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The worst-case scenario Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:56:23 -0500
There was no plane crash. The fire was just a pile of pallets, but firefighters and emergency medical services personnel used that premise to practice techniques Monday night at the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport.

Forum focuses on funds Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:56:24 -0500
The three candidates competing in the May 20 primary for mayor of Bowling Green took questions in a televised forum Monday night, outlining their respective programs before a dozen or so people at Bowling Green Junior High School.

New students lose loan option Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:56:24 -0500
As the state’s agency that oversees college loans looks to secure financing to continue lending to first-time borrowers, students might have to find alternative ways to fund their educations.

Parents sought to extend care to at-risk kids Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:56:25 -0500
Bellewood Community Based Services has begun recruiting parents for a therapeutic foster care program recently developed by the agency that serves at-risk children.

Congress hopefuls square off Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:56:25 -0500
The Democratic rivals in the Second District Congressional primary squared off Monday night soon after Bowling Green mayoral candidates faced the same forum.

BGPD adds four to ranks Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:56:27 -0500
The Bowling Green Police Department added four new officers Monday during a swearing-in ceremony.

Free rides on public transit part of Earth Day in BG Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:56:28 -0500
In recognition of Earth Day today, the city’s public transit service is offering free rides.

Arrest made in weekend stabbing death in Monroe Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:56:28 -0500
TOMPKINSVILLE — A southern Kentucky man has been arrested on a murder charge in the weekend stabbing death of a 76-year-old Monroe County man.

If I were an Oscar Mayer weiner ... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:56:31 -0500
A crowd inspected the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile on Monday at Riverside Center on U.S. 31-W By-Pass.

POLICE NEWS: Local man dies in ATV crash Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:56:32 -0500
A Warren County man was killed Sunday when his all-terrain vehicle crashed on Matlock-Old Union Road.

Locally Owned: Morris Jewelry goes beyond what customers expect Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:20:43 -0500
Each week, the Daily News profiles a locally owned business. Business: Morris Jewelry Location: 408 E. Main Ave., Bowling Green Type of business: Retail jewelry store Opened: 1881 Owners: Michael and Sharon Barron Employees: Six Specialties: Morris Jewelry specializes in diamonds and all fine jewelry from bridal/wedding sets to pearls and custom designs. How did the business get started? Mr. Frank Maier established the jewelry store at 408 E. Main in 1881 and sold the business to his son-in-law, Robert L. Morris, in 1910. The store has borne the Morris name since that date and has always operated at the same address. What is your background? A career Army communications officer for 30 years, followed by five years of program management in the defense industry. My third career is as a jeweler, which I am enjoying immensely. What are your biggest challenges as a business? Competition from the Internet and large chain stores are our biggest challenges. What is your business philosophy? Be more than you seem. Always do more for the customer than they expect. What issues are affecting your industry? Jewelry is a luxury item. In slower economic cycles, discretionary income goes more for needs than wants. What makes your business successful? Success comes by satisfying one customer at a time. Whether it is by finding that perfect engagement ring for a bride’s taste, or repairing a piece of costume jewelry that carries high sentimental value, we always strive to exceed expectations. How do you handle competition? We relish competing with mall stores and Internet companies. For the same value, they cannot beat our prices. What is your advice to someone thinking about starting a business? Ensure that you have sufficient capital to meet unexpected costs. But above all, don’t treat opening a business as an experiment. Commit yourself to the long haul, and you will overcome obstacles to success.

