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1 week ago |
wnky.com | Chris Bratton
EDMONTON, Ky. – A new facility in Metcalfe County will help the food-insecure. The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon for a new food pantry at the George K. Bowling Community Park today. Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman celebrated the opening of the new building that will expand the services offered. “Places like this, this food bank is critical for helping people to get on their feet.
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1 week ago |
wnky.com | Chris Bratton
Kentucky Kids on the Block was recently honored as Nonprofit of the Year at the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Excellence Awards. With a rich local history that’s changed the lives of thousands of children, the nonprofit is celebrating a milestone this year: its 40th anniversary. It all started nearly 50 years ago.
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2 weeks ago |
wnky.com | Chris Bratton
Throwback Thursday has shared many stories of buildings on the historic campus of Western Kentucky University. One not been told to date is the tale of the Cedar House. Lately, it’s made the news as the Faculty House. But we’re going much further back in time. With help from WKU archives and Tommy Hines, board member of Landmark Trust, here’s the story of the over-a-century-old Cedar House.
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3 weeks ago |
wnky.com | Chris Bratton
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Community Foundation awarded its South Central Kentuckians of the Year on Thursday. The presentation honors philanthropy in the 10-county area and was given to Jim and Darlene Johnson for their work over the decades with many organizations. Johnson accepted the honor humbly, saying that there were others more deserving. He credited Bowling Green as his inspiration to serve the community.
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3 weeks ago |
wnky.com | Chris Bratton
Last week, Bowling Green lost one of the biggest hearts for community service this generation has ever seen. Romanza LaMoyne Oliphant Johnson, a Scottsville native and Bowling Green champion, passed away. Born in 1939, she was devoted to education and family. Earning a Bachelor of Science and Masters degrees from Western Kentucky University, she paved the way for leading women in our community from the start. A natural leader, she participated in local pageants and the arts.
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