🌱 Bowling Green Schools Raise Pay + Man Indicted For Gun Possession

Good morning, everybody. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Bowling Green Patch newsletter. Come along to find out the most important things happening around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two. High: 81 Low: 66.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm. High: 86 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories in Bowling Green today:

1. Bowling Green Independent Schools has decided to increase pay across the board by at least four percent. Superintendent Gary Fields said that the district had fallen behind on educator salaries, making it difficult for the district to be competitive. The 2023-2024 salary schedule sets the minimum wage with the district at $15 per hour, which will include transportation and child nutrition staff. Custodians will see a pay increase of five percent. Rank III teachers with appropriate certificates and a four-year degree will start at $42,850, an increase of $1,650 from last year. (Subscription: Bowling Green Daily News)
2. A man from Bowling Green was indicted on one charge of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. Kaylin Maxie, 28, is accused of being in possession of a semiautomatic pistol after already being convicted of several other charges. If convicted, Maxie could be sentenced to a maximum of 15 years in prison. (WNKY)
3. Bowling Green's first LGBTQ health clinic opened earlier this year and has been mostly unaffected by Senate Bill 150, which largely bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The clinic's physician, Dr. Craig Losekamp, explained that the clinic offers gender-affirming care, HIV prevention, and mental health treatment, as well as treatments to manage diabetes, asthma, and other common health issues. Losekamp testified to members of the state House and Senate against the passage of SB 150, which is set to go into effect this summer. He said that most transgender teens don't need to be on hormones or hormone blockers, but they do need comfort, safety, and to be treated with respect. (WKU NPR)

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Today and tomorrow in Bowling Green:

Friday, May 12

• An Evening With Brett Culp At The Capitol (7:00 PM)
• Girls Day Out At Ballroom Dance Studios (8:30 PM)

Saturday, May 13

• Saturday Family Storytime At Bob Kirby Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Puppy Pals Live At Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The 3H Farm's Market Spring Festival is happening this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The festival will happen rain or shine and will include dozens of vendors to explore. (3H Farm's Market via Facebook)
• According to recent data, the state of Kentucky had the second-highest rate of U.S. teen driver fatalities in 2022. Bumper.com reports that “young drivers are statistically more likely than other age groups to be involved in fatal accidents.” (Bumper.com)
• Early voting for the May 2023 primary election has begun! Click here to find an early voting center near you. (Warren County KY Gov via Facebook)

That's it for today. See you all soon for another update!

— 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.