9-to-5 News Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:20:43 -0500
News about businesses and businesspeople. Kroger to celebrate newly expanded store Kroger will celebrate the re-grand opening of its newly expanded Bowling Green store on U.S. 31-W By-Pass at 8 a.m. Wednesday. With the addition of about 20,000 square feet, the store now has 82,000-plus square feet of space. “Our staff is excited about the re-grand opening,” said Daniel Gettings, store manager. “The customers have been very patient during the expansion process, and I hope they will be excited with what we now have to offer them.” Features of the store include a new Nature’s Market nutrition center, an expanded organic produce selection, a new and expanded deli/bakery area that includes fresh sushi, an olive bar, a hot soup bar, sandwich bar, hot foods and gourmet desserts. The store also includes a fresh seafood shop, a new and expanded floral shop, expanded frozen food, dairy and grocery variety, expanded seasonal merchandise and an expanded variety of cosmetics and fragrances. This Kroger location is also the first to offer a kitchen and office place destination. Customers will find a large variety of name-brand products to stock any kitchen, including dinnerware, cooking sets, small appliances and decorative items. Office place items include computer and mailing supplies. The pharmacy was expanded as well and continues to offer drive-through service. During the grand opening celebration, customers can receive a $25 credit on their Kroger Plus Card good toward groceries when they transfer prescriptions to the location. The grand opening celebration will continue for several weeks. From Wednesday through Saturday, the first 300 customers beginning at 8 a.m. will receive a free item. First Choice Home Medical gets award First Choice Home Medical was recently honored as the 2008 Philanthropic Business Award recipient by the Western Kentucky University nonprofit administration department. The award recognizes businesses that contribute money, time and other resources to nonprofits in the community. Graham gets accredited appraiser designation Chris A. Graham of Bowling Green, a certified general real property appraiser, has earned the general accredited appraiser designation from the Appraisal Section of the National Association of Realtors. Graham, an appraiser since 1998, holds membership in the NAR and its appraisal section, and is the president of Graham Appraisal Inc., a real property appraisal firm that offers commercial and residential appraisal services. He is also a member of the Kentucky Association of Realtors and the Realtor Association of Southern Kentucky. The GAA designation is awarded on an ongoing basis throughout the year and recognizes a high level of professionalism and commitment to the industry by members of NAR’s Appraisal Section who meet specified qualifications. Program qualifications to earn a designation include membership in NAR and its Appraisal Section, successful completion of several educational requirements and state certification. Coffman appointed to state commission Robert Bradley Coffman of Bowling Green, a practicing attorney for Coffman & Smith, was recently appointed to the Kentucky State Corrections Commission by Gov. Steve Beshear. Coffman received a law degree from the University of Louisville. The commission is charged with awarding all grant money to community connections programs along with developing and implementing a statewide strategic plan for community corrections programs. Coffman’s term expires in February 2011.

Windell E. Creek Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:37:24 -0500
GAMALIEL — Windell Ellis Creek, 64, of Gamaliel died April 20, 2008, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville of injuries suffered in a two-vehicle accident on April 15, 2008, on Hwy. 100/63 south of Tompkinsville. The Monroe County native was born Sept. 4, 1943. He was a Baptist and retired from Houchens Market. He was a son of the late Windell D. Creek and Roxie Key Creek. He was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Creek. Funeral is at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Strode Funeral Home, with burial in Harlans Crossroads Cemetery. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Mary Joan Gee Creek; two sons, Shannon Creek and his wife, Amy, of Tompkinsville and Dewayne Creek of Gamaliel; a brother, Bobby D. Creek of Nashville; and four grandchildren.

Ray Garrison Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:37:29 -0500
Ray Garrison, 86, of Bowling Green died at 5:25 p.m. April 21, 2008, at a Bowling Green nursing home. The Warren County native was a farmer, an electrician, a small business owner and an Army veteran who served in World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was also a member of Lehman Avenue Church of Christ. He was a son of the late Estill Garrison and Zula Hendrick Garrison. He was preceded in death by a brother, Roland Garrison; and a sister, Rose Allison. Funeral is at 11 a.m. Thursday at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home, with burial in Fairview Cemetery No. 1. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and begins at 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Words of condolence may be made at jvpfh@bellsouth.net. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Geraldine Renick Garrison; a son, William Ray Garrison of Bowling Green; a daughter, Betty Kaye Schwarz and her husband, Robert, of Savannah, Ga.; five grandchildren, William Blake Harrison, Haley Ann Garrison and Sydney Rene Garrison of Bowling Green, Stephanie Long of Greensboro, N.C., and Jennifer Schwarz of Alexandria, Va.; two great-granddaughters; and a great-grandson.

