Community, parks, recreation & leisure
BG City Pool no longer ‘new,’ but has no problem attracting lifeguards; Sandy Rowland remembered
addiction, Arts and Entertainment, Books, History, Journalism
Writer tells the story of the crack epidemic through the eyes of those who survived
Community, Environment, green energy
After 55 years of Earth Days, saving the planet no longer an afterthought for younger generations
Paintings in rural Rudolph church connect grandsons to grandfather they never knew, give hope for finding missing masterpiece
Business, Community, Downtown Bowling Green
Downtown BG goes crazy for cocoa during Charity Chocolate Crawl organized by United Way
Arts and Entertainment, Community Briefs, Community Happenings, Fundraiser, Library, parks, recreation & leisure
What’s happening in our community (updated April 24)
Dustin Galish takes journey to Colombia to document a once in a lifetime cup of coffee
Congress, International Affairs
Local advocate for Ukraine lobbied hard as Congress debated military aid package
Sandy Rowland was BG’s cheerleader, and its moral compass when it needed nudging to do right thing
Agriculture, economic development, Food
Hirzel Canning Co. grows success from the ground up, spanning five generations of family
Arts and Entertainment, Music, opera, Theater
Toledo Opera’s ‘Ragtime’ gives voice to the hopes & demands of America’s teeming masses
Business, Community, Government, Road work, Safety, utilities
BG State of the City tells stories of success in 2023 and shares high hopes for 2024
Motivational Interviewing training planned for county mental health and addiction service professionals
Community, fire division, Government
BG City Council approves contract with firefighters with raises of 7% this year, and 4% next two years
Arts and Entertainment, Music, schools, Theater
BG high players stage rousing celebration of Addams Family values
Education, Environment, schools
Outside the box: Lubrizol Foundation gives BG Middle School a grant to build outdoor classroom
News Break
- Public asked for help finding missing juvenile who didn't return home from school Monday
- BG Police charge woman with assault, menacing and criminal damaging
- BG man allegedly shoots gun into next door apartment, then reportedly hides gun in cereal box
- What's up (or down) with barstools in BG downtown in the past week
- Woman, who reportedly got in BGPD cruiser hoping for ride to a bar, ended up in jail
- BG City Schools to harness geothermal power to heat and cool new high school
Community Voices
BGHS Senior Scholarship Program awards record $145,689 to graduating seniors
BGHS Sports Results
Community Voices, domestic violence, sexual violence
The Cocoon launches Champions of Change program to partner with businesses and organizations
Nominations sought for annual BG Bicycle Spokesperson of the Year award
Business, Community Voices, schools, Youth
BGHS DECA students moving onto international competition
BGSU to take central role in states cybersecurity education initiative
Community Voices, parks, Sports
BG Parks and Rec unveils 2024 Summer Youth Program Guide, with registration starting April 29
Pemberville Free Fair theme promises buckets of fun at annual fair from Aug. 14-17
Community Voices, fire division, firefighting
State Fire Marshal’s Office to hold public meeting with BG Fire Division and the community
Community Voices, Fundraiser, recycling
Aluminum can recycling at Bates to raise money for BG fireworks
BGSU to honor two prominent alumni at 2024 Spring Commencement
ACT BG’s Amazing Race to benefit FOP lodge
Obituaries
Community Opinion
Click on the image below for more letters and submission information.
