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Why it pays to hire contractors for home renovations – MidSouth Lumber

March 4, 2023 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off

A sense of pride comes from a successful do-it-yourself home improvement project. However, quite often inexperience and time constraints lead homeowners to turn to professional contractors to make sure jobs get done correctly and on […]

Happy Birthday, SOKY Happenings!

June 5, 2026 0

I doubt there are more than two or three people that notice the small bit of info on the SOKY Happenings Contents page that tells the volume and issue numbers. Heck, most people in today’s [...]
WCPL’s Summer Reading Program: Not JUST for Kids!

June 5, 2026 0

While the primary goal of the Warren County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is to help kids in school avoid the “summer slide” that impedes educational progress, its secondary aims are to pull in readers [...]
On Stage and On the Screen: Entertainment at The Capitol

June 5, 2026 0

Visiting downtown Bowling Green has been a treat for both locals and out-of-towners for decades! With the addition of new businesses and community events in and around Fountain Square in recent years, the downtown scene [...]
Summer Memories Await at SKYPAC!

June 5, 2026 0

The summer months are officially here, and that means more time for fun, making memories, and spending time with the people you love most. Make SKYPAC one of your go-to destinations this summer for experiences [...]

Remembering Hoboes

May 28, 2020 Comments Off on Remembering Hoboes

Trends, or fads, surely are found in every decade, probably even before written history appeared. The establishing of customs is natural among individuals moving forward and trying new ideas. Trends last for decades or for [...]
Light Up The Capitol / Authors In Conversation

November 5, 2023 Comments Off on Light Up The Capitol / Authors In Conversation

One finds both joy and pain managing a beautiful historic venue such as The Capitol. First – there is joy – much joy! Walking through doors into a space located on the site where thousands [...]
Why your home didn’t sell: The top five reasons exposed by Perry Thessen

September 9, 2025 Comments Off on Why your home didn’t sell: The top five reasons exposed by Perry Thessen

There’s a mix of emotion when your home goes on the market. There’s immense hope – hope that you’ll see a significant return on your investment in real property. But there’s also anxiety – a fear [...]
Superhero – Empty Bowls

February 24, 2025 Comments Off on Superhero – Empty Bowls

When we were young, many of us enjoyed pretending to be a superhero – at least at Halloween. We would pin on our capes, slip on a mask, and fly out into the world to [...]