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Juveniles to blame for property damage and burglaries
Jess Rigdon
Bowling Green Police received a call around 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday, that a possible burglary was taking place at the Ol’ Tops Pawn Shop. When officers arrived on the scene they chased three juvenile suspects on foot and caught them without apprehension.
The officers checked the pawn shop and found a broken window as evidence of burglary. When local business owners arrived for work the next morning, police had reports of property damage and burglaries at the Bus Barn, LaCrosse Lumber, Shaw’s Auto Clinic, Orscheln Farm & Home and Eastern Missouri Clinic.
Police processed these places as crime scenes and found evidence linking the juveniles to<<Full Story>>
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Juveniles to blame for property damage and burglaries
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6/30/2009 3:48:05 PM
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Bowling Green Police received a call around 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday, that a possible burglary was taking place at the Ol’ Tops Pawn Shop. When officers arrived on the scene they chased three juvenile suspects on foot and caught them without apprehension.
The officers...
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Storm causes barn collapse
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6/23/2009 4:00:15 PM
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Mary Motley had been working outside all day last Friday, when she went inside for a glass of water at 4 o’clock in the afternoon.
Soon after entering her home, it began to rain. Motley remembered she had left her garage doors open and returned outside to close them.
“It...
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Moore named formally as Mayor
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6/23/2009 3:36:34 PM
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Within only a few moments, the controversy concerning the mayor’s office in Bowling Green ended as former Alderman Jim Moore was nominated, seconded, and unanimously voted on as interim mayor on Wednesday evening, June 17.
The special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was called...
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Koester resigns, Moore sworn in
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6/16/2009 11:49:35 AM
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Citizens of Bowling Green,
"I will be tendering my resignation today, June 16, effective immediately.
In light of a negative publicity campaign waged against me, I can no longer be an effective voice for...
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Roundabout construction underway
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6/9/2009 5:12:50 PM
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As topics of conversation go, the roundabout is a popular one.
Planned to help deal with increased traffic following the opening of Walmart on Business 61, the roundabout has been the subject of many questions and much speculation.
According to J.D. Kehrman, city administrator...
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Orf awarded CIB after IED attack
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6/3/2009 8:31:00 AM
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Bowling Green native Spc. Justin Orf of Mortar Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, was among three soldiers hit by an improvised explosive device (IED) while on a combat patrol in...
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District mourns loss
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5/28/2009 4:33:20 PM
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Kathy Tinsley, fourth grade teacher at Bowling Green Elementary School passed away in her sleep Wednesday night. Tinsley had taught 30 years, having graduated from Truman University in 1979. She taught 25 years at Curryville Elementary School,...
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Schuckenbrock, 4x400 are statebound
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5/27/2009 9:38:23 AM
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Andy Schuckenbrock continued his impressive run in the 110 and 300 hurdles Saturday at MICDS High School, St. Louis. Schuckenbrocck placed second in both events, earning a trip to the state track meet May 29 and 30 in Jefferson City.
As a junior, Schuckenbrock clocked in at...
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Class of '09 rakes in the scholarships
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5/20/2009 10:36:17 AM
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After a hectic school year, Bowling Green’s class of 2009 took time out to be recognized one more time before graduating. Counselor Brenda Eskew announced class members receiving scholarships during commencement Friday, May 15:
Kayla Allen- A+ St. Charles Community College
Stephanie...
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Mental evaluation ordered in Palmer case
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5/13/2009 10:10:51 AM
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Stephen H. Palmer appeared in Pike County court Wednesday, May 6. Palmer, 33, faces class A felony first-degree murder, class D felony armed criminal action, class C felony second-degree arson, in connection with the death of Larry W. Moore of rural Middletown.
Palmer has indicated...
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Orf questions Koester's appointment
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5/6/2009 9:55:51 AM
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Robie Orf would like to be the next Ward 2 alderman. And she told the Bowling Green Board of Aldermen why Monday night. During the board’s general committee meeting, Orf addressed aldermen and Mayor David Koester.
Orf has taken issue with Koester’s announcement of Ed Lawson...
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Lawson to get mayor's nod in Ward 2
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4/29/2009 10:02:17 AM
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An appointment has been announced for the vacant Ward 2 Bowling Green alderman seat.
Mayor David Koester says he will appoint Ed Lawson to fill the post.
