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art, Arts and Entertainment, LGBTQIA community June 8, 2026

Transcendence Artist Coalition forms nonprofit to be a resource & community for northwest Ohio queer artists

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Julie Carle on June 8, 2026.

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BG ‘Pride’ to celebrate LGBTQIA+ community during time of opposition

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BG Pride event gives community a lot to be proud of

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BG Pride event a safe space for LGBTQIA+ and opportunity for straight community to show support

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BGO Pride to hold candlelight vigil in Wooster Green; BG commission honors former council member Sherry

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BGOPride organization schedules fall events for the community

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BG Rainbow Rally offers acceptance and place where LGBTQIA community and allies can express pride

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BGO Pride’s annual Rainbow Rally set for Wooster Green on June 29; volunteers needed

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BG Police Division arrests man for alleged domestic violence
BG woman reportedly scammed out of $1,400 in fraudulent jury duty threat
State Patrol investigating serious injury crash on I-75 in Perrysburg Township
State patrol arrests driver on I-75 with four previous convictions of operating vehicle under influence
UPDATE: BG Police Division seeks public's assistance in locating missing teenager

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Ohio proposed constitutional amendment to ban data centers will not be on this year’s ballot
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine calls on lawmakers to get rid of the state’s death penalty
Ohio Republican lawmakers send constitutional amendment requiring voter photo ID to ballot

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