Pictured are the participants in this year’s Relay For Life Queen Contest. They are, from left, Paul Wilson as Sparkle; Ryan Raby as Pireata; James Howland as Queen of the Relay Janey, Claude Smith as Sacajawea and Mike Betts as Michelle You Gotta Lotta.
Another summer is beginning to pass and Relay for Life was as successful as ever. "We are so fourtunate," Robie Orf, co-chair of Relay for Life said. The event began on Friday, Aug. 27 and went through the night until Saturday, Aug. 28. The event raised $50,168.78 this year with all proceeds going toward the American Cancer Society. This year's theme was "Exploring for a Cure" with the teams decorating their booths in the theme. The Bowling Green Presbyterian Church sold food throughout the night and raised $3,500.20. There were 15 teams at the event, all doing what they could to raise money and awareness for cancer. There were also over 1,200 luminaries....
Another summer is beginning to pass and Relay for Life was as successful as ever. "We are so fourtunate," Robie Orf, co-chair of Relay for Life said. The event began on Friday, Aug. 27 and went through the night until Saturday, Aug. 28. The event raised $50,168.78...
A normal person can always make a difference. This attitude shines with during the annual Relay for Life event in Pike County. The event will be held on Friday, Aug. 27 to Saturday, Aug. 28. “There are so many people in this community that support Relay for Life and make...
Update - Johnnie Wayne Bailey, 43, of Frankford, turned himself in at the Pike County Sheriff's Office at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 23. Bailey is accused of firing a shotgun during an incident with his wife at his home outside of Frankford. A...
Plans are underway for the annual Park Day held in Frankford every third Saturday in August. This year it falls on Saturday, Aug. 21. Park Day is sponsored by the Frankford Fire Department and all proceeds from the event will go to the department. At 9:15 a.m. the line...
Although, Friday was one of the rainiest days of the month, the Pike County Fair still drew people in and kept the events alive. “It went well on Saturday,” Barbie Gamm, treasurer of the fair board, said. “It was packed. I hope we broke some records.” During the week,...
The United States Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday, Aug. 24 that Patrick S. Coughlin pleaded guilty to charges that he made and maintained for sale, approximately 8,405 counterfeit and bootleg movies on April 22. Coughlin, 60, pleaded guilty to one felony count of copyright...
The fifteenth Annual Champ Clark Heritage Festival will be held this year on Saturday, Sept. 11 on the square in Bowling Green, hosted by the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce. Katherine Branstetter has been selected as the Grand Marshal for this year’s festival. The...
The board of education had plenty on their plate to deal with before school year started on Monday, Aug. 16. The meeting opened when school board president, Linda Luebrecht, announced the recent resignations. Two employees from the school district resigned, Diane Dempsey and...
Businesses have started a new organization to help improve the downtown area. The Downtown Merchant’s Organization is being created to enhance the area around the square and keep downtown businesses economically viable. Xavier Bishop, city administrator, helped gather downtown...
Missouri State Auditor, Susan Montee, recently released a follow up to the Missouri sexual offender registration program. This report shows the number of registered sex offenders who have registered in the program and those who have not. The number of offenders registered...
The manhunt for 43-year-old Johnnie Wayne Bailey, of Frankford, ended on Monday, Aug. 23. The Pike County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Bailey’s attorney, Bruce McGuire, and informed that Bailey would be turning himself in shortly. At 11 a.m. Bailey arrived at the Sheriff’s...
The 2010 - 2011 school year will be welcoming plenty of new teachers to the Bowling Green School District. The new employees at the school shared their stories and outlook for the new school year. Angela Maier Elementary Music I am the K - 5 Music teacher for both Bowling...
Results from the Primary Election arrived from the Pike County area around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 3. The voter turnout in Pike County was at 23.70 percent of registered voters. No races for county government were opposed. All incumbents will remain in their previous positions. The...
Pike County students will have a chance to attend the Back to School Fair at the Pike County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They can receive school supplies and attend other activities while the fair is going on. This is the second year that Pike County...
The Bowling Green Bobcats football squad flew into their season opener at full steam on Friday, Aug. 27 against the Montgomery County Wildcats. The Bobcats swiftly defeated the Wildcats 37-6 on home turf. In the first four minutes of the game, Jeff Pease rushed a touchdown...
Bowling Green Bobcats Football The Bobcat football team almost took away the final prize during last year’s season, ending with a record of 14-1 and taking second place at state. Head Coach Jimmy Tucker has seen the team go all the way and is ready to have another shot...
The 13 and under baseball team in group 2, sponsored by Brown’s Auto Body captured the gold medal in the Show-Me State Games. The team is coached by Mike Lenz, Gino Castagna and Wes Patton, and the games were played July 16-18 in Columbia. In the first game against the St....
The Bowling Green Bobcats football squad flew into their season opener at full steam on Friday, Aug. 27 against the Montgomery County Wildcats.
