🌱 WKU Program Hosts International Potluck + Mammoth Cave Park Reopens

Hello, everybody. I'm here with your Friday edition of the Bowling Green Patch newsletter, full of all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 50 Low: 32.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy. High: 52 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories today in Bowling Green:

1. On Feb. 25, surveillance footage showed a trailer filled with construction equipment being stolen from a Bowling Green business. A mid-sized SUV pulled into a parking lot, backed up to the trailer before connecting it to their vehicle and driving away. The thief and the vehicle were last seen traveling west near I-165 Russellville Road. The vehicle appears to be a light-colored potential GMC. (WBKO.com)
2. Western Kentucky University's Language Greenhouse program hosted an international potluck on Monday to connect its students and build a stronger community. This event welcomed both U.S. and international students to share their cultures and experiences through food. The Greenhouse program invites anyone in the community to join potlucks in the future in the hopes of integrating international students into the community and helping them feel more at home. (WNKY.com)
3. Mammoth Cave National Park is officially reopening after being closed for clean-up following the storm on Mar. 3. The park's Public Information Officer Molly Schroer says crews cleaned up over 300 fallen trees and branches from roadways and cleared root loops so visitors could resume camping at the park. There was not much structural damage done to the park with only three structures damaged, but some areas of the park are still without power or internet. Although the park trails and campgrounds are now open to the public, park officials ask individuals to remain cautious as there may still be loose branches or trees that could be dangerous. (WBKO.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Bowling Green:

Friday, March 10

• Women In The Arts Exhibit – The Medical Center WKU Health Sciences Complex (10:00 AM)
• Don's House Of Comedy Presents: John Huck & Ricky Glore – Siren Studio (6:30 PM)
• Newsboys – Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (7:00 PM)

Saturday, March 11

• Bowling Green Reptile And Exotics Show – The Sloan Convention Center (11:00 AM)
• Paint 'N Scoop – BG Shakery (1:00 PM)
• Lego Derby – Rockfield Elementary School (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join the Bowling Green Police Department in congratulating Hannah Whitson and Mike Chambless on their swearing-in for the newly created Cadet II position. The full-time position is for police officer recruits who are awaiting an academy date. (Bowling Green Police Department via Facebook)
• Bowling Green Ballpark is turning back the clock on Friday, Aug. 25 as the Bowling Green Sinkholes return to the park for the first time since 2019 on Fireworks Friday. Individual tickets go on sale Mar. 18. (Bowling Green Hot Rods via Facebook)
• On Tuesday, the Leading Ladies Group had a wonderful discussion about respect at Rockfield Elementary School. Mrs. Scott took the lead in a circle with both students and mentors sharing their thoughts on respect while showing off their brand new t-shirts! (Rockfield Elementary School via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all soon for your next 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.