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Patsy Sloan, first elected woman in BG, remembered as groundbreaker
Patsy Sloan, Bowling Green’s first female mayor, passed away Tuesday at age 85, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazing public servant. “She was a ...
Wes Swietek, Author at Bowling Green Daily News
Wes Swietek is the Managing Editor of the Bowling Green Daily News
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KSP trooper hit on I65
A KSP trooper was hit on I-65 in Warren County Sunday, according to a KSP X post. He is receiving medical treatment with non life ...
by Wes Swietek, Sunday, January 5, 2025 7:44 pm
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2024: The year in review
As in many recent years, growth and the surrounding issues – infrastructure, employee shortages, affordable housing, etc. – dominated headlines across Southcentral Kentucky. But there ...
by Wes Swietek, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 6:00 am
Opinion
Our View: We are all in this together
A national poll released last week was evidence of a palpable mood in the country – a desire to leave behind the often vitriolic political ...
by Wes Swietek, Saturday, December 28, 2024 6:00 am
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A glimpse of Christmases past
Editor’s Note: While the Christmas traditions we now observe seem to have deep roots, the reality is that the celebration of the holiday has changed ...
by Wes Swietek, Sunday, December 22, 2024 6:00 am
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A glimpse of Christmases past
Editor’s Note: While the Christmas traditions we now observe seem to have deep roots, the reality is that the celebration of the holiday has changed ...
by Wes Swietek, Friday, December 20, 2024 6:00 am
Opinion
Career advice Generation Z needs to hear
We’ve all heard about Generation Z. Some readers no doubt wear the label proudly. And while each generation has unique cultural markers shaping their ...
by Wes Swietek, Friday, November 29, 2024 3:45 pm
Opinion
Our View: Holiday brings us opportunity to see blessings
Thanksgiving is almost here. Sometimes, it might seem difficult to be thankful. Life doesn’t always include good circumstances. Some are homeless. Some are sick, jobless. ...
by Wes Swietek, Monday, November 25, 2024 3:14 pm
Opinion
Proposed federal law could bring school choice to Kentucky
Kentucky’s school choice constitutional amendment was defeated at the November ballot box, but the fight to bring more education options to Kentucky families will go ...
by Wes Swietek, Monday, November 25, 2024 3:12 pm
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City asks for input on local Amtrak stop
Discussion about a possible return of passenger rail service to Bowling Green has been swirling for several years as Amtrak is studying a potential expansion. ...