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Barren County Fiscal Court Denies Support for Refugee Relocation Effort amid unanswered questions
In a recent decision at its July 16th meeting, the Barren County Fiscal Court revealed that it has refused to draft a letter of support for Refuge Bowling Green, a nonprofit organization aiming to relocate 30 refugees to the Glasgow area. This decision, announced by Judge-Executive Jamie Bewley-Byrd, marks a...
Woman dead after DUI crash in Monroe County
FOUNTAIN RUN, Ky. (WBKO) – A Barren County man has been charged with murder after he crashed a vehicle in Fountain Run Sunday evening. Steven Chavis, 43, wrecked a vehicle near 153 Main Street in Fountain Run, striking a residence, according to a state police citation. Kentucky State Police...
Texas men facing forgery, organized crime charges in Glasgow
GLASGOW, Ky. – Four Houston, Texas men are facing forgery and organized crime charges in Barren County. On Friday, Glasgow police were dispatched to Shane Drive about subjects attempting to cash fraudulent checks at a Glasgow business. Upon arrival, the subjects fled on foot from officers. Officers located false...
Cram the Cruiser to be hosted in Barren and Hart counties
BARREN AND HART COUNTY, Ky. – Cram the Cruiser is a school supply drive event that will support students of Caverna Independent Schools on July 19. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., two locations will participate in Cram the Cruiser. Troopers will be at Horse Cave Family Dollar on 985 E. Main St. and the Cave City Dollar General on 299 E. Happy Valley St.
Emergency management issues roadway hazard warning in Glasgow
GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management has issued a roadway hazard caution. The County Road Department located a soft spot on the side of Siloam Road in the area between Highway 90 and Pay Lake across from 284 Siloam Road. Crews have placed rock and site barrels in...
$825,000 boost for seniors, as plans for a new wing coming to the YMCA are made official
The Barren County Family YMCA is set to begin construction on a new Senior Wing, thanks to an $825,000 budget comprising a substantial grant and a private donation. The project aims to provide a dedicated space for senior programs, enhancing the community’s support for its elderly population. The funding includes a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and a $75,000 donation from philanthropist Rosemary Brown, in dedication to her cousin, Paul Walker, a former local and veteran.
Glasgow Police Department Hosts “Cram the Cruiser” Event for School Supplies
On July 26, the Glasgow Police Department will host its annual “Cram the Cruiser” event to support local students and teachers with much-needed school supplies. This community-wide school supply drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with drop-off locations at Walmart and Dollar General on Happy Valley Road.
School supply drive scheduled in Barren County
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) – The annual “Cram the Cruiser” event is happening on July 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Barren County. The annual community-wide school supply drive, organized by the Glasgow Police Department, Barren County Sheriff’s Office, and WHHT, aims to gather essential supplies for local students.
Law enforcement in Glasgow, Barren County hosting school supply drive
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Police and deputies are joining together in Barren County to host a county-wide school supply drive. The Glasgow Police Department and Barren County Sheriff’s Office are gathering supplies for Glasgow and Barren County students on July 26. Glasgow police say you can take donations...
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