Arts and Entertainment, Downtown Bowling Green, Visual art
Artists bring their inspirations to downtown BG
Sharon and Don Converse gain first-hand knowledge of how Relay for Life benefits local families impacted by cancer
addiction, Community, Education, Mental Health, schools, Youth
Angela Patchen’s prevention superpower earns her “Community Champion’ award
New BG foundation helps students, schools, community ‘Be Better’
artificial intelligence, Campus, higher education
Attracting more students & enhancing their job prospects is behind new AI major & other curriculum moves at BGSU
Community, Pedestrians, Safety
Walk audit planned to make pedestrian safety a driving factor in BG
Legal Insurrection Foundation files federal complaint against BGSU scholarships favoring women
Community, public health, vaping, Zoning
BG studies zoning regulations for vape and smoke shops to go into effect when moratorium ends
Arts and Entertainment, Theater
Pratfalls & punchlines are weapons of choice for ‘Clue’ cast on stage at Stranahan
Community, Education, election, schools
BG community rallies around district to pass operating levy with 71% of the vote
Arts and Entertainment, Community, Music
Thom Headley takes final bow as director of community band
Climate Change, Community, Environment, Government
Climate action and resiliency plan designed to help BG weather challenges ahead
Business, Community, Education
Athena Award winner’s commitment to uplifting others has lasting impact on students, teachers, community
Arts and Entertainment, Books, Business, children, Community Briefs, Community Happenings, Fundraiser, Library, parks, recreation & leisure, service clubs
What’s happening in our community (updated May 7)
Business, Community, Education
BG honors those who believe in children, honor veterans, and serve up good food
academic freedom, Campus, Government, higher education
BGSU trustees toe the Senate Bill 1 line
News Break
- Section of North Summit Street to be closed for replacement of storm sewer basin
- I-75 south near BG closed because of truck fire
- Portion of Clough Street to be closed on Wednesdays during farmers' market in downtown BG
- Wood County Board of Elections to meet May 20 to certify results of May 6 election
- Safety Fair & Cruise-In postponed to Aug. 9
- Warrant issued for man who allegedly assaulted woman at manufacturing plant in BG
Community Voices
Falcon Flight Team headed to college flying competition
Community Voices, disability inclusion, Family, inclusion
Wood County Board of DD to host 6th Annual Community