🌱 Bowling Green Drug Traffickers In Prison + WKU Coach Resigns

Hey, everybody. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Partly sunny and chilly. High: 47 Low: 31.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and chilly. High: 46 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories in Bowling Green today:

1. The final member of a Bowling Green federal drug trafficking conspiracy was sentenced to federal prison on Mar. 7. Paige Russell, 22, was sentenced to time served followed by four years of supervised release, while 31-year-old Rickshard Collins and 41-year-old Glen Budd were each sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release. (WBKO)
2. Western Kentucky University men's basketball head coach, Rick Stansbury, resigned after seven years in Bowling Green. In the press release, Stansbury said he needed to focus on his health and his family. (WKU Herald)
3. On Saturday, Mar. 11, Vette City Con 2023 was a success for the sixth year in a row in Bowling Green. Josh Shortt, a cosplayer and pop-culture convention enthusiast, said these conventions are "a judgment-free zone" and "safe space for many people." Another convention, the Bowling Green Con, is happening on Saturday, May 20 at the National Corvette Museum. (WBKO)

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Today and tomorrow in Bowling Green:

Monday, March 13

• Sensory Storytime At Bob Kirby Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Bowling Green Fairness Meeting At Henry Hardin Cherry Hall (7:00 PM)

Tuesday, March 14

• Guided Relaxation And Breath Work In The Salt Cave At Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• People Entertainment News interviewed Mariia "Mary" Lahuta of Ukraine who recently married Mark Yager of Bowling Green. After meeting online almost three years ago, the couple is happily married and living in Bowling Green. Mary said, "I didn't expect the war. It completely changed all my plans, and all my life." (People.com)
• To celebrate Women's History Month, Med Center Health showcased the works of local female artists in their annual "Women in the Arts" exhibit at the Medical Center-WKU Health Sciences Complex. You can see the full list of award winners here. (WBKO)
• Looking for your dream home or just curious about the local housing prices near you? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Bowling Green area, including a three-bedroom on Seqouia Court for $200,000! (Bowling Green Patch)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.