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Major 1951 ice storm affects Bowling Green
On Feb. 2, 1951, an ice storm of epic proportions covered the south from Louisiana up into Ohio.…
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Decades ago, woodcarver promoted BG Boys Club
Wordney White was featured in a Courier Journal article Dec. 31, 1960. Although handicapped by arthritis and polio,…
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In 1899, men escape Warren County jail
On Jan. 11, 1899, 10 prisoners in the Warren County jail overpowered Deputy Jailer Nat Curd as he…
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In 1911, steps taken toward federal court in Bowling Green
On Jan. 11, 1911, Rep. Robert Y. Thomas secured the amendment that would allow federal court to be…
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Rare white raccoon brought to BG in 1897
A Jan. 5, 1897, newspaper reported that “a Warren County ruralist brought a curiosity to Bowling Green in…
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Record from 1798 marks Bowling Green’s founding
From the Warren County, Kentucky, Order Book, Jan. 2, 1798: “A town is hereby established on the land…
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In 1921, BG bootleggers’ modified car found in McLean County
On Sunday, Dec. 11, 1921, the Owensboro Messenger ran a story about a car found in the town…
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In 1949, report detailed plans for Shanty Hollow Lake
The Louisville Courier Journal published an article Dec. 11, 1949, about the planned creation of Shanty Hollow Lake.…
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In 1853, ‘drunken spree’ results in death in BG
A Dec. 5, 1853, newspaper reported the death of Leander Martin, 22. He and his brother Joshua, 23,…
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In 1861, women asked to provide aid to Confederate hospital in BG
An open letter in the Dec. 2, 1861, edition of the Louisville Courier Journal asked “the ladies of…