Last week, aldermen Ray Lawson and Jim Moore were sworn in to office, but no appointment was made for Ward 2. The vacancy...
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Palmer charged with 1st-degree murder
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4/9/2009 5:38:06 PM
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Pike County Sheriff Stephen Korte reports that Stephen H. Palmer was returned to Missouri from Texas on April 9 arriving at the Pike County Detention Center at 4 a.m. Later that day Pike County Prosecutor Mark Fisher filed a warrant on Palmer related to the March 26 death...
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Author's writings record local tales
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10/29/2008 10:42:48 AM
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Editor's note:
Missouri has a rich, oft-untold history of the unexplained. That's something
James M. (Jim) Longo has long since been aware. Longo has authored three
books on everyday experiences with the supernatural. The first of his ghost
books, "Haunted Odyssey:...
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LOCAL NEWS
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Deputy dog reports for duty
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6/23/2009 3:05:53 PM
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Meet Bo, a 1 and 1/2 year old Labrador Retriever who makes up the entire Pike County K-9 unit–along with his handler Deputy Mike Starman.
Bo was chosen specifically as a narcotics enforcement canine because of his high levels of ball and prey drive. This means that Bo’s...
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Fowler found guilty of 22 counts of statutory sodomy
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4/7/2009 1:46:24 PM
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Jerry Fowler, 55, of Bowling Green has been found guilty of 22 counts of second-degree statutory sodomy in a jury trial. Fowler was originally charged in April 2008, in connection with incidents that occurred between Aug. 15, 2007 and Feb. 28, 2008 in Bowling Green.
Allegations...
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BG Municipal Pool opens
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6/3/2009 8:36:05 AM
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The Bowling Green Municipal Pool opened May 23. Hours of operation are 1 to 6 p.m. daily, seven days a week.
The city of Bowling Green has leased the pool to Twin Pike Family YMCA for 2009.
The YMCA will operate the pool through Sept. 18. Any revenue generated goes...
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County to utilize bridge engineering boat
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6/30/2009 3:26:37 PM
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Pike County Sheriff Stephen Korte has announced a new piece of equipment is now in the county. On June 18, Sheriff Korte and County Road and Bridge supervisor, Ladon Atkison went to the Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, Texas and picked...
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Storch Ford-Mercury here to stay
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6/16/2009 6:09:16 PM
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By Matt Ellis
For decades Ford Motor Company has battled to be known as the premiere American automotive company.
Now Ford is the only United States car maker that hasn’t filed for bankruptcy protection from the government.
While other...
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BG mayor stopped for speeding
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6/9/2009 7:01:41 PM
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We realize this story does not appear in its entirety in our print edition. We apolize for the inconvenience and we apologize to all parties involved. Following is a completed story.
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Orscheln Farm and Home to open August
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6/9/2009 5:04:45 PM
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There will be no shortage of farm and home supplies in the new Orscheln location on Business 61, which is more than twice the size of the store’s curre,
“The store size right now is 10,205 square feet. The new store is 26,460 square feet with a bigger parking lot and a new...
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BG mayor stopped for speeding
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6/9/2009 4:29:38 PM
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We realize only a portion of this story appears in our print edition. We apologize to all parties involved. The complete story follows below:
A routine traffic...
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Bibb, Jennings are '09 royalty
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4/27/2009 11:41:13 AM
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At 10:30 Saturday night, Ethan Colbert announced the 2009 BGHS Prom king and queen: Sam Bibb and Farrel Jennings.
The following seniors were chosen by the junior class...
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Martin is MLK Scholarship recipient
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5/13/2009 10:08:11 AM
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The Bowling Green Ministerial Association hosted a successful and well-attended baccalaureate ceremony Saturday, May 9.
Mike Gillen, pastor of First United Methodist Church, greeted the audience. Gillen would also give a Powerpoint presentation, offering advice to prospective...
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Colbert to represent Missouri at national conference
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5/27/2009 9:40:45 AM
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Ethan Colbert, a senior at Bowling Green High School, will represent the state of Missouri at the Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, Calif., June 25-28.Competing...
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Mallory scholarship renewed
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5/20/2009 10:39:22 AM
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Bill Mallory has touched the lives of many. Mallory was Bowling Green’s agriculture advisor for years. He continues to be active with the program and in the community collect.
May 6, he joined FFA supporters as the organization hosted its...
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6-OT game was stuff of legend
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1/16/2008 9:24:39 AM
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Sometimes, dreams come true. They cross the bounds of
the psychic, and materialize, in flesh and bone; in
tank tops, a leather ball and hardwood.
March 11, 1981.
It was a day dreams were realized for a team of
underdogs, with beleaguered ranks. Starters were...
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Two arrested after investigation of child abuse
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6/30/2009 3:46:57 PM
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Warrants were issued on Saturday June 20 for the arrest of William Fockler for three counts of first- degree sodomy and three counts first- degree endangering the welfare of a minor and his wife Erin L. Fockler for one count of first-degree sodomy and one count...
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Run on guns seen here, everywhere
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4/7/2009 1:27:36 PM
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It might as well have been a convention.
Maybe even a rally of sorts.
Sunday at a St. Louis area Cabela’s was a busy one. There were no signs of recession as the megastore played to a full house. Winter had been a long one and in celebration...
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Good catch
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5/6/2009 10:31:49 AM
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Eric Merritt collected this foul ball off the bat of the Mets’ David Wright during the St. Louis Cardinals recent home stand. Merritt earned the applause of Cardinal Nation, catching the ball on the fly. The Cardinals would win the game, driven by a pair of home runs from Albert...
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Egg scramble
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4/15/2009 9:50:59 AM
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Youngsters dash through the city park Saturday afternoon, collecting treat-filled Easter eggs. The annual Easter egg hunt was well attended, and other than the rain-soaked ground, weather was cooperative for the event. The Bowling Green Jaycees are event sponsors.
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Hail to the new chief of police
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6/23/2009 3:44:57 PM
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Bowling Green’s new chief of police, Donald J. Wickenhauser, was sworn in to office on Monday, June 15 and started his duties the following day.
Wickenhauser served the city of Ladue for 34 years. In 1971 he started out as patrol officer and became a detective. He was a member...
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Orscheln Farm and Home to open August
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6/9/2009 7:02:58 PM
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There will be no shortage of farm and home supplies in the new Orscheln location on Business 61, which is more than twice the size of the store’s curre,
“The store size right now is 10,205 square feet. The new store is 26,460 square feet with a bigger parking lot and a new...
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Two arrested for drugs
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6/3/2009 9:09:39 AM
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On May 27, narcotic detectives with the Lincoln County Sheriff Office contacted the Pike County Sheriff’s Office and informed deputies of the location of a possible drug buy. Lincoln County detectives advised that they had been negotiating with an individual from Hannibal about...
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LaVonda and Alva called Bowling Green home
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12/31/2008 10:45:08 AM
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Fame comes in all sizes, and in the case of Alva Evans, it was 4 feet tall.
Evans, a Pike County native, earned notoriety as a circus clown in the early
to mid-1900s. And he met more than his share of interesting people, and
visited an equal amount of venues.
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Former Annada resident charged with murder
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5/13/2009 10:06:09 AM
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First-degree murder charges have been filed on Douglas J. Howery, 57, of Springfield, in relation to the death of his wife, Betty Ann Howery, according to Pike County Sheriff Stephen Korte.
Douglas Howery was arrested in Springfield at approximately 5:50 p.m. Thursday,...
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Bolte is Area 5 Star Farmer
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4/29/2009 10:03:35 AM
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The Missouri FFA Association recognized Lorryn Bolte of the Bowling Green FFA Chapter as Area 5 Star Farmer at the 81st Missouri FFA Convention. She is the daughter of Mike and Karen Bolte of Bowling Green. Her advisors are Brock Bailey, Jason Davis and John Kallash.
Area Star...
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Free meals available
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5/27/2009 9:36:05 AM
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The Bowling Green R-I School District will be serving summer meals for area youths during summer school, May 26-June 26. Serving is in the elementary school.
Meals are served at no cost to youngsters. The service is not limited to students. Free meals are...
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R-I school district anticipates balanced budget
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5/20/2009 10:38:36 AM
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While the 09-10 Bowling Green school budget hasn’t been finalized, school officials have a pretty good idea what it will look like. And at least right now, numbers don’t look too bad.
“We think the budget is balanced for next year,” said Michael Gray, district superintendent.
Already...