April 11, 2024
Industrialized ag operations are breeding grounds for disease
March 22, 2024
City should contribute more to dog park
March 19, 2024
Commentary: Overly aggressive federal regulatory actions stymie broadband expansion
March 11, 2024
Former BG mayor pays tribute to Kurfess, and supports Ghanbari for state representative seat
Video
Dustin Galish takes journey to Colombia to document a once in a lifetime cup of coffee
Wooster Green brings community together to share in a once in a lifetime eclipse
Echo Record brings electric mix of rock and soul in support of new release
New city building looks to the future while expanding accessibility
Bowling Green Curling Club makes the ice inclusive to everyone
Imagination Station and parents combine to create earth and space festival
Concert fundraiser inspires a snap into action to end gerrymandering
School of Art celebrates 74 years of student achievements and produces largest show in history
Refresh Toys moves into Woodland Mall to bring Lego and new kid themed venue
Behavior-focused doggy daycare is beneficial for dogs and owners alike
Valentine’s Day show at Grounds For Thought brings songs of love and sorrow
Volunteers and staff work together to clean seeds from all Wood County parks
Ohio Capital Journal
LBGTQ+, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature, transgender
Transgender student bathroom ban bill passes out of Ohio House Higher Education Committee
Business, Economy, Food, Ohio Capital Journal
Trade watchdog: Big retailers used supply-chain problems to inflate grocery costs
Ohio Capital Journal, redistricting
Ending gerrymandering? Ohio redistricting reform supporters outline problem and proposal in panel
election, Ohio Capital Journal
Donald Trump makes last minute push for Bernie Moreno in Ohio’s U.S. Senate primary
Commentary, election, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Commentary: Gerrymandered Ohio Statehouse Republicans look to dismantle 111 years of open primaries
Ohio Capital Journal, state government, utilities
Corruption tax? Policy expert says that’s basically what Ohio utility consumers have been paying
election, Ohio Capital Journal
More than 48,600 18-year-olds are registered to vote in Ohio, a 35% increase from late August
Mental Health, Ohio Capital Journal
Suicide is on the rise in Ohio
Ohio Capital Journal, state government
Ex-First Energy executives, Ohio utility regulator charged by state in bailout and bribery scandal
Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature, Technology
Ohio lawmaker wants to require encryption, other standards for texting
Community Opinion, Immigration, Ohio Capital Journal
Commentary: Border crisis hypocrisy and what’s missing from the immigration debate
Ohio, Pennsylvania mark the one-year anniversary of East Palestine train crash
LGBTQ+, Ohio Capital Journal, transgender
Michigan and Ohio GOP legislators discuss ‘endgame’ of banning all trans health care
Health, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature, transgender, Youth
‘This care is medically necessary’ – advocates react to Ohio Senate overriding House Bill 68 veto
LBGTQ+, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Ohio Senate overrides DeWine vetoes on trans youth gender-affirming care and local tobacco bans
Mass incarceration deepens inequality, makes us less safe, report says
election, Ohio Capital Journal, Politics
Ohio’s Republican U.S. Senate candidates spar in first televised debate
children, Food, food insecurity, Ohio Capital Journal
The fight to feed kids in Ohio continues
Ohio Capital Journal, state government, taxes
Report: State and local taxes in Ohio (still) fall most heavily on the poor
LBGTQ+, Ohio Capital Journal, state government, State Legislature
Ohio House overrides Gov. DeWine’s veto of bill that would ban gender-affirming care for trans youth; measure now goes to Senate
LBGTQ+, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Ohio House Republicans expect to override DeWine’s veto of anti-trans bill during Wednesday session
Commentary, History, Immigration, Ohio Capital Journal
We’re hearing overwrought talk of an ‘invasion.’ It’s not the first time
Ohio Gov. DeWine signs executive order banning hospitals from gender transition surgeries on minors
election, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Out-of-state, conservative organizations lead charge to ban ranked choice voting in Ohio
History, Journalism, Ohio Capital Journal
Frightening change: Newspapers are evolving radically. They were 90 years ago, too
LBGTQ+, Ohio Capital Journal, state government
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill that would’ve banned gender-affirming care for trans youth
Health, Ohio Capital Journal, Poverty, public health
Ohio’s human development is improving, but still behind most of the Midwest, analysis finds
civil rights, LBGTQ+, Ohio Capital Journal, Reproductive rights
Ohio ranks in top 5 states for ‘conversion therapy,’ study finds
Abortion, Courts, Ohio Capital Journal, Reproductive rights
Ohio abortion rights advocates move forward with plans to snuff six-week ban
Ohio law banning gender-affirming care and trans athletes heads to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk
cannabis, marijuana, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Recreational marijuana is legal in Ohio, but bills are trying to change the law
marijuana, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature