🌱 Patch AM: How a Bowling Green dietitian says to dodge holiday weight gain

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Bowling Green dietitian says to dodge holiday weight gain
• How did WKU’s Grant Newell light up the scoreboard this week?

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy; warm and misty, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 71, low: 55.
• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kentucky dietitian shares holiday health tips (spectrumnews1.com) — A Bowling Green-based dietitian is sharing practical ways to enjoy holiday meals without going overboard on calories, stress, or alcohol. She encourages residents to keep some movement in their day, bring lighter desserts that fit their usual diet, and remember that much post-feast weight is temporary water retention. Her tips aim to help locals feel better during and after celebrations.
   

• WKU Player of the Week: Hilltopper forward Grant Newell - WNKY News 40 Television (wnky.com) — Western Kentucky fans in Bowling Green can celebrate forward Grant Newell, who earned WKU’s Player of the Week after a standout two-game home stretch. The senior averaged 20 points and 7.5 rebounds, highlighted by a 28-point, six-three-pointer performance against Tulsa and a more aggressive, confident mindset he credits to his coaches and teammates.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bowling Green

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Saturday December 27

• Varsity Boys Basketball @ Graves County High School
  Warren County , 2424 Zion Rd , Henderson
  3:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Varsity Boys Basketball vs Mayfield High School
  Warren County , 2424 Zion Rd , Henderson
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• Farmers Regional Livestock Market Of Glasgow, LLC
  Farmers Regional Livestock Market Of Glasgow LLC , 3031 New Bowling Green Rd , Glasgow
  9:00 am

Friday December 26

• $120 Friday Freezeout — The Barrel Social Club Poker
  The Barrel Social Club , 765 Industrial Bypass N , Franklin
  3:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Lady Cats @ Firstbank Holiday Bash
  South Warren High School , 8140 Nashville Rd , Bowling Green
• $150 Winter Showdown — The Barrel Social Club Poker
  The Barrel Social Club , 765 Industrial Bypass N , Franklin
  1:00 pm
• One-Night Pottery Workshop (33) - Bowling Green, KY 2025
  The Pots Place Co-op Studio and Gallery , 428 E Main Ave , Bowling Green
  6:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Caveland Classic
  Edmonson County Brownsville, KY 42210
  12:15 am
• Computer Class
  Allen County Public Library , 106 W Public Sq , Scottsville
  10:00 am
• $0 Monday Madness — The Barrel Social Club Poker
  The Barrel Social Club , 765 Industrial Bypass N , Franklin
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Auburn Storytime:
  Logan County Library Auburn Branch , 106 Spring St , Auburn
  10:00 am
• $90 Wednesday Deepstack — The Barrel Social Club Poker
  The Barrel Social Club , 765 Industrial Bypass N , Franklin
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• Has anyone seen our cat?
  His name is Chet. He is indoor cat, declawed 16 years old. He got out on Saturday night, December 20, 2025 in McKinney Farms subdivision. He would be… (Nextdoor Wyatt)
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  Yorkie found near Aldi/Crossridge Subdivision. (Nextdoor Crossridge)

• Lowe's posted a job opening for Full Time - Receiver/Stocker - Overnight in Bowling Green. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Scottsville

• Allen County-Scottsville High School holds "Patriot Pantry" Drive-Thru - WNKY News 40 Television (wnky.com)
• Lander Drops 30 as Caldwell Downs Allen County-Scottsville (yoursportsedge.com)
• Scottsville L&N Depot Opens For A Classic Christmas Story (thecitizen-times.com)

Russellville

• Elijah Grigg Makes History as Christian Fellowship Rolls Past HCA (yoursportsedge.com)

Glasgow

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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