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Pike County Sheriff's Report
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5/20/2009 10:34:45 AM
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5/4 Investigated property damage to a Bowling Green school bus. Investigated suspicious vehicle on 6821 Pike 453
Responded to minor accident Route Y and county road 409 no injuries. Responded...
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Bobcats beat N. Call
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4/8/2009 9:27:14 AM
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Tuesday afternoon, the baseball Bobcats defeated North Callaway 4-3, improving to a 3-1 overall record.
Geoff Correnti picked up the win, throwing six innings. He recorded 7 strikeouts and allowed 2 runs. He contributed...
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BGHS puts on its running shoes
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4/7/2009 1:45:09 PM
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Track season started March 31 at the Warrenton Warm Up.
Following are BGHS results:
Bobcats
4x800 Relay
2. Sam Bibb, Brian Buchmeier, Brett Butler and Brandon Buchanan, 9:14
100 High Hurdles
1. Andy Schuckenbrock, 15.9
5. Cody Wilson 18.9
4x200 Relay
1....
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Burdett moving on to Steelville
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6/3/2009 8:38:13 AM
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Wanted: High school social studies teacher.
Wanted: High school softball coach.
Phil Burdett didn’t plan to move on, but he is. Burdett has been with the Bowling Green school district for four years, and during that time he’s earned a reputation as a quality teacher....
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Bowling Green standout signs with Lady Eagles
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5/27/2009 9:51:46 AM
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Bowling Green High School’s Olivia Gregory signed a letter of intent to continue her volleyball career at Central Methodist University next season.
During her senior season at Bowling Green, Gregory received second team all-district and first team all-conference honors, while...
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Cats take 2nd at Hermann; ladies, 3rd
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5/6/2009 10:03:31 AM
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Andy Schuckenbrock won the 110 and 300 meter hurdles, and the Bobcat track team finished second in the Hermann Invitational April 28. The Cats were just three points behind winner, Helias.
Following are results:
Bobcats
100 meter dash- 5. Zach Pease 11.87
9. Tom Lathrop...
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Ellis particpates in GLVC, wins big with Tritons
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6/30/2009 3:27:58 PM
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Bowling Green graduate Ja Cee Ellis participated in this years Great Lakes Valley Conference as a catcher for the UMSL Tritons.
The Tritons won the regular season championship and qualified for their first NCAA regional in 20 years.
According to UMSL softball coach...
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Volleyball team heads to camp
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6/9/2009 5:07:30 PM
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“It’s going to be quite an adventure,” said Coach Mindy Barter, who has taken on the role of head volleyball coach at BGHS.
Barter will take 20 girls, divided into three teams, to camp in Quincy, Ill., on June 26 and 27.
The camp, put on by Licking summer camps will be held...
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Lady Bobcats sharpen their claws
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6/23/2009 4:22:34 PM
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The BGHS Lady Bobcats softball team is gearing up for the season, by participating in a summer league.
The girls play a double header every Tuesday evening at varying times, against Monroe City, Palmyra and Shelbina teams.
BGHS teachers Richele Dorsey and Eric Hathaway...
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Bobcats win own invitational
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4/22/2009 3:57:09 PM
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The Bobcats track team won first as they hosted the Bowling Green Invitational Monday.
Following are results:
Bobcats
Shot put- 3. Matt Myers 40’ 4.5
Discus-...
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Bobcats beat Van-Far
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4/22/2009 3:53:37 PM
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The baseball Bobcats beat Van-Far 6-5 Monday.
Following are game standouts:
Geoff Correnti -1-3, triple, 3 RBI
Chance Buchanan - 1-2, single
Tyler Hildebrand - 1-3, double, RBI
Tyler...
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Ellis grand slam helps UMSL split at Mo. Southern
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3/24/2009 5:05:34 PM
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Sophomore Ja Cee Ellis delivered a grand slam to left center field in the fifth inning, helping the University of Missouri-St. Louis softball team rally for a 5-4 victory at Missouri Southern Monday afternoon in the first game of a doubleheader.
The host Lions took the...
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Bobcats take 3rd at district meet
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5/20/2009 10:43:26 AM
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The Bobcats track team collected third place at the district track meet, held Saturday, May 16 in Mexico. Several athletes qualified for sectionals.
Andy Schuckenbrock continued his dominance in the hurdles, winning both the 110 and 300. Brett Butler finished second in...
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