Bobby R. Hocker Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:37:30 -0500
RUSSELLVILLE — Bobby Ray Hocker, 62, of Belton died April 20, 2008, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Muhlenberg County native was born Nov. 18, 1945. He was a maintenance technician with Emerson Electric for 42 years and a member of Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Muhlenberg County. He was a son of the late William Henry Hocker and Angie Abbott Hocker. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young Funeral Home, with burial in Forest Grove Cemetery in Muhlenberg County. Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Gideons International or the American Cancer Society. Survivors include his wife, Linda Hocker; a brother, the Rev. Earl Hocker of Columbia, Tenn.; four sisters, Flossie and Jewell Hocker and Patricia Anne Hocker and her husband, Jesse, all of Browder, and Sue Harrison and her husband, Charlie, of Greenville; and five nephews.

Jason M. Toelle Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:37:31 -0500
Jason Matthew Toelle, 32, of Bowling Green, formerly of Adolphus, died at 9:16 a.m. April 19, 2008, at The Medical Center. Graveside service is at 10 a.m. Thursday at Fairview Cemetery. J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Broadway Avenue chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

Lester K. Wilkins Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:37:31 -0500
CAVE CITY — Lester Kline Wilkins, 69, of Cave City died April 20, 2008, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. There is no funeral. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bob Hunt Funeral Home. Cremation was chosen. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of monetary donations to assist with funeral expenses. Survivors include two daughters, Virginia Peerce and Freda Downey, both of Turners Station; three sons, Lester Clayton Wilkins of Shepherdsville, Gerald Anthony Wilkins of La Grange and Joseph Carl Wilkins of Louisville; three sisters; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

40 dogs found in Nelson home euthanized Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:36:00 EST
Around 40 dogs were euthanized today after being found in deplorable conditions in a home in Nelson County.

Initial phase of Floyds Fork parks project announced Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:03:00 EST
The $54 million initial phase of the Floyds Fork parks project includes at least 44 miles of trails, two community parks and eight miles of new park roads from Bardstown Road to Shelbyville Road.

9/11 author shares thoughts in Louisville Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:50:00 EST
Author Philip Shenon was in Louisville tonight to speak about his investigation of the 9/11 investigation.

U of L baseball team beats UK 6-5 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:46:00 EST
Chris Dominguez's single in the bottom of the ninth lifted the University of Louisville to a 6-5 win over Kentucky before a Jim Patterson Stadium record crowd of 3,652.

Two charged with breaking into Bullitt church Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:05:00 EST
Two Bullitt County men have been arrested and charged with breaking into Belmont Baptist Church, on Church Avenue in Lebanon Junction.

Cancer screenings offered at Catholic Enrichment Center Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:27:00 EST
The Norton Cancer Institute Prevention and Early Detection Program and the Archdiocese of Louisville's Office of Multicultural Ministry will sponsor free cancer screenings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 6 at the Catholic Enrichment Center, 3146 W. Broadway.

Oakwood loses appeal of funding cutoff Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:23:00 EST
The ruling doesn't necessarily mean the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will now proceed with the funding cutoff for the Communities at Oakwood.

North Bullitt senior accused of threating to kill students Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:22:00 EST
An 18-year-old senior at North Bullitt High School was arrested today and charged with second-degree terroristic threatening, school district officials said.

Two hurt in I-264 crash Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:21:00 EST
Interstate 264 East at Brownsboro Road is open and clear after an earlier accident which blocked all lanes, according to MetroSafe Communications. Two people were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Bozich Podcast: A sigh of relief for Card fans Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:49:00 EST
Rick Bozich says the U-Mass job goes to Derrick Kellogg. The better news is that U of L assistant Steve Masiello is staying.

Nafzger is elected to Hall of Fame Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:23:00 EST
Nafzger is being inducted into the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame on Aug. 4 in Saratoga Springs, N. Y.

Condo tower proposed for Cherokee Triangle Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:53:00 EST
A 17-story condominium tower would be added to the skyline of the Cherokee Triangle at Willow and Baringer avenues under a plan by developer Kevin Cogan.

On Broadway Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:02:00 EST
The Louisville Metro Police Department's decision in 2006 to close Broadway to most traffic over Kentucky Derby weekend was very controversial.

Go, parties, go! Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:31:00 EST
The beauty of Kentucky Derby time is there's something for everyone. Still haven't figured out how to spend the next two weeks? We've got even more events from which you can choose.

