election, fire division, Police, taxes
BG Council can’t increase income taxes for fire and police facilities – only citizens can do that
Library celebrates its youngest patrons
GOBA draws 800-plus bicyclists to BG for start of week-long trek in region
Campus, Education, Government, Youth
Buckeye Girls State bucks the national political division to find friendship and common ground
Hundreds of protesters line BG’s downtown to say ‘No Kings’ in U.S.
Drizzle doesn’t drown out creativity at annual Art in the Park
Arts and Entertainment, Books, Business, children, Community Briefs, Community Happenings, Fundraiser, Library, parks, recreation & leisure, service clubs
What’s happening in our community (updated June 16)
Aging, elder abuse, Senior Citizens, Wood County Senior Center
As senior population grows, so do the numbers of elder abuse and exploitation cases in county
domestic violence, sexual violence
The Cocoon kicks off yearlong 20th anniversary celebration where it all began
election, fire division, first responders, Police, taxes
BG voters may be asked to pass income tax increase to help pay for 2 new fire stations
From Hitler to Hollywood – museum’s lecture looks at World War II through the silver screen
BG Police see increase in reported domestic violence incidents this year
Slippery Elm Trail to get a $1.2 million facelift for 30th birthday
Wood County is pilot for organized retail crime task force in Ohio
Summer camps keep campus hopping
People’s persistence at new dog park pays off for their shepherds, huskies, spaniels, terriers and mutts
News Break
- County faces threat of severe thunderstorms
- Wood County Board of Elections will discuss voter registration system at Wednesday meeting
- BG trash and recycling collection schedule changed for Juneteenth holiday
- Wood County Child Support office closed Thursday; no in-person business on Friday
- BG Business Revolving Loan Fund Committee to meet Tuesday
- Man with multiple gunshot wounds dropped off at Wood County Hospital
Community Voices
Officers promoted within Bowling Green Police Division
Bicycles, children, Community Voices
‘Montessori Bike Gang’ earns BG Bicycle SpokesPerson of the Year award
Women’s Club garden group plants flowers at BG welcome sign on North Main Street
Community Voices, street closure
Downtown street closures scheduled for Firefly Nights Festival on Friday
BGSU announces 2025 Academy of Distinguished Alumni inductees
Maurer Family Cancer Care Center launches Power of Hope Support Group for patients, caregivers
Community Voices, Fundraiser, Wood County Museum
Online auction to support Wood County Museum continues through June 18
Books, Community Voices, International Affairs
Author of ‘Decolonizing Ukraine’ to speak at Perrysburg bookstore
Harmful toxin makes early arrival in Lake Erie
Community Voices, Food, public health
Clean Plate Awards presented to 35 out of 800 food facilities by Wood County Health Department
Community Voices, disability inclusion, Sports
Wood County Special Olympians head to State Summer Games after Friday morning sendoff
Community Voices, Immigration, Welcome BG
Local experts to talk about and answer questions about nation’s immigration system
Community Opinion
May 24, 2025
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will give money to the rich at the expense of America’s poorest citizens
May 23, 2025
‘No Kings’ protest planned in BG in response to Trump’s military parade on June 14
May 11, 2025
Senate elections bill sponsored by Gavarone presents hardships for some Ohio voters
May 10, 2025
Trump took oath to defend Constitution, then claims he doesn’t know what it says
Ohio Capital Journal
food insecurity, Government, Ohio Capital Journal
Advocates: Huge numbers of Ohioans stand to lose food benefits if GOP House budget becomes law
Congress, food insecurity, Ohio Capital Journal
More than 3 million people would lose SNAP benefits under GOP bill, nonpartisan report says
election, LBGTQ+, Library, Ohio Capital Journal, Sports, State Legislature
Legislative action: Hiding library books; Banning ranked choice voting; Nixing noon OSU football broadcasts
What would happen if Ohio abolished property taxes?
Library, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Local Ohio librarians urge lawmakers to boost Public Library Fund
election, Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio voters approve infrastructure measure, Issue 2
election, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Signature collection can begin to get referendum to repeal higher education law on Ohio’s ballot
higher education, Ohio Capital Journal
University of Toledo suspending nine undergrad programs in compliance with Ohio higher ed law
free speech, Government, Ohio Capital Journal
Another wave of Trump protests planned in Ohio and across the country for Saturday
Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Ohio House advances its two-year budget proposal
Library, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Ohio Library Day brings fight for library funding right to the Statehouse
Library, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Ohio House budget draft slashes library funding, risking vital services, library advocates say
Education, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Ohio House Republicans introduce their version of the state budget
food insecurity, Ohio Capital Journal, Religion, State Legislature
Ohio faith leaders push lawmakers to fund food, health programs
higher education, Ohio Capital Journal, state government
Ohio House Republicans pass higher education overhaul to ban diversity efforts and faculty strikes
Diversity, higher education, inclusion, Ohio Capital Journal, racial equity
Trump threats have led to cancelled university events for women and Black alumni in Ohio
child care, children, Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Democrats applaud DeWine’s child tax credit proposal, while Republicans seem more skeptical
Education, marijuana, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Ohio Senate passes bill to overhaul weed law passed by voters, lower THC and limit home grow
Food, Ohio Capital Journal, schools, State Legislature
Bipartisan Ohio Senate bill aims to pay for public school breakfast and lunch
Education, Ohio Capital Journal, schools
How dismantling the U.S. Department of Education would affect Ohio school districts
higher education, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Ohio Senate passes higher ed overhaul bill less than a day after eight hours of opponent testimony
higher education, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
More than 800 people submit testimony against Ohio’s massive higher education overhaul bill
higher education, Ohio Capital Journal, state government
Gov. DeWine’s proposed budget seeks to get more high school students to stay in Ohio for college
Education, Ohio Capital Journal, schools, state government, State Legislature
Economists: Ohio school funding cuts would hurt economy, increase inequality
election, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Ohio senator wants to codify election investigation unit in secretary of state’s office
higher education, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Ohio students and faculty slam higher ed overhaul bill: ‘We’re not going to stop fighting it.’
Business, Infrastructure, Ohio Capital Journal
Serious concerns raised over proliferation of Ohio data centers
Ohio Capital Journal, Religion, schools, transgender
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs forced-outing, mandated religious release time policy bill into law
election, Ohio Capital Journal, voting, Voting rights
After a year of voter fraud concerns Ohio’s election audit lands north of 99%, again
Business, Employment, Ohio Capital Journal, state government
Ohio’s minimum wage to increase on Jan. 1
Government, Ohio Capital Journal
Social Security benefits boosted for millions in bill headed to Biden’s desk
Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature