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With most schools closed through the end of the year due to the coronavirus pandemic, teachers have had to act quickly to move academic classes online. But many have also found themselves looking for ways to recreate some other important school experiences—like the end-of-year celebrations that students will miss. Welcome our special guest today, Craig Widener of Bowling Green High School

Since the first case of coronavirus in the U.S. was confirmed in February of this year, restaurants and food businesses around the country have been affected in various ways. As the virus continues to spread, we’ve asked Heather McGuffey of Teresa's Restaurant how she and her staff are pivoting to better serve our community while keeping them safe.

It takes a crisis to form a tactic and fashion is no exception. Some of the best designs and delivery systems were born from struggle. Tyler Brown of FHG Clothiers is adapting to the world of FHG Clothiers. He does this because of the forethought he made in prior years to set up his business to respond to a growing online world.

Running a Mercadito in the mid-south sometimes can be difficult but it also can be rewarding. Melissa and her brother Jose help run the market their mother launched decades ago, Mercadito Hispano. A Full-service bakery, butcher shop, grocery, and restaurant there are many ways they have served their community during that time. Now with COVID 19 the community has turned to them even more.

With Weddings, Proms, and other major events canceled the florists of Southern Kentucky have had to pivot. We talk with Tyler Janes of Flowers Around the Corner how sending a bouquet to a loved one or scaling down a wedding has become a new normal during this pandemic. Another example of how our local business community has made the best of a bad situation.

Today we discuss what it's like to be an essential worker with your whole family in a butcher shop. Dealing with shortages and customers that cover the spectrum of the responses to this pandemic. Steven Bartos who we dubbed years ago "The Crossfit Butcher" gives us the low down on if you really should be hoarding, how he relieves the stress, and what it's like to work with your whole family during the COVID 19 pandemic.

This coming Tuesday Classic Cuts & Shaves Barber Shop will reopen after the closure Order by Governor Beshear is lifted on Monday. We discuss how the Barber Shop will be a little different and how technology is playing a big part when it comes to reopening.

From Buy Local Bowling Green dot com This is The Commonwealth In the Age of Covid. Stories impacting our community during the global pandemic. I’m your host Matt Pannell.

Today, the entertainment options in our community look unrecognizable. The record stores of America should be thriving after Record Store Day in April and major artists should be in the thick of releasing new music before summer tours. None of that is happening and it has forced stores, like our friends at Mellow Matt’s Music & More, to pivot. We took some time to discuss The Whole ordeal with Matt today.