For Elvis Costello, vinyl is still vital Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:30:00 EST
Elvis Costello will clearly go down as one of rock's finest songwriters and most emotional, vital singers. Go ahead and toss in something about a voracious curiosity and willingness to push the envelope.

Pyro 'strong' at scene of Blue Grass debacle Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:08:00 EST
The fog that enshrouded Pyro's six-furlong workout at Keeneland yesterday morning was apropos. Foggy pretty much sums up the Kentucky Derby standing of Pyro in many observers' minds after his mystifying 10th-place finish in Keeneland's Toyota Blue Grass Stakes.

Kids' crafts mark Earth Day Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:09:00 EST
To honor Earth Day in kids' crafting, one really needs to think trash. That is: "What can I rescue from the garbage bin and reuse?" This is no time for going heavy on the non-recyclable doodads, such as pipe cleaners and pom-poms, in art projects.

Schellinger says Thompson's campaign ad distorted Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EST
Democratic gubernatorial contender Jim Schellinger cried foul yesterday after a television commercial by primary opponent Jill Long Thompson accused him and his architectural firm of lobbying for property-tax increases.

Broadway ready for show Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:09:00 EST
James Cross never minded the crowds of young people cruising past his Broadway home during Kentucky Derby weekend.

Greening Louisville may cut water pollution Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:01:00 EST
Engineers are exploring natural ways to capture storm water and divert it from sewers and into the ground. Read Jim Brugger's Watchdog Earth blog Hybrid car sales soar in U.S. U.S. to release new fuel economy rules

High-tech system moves wastewater into storage Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:53:00 EST
Instead of moving cars and trucks around, it moves waste we flush from our toilets and pour down drains, along with rain that flows into Louisville's combined sewer and storm drain system.

Loss of $5.5 million may affect consumer protection Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:41:00 EST
In a move that could affect consumer protection in Kentucky, lawmakers are taking about $5.5 million from the state Public Service Commission -- money that comes from fees customers pay on services such as gas, electricity, water and telephones.

Beshear removing 2 appointed by Fletcher Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:42:00 EST
Gov. Steve Beshear is removing two former high-ranking Fletcher administration officials from state boards on grounds that they weren't properly confirmed.

Beshear is scaling down Derby parties this year Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:39:00 EST
Budget cuts to offset a looming $900 million state revenue shortfall are putting a pinch on government-sponsored Kentucky Derby festivities this year.

Money woes cancel Derby's pow wow Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:39:00 EST
The second annual American Indian Pow Wow, a Kentucky Derby Festival-sanctioned event scheduled for Friday through Sunday, has been canceled in part because of lack of state financial support.

Another aftershock rattles area Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:38:00 EST
Another aftershock from Friday's earthquake rattled homes early yesterday, but it does not foretell a larger quake in the future, according to Kentucky's assistant state geologist.

Technology can turn local news into world event Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:36:00 EST
The phone calls began coming soon after Friday's earthquake -- and shouldn't there be a whole category of new words to both qualify and quantify such incidents that don't quite live up to full earthquake billing?

Jefferson Circuit Judge Kathleen Montano's death a shock Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:48:00 EST
Kathleen Voor Montano spent the last decade or so of her life sitting on benches, either as a judge or a mother, watching and cheering on her four teenage children from the stands at sporting events, according to friends.

Indiana Republicans don't seem worried about Clinton, Obama Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:51:00 EST
Before Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama seized the Indiana political stage a month ago, the last time a Democratic presidential candidate had made news in the state came in 1996.

Obama to make campaign stop at IUS tomorrow Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:51:00 EST
Sen. Barack Obama will make his first Louisville-area campaign appearance this year with a stop tomorrow at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, his campaign announced late yesterday.

Norstam may get waterline aid Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:51:00 EST
The Harrison County commissioners last night swung their support behind a bid to keep fire-damaged Norstam Veneers Inc. in the county.

Couple's link strong amid separation Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:52:00 EST
The Indiana Army National Guard's 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team is on duty in Iraq, the largest single unit of Hoosier troops called up since World War II. For the soldiers, it means hardship and danger.

Work has begun on I-64r esurfacing project Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:53:00 EST
Interstate 64 in Floyd County from the Sherman Minton Bridge to Ind. 64 will have lane restrictions for about 3½ months as part of a $3.4 million resurfacing project.

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