’t at the Capitol, no progress on legislation was made. However, I took the opportunity to visit with constituents, businesses, and groups all across the District to learn more about issues confronting our area and what topics are most important to the people of the region. Department
Bowling Green Lions Club is selling Krispy Kreme glazed donuts at $7 per dozen to the businesses around town. Orders are to be delivered on Friday, April 5. All businesses should have been contacted, but if the club missed anyone, please call and they will deliver. Public may order by calling John Veach or Ryan Bibb at 324-5913 and picking the donuts up at the Mudd-Veach Funeral Home between 9
Perry West, a Bowling Green native, has rocked the homes of Pike
Let me begin by apologizing for my lack of thoughts these last
Bowling Green High School’s track team did excellent at the recent EMO
Emergency personnel were called to the scene of an accident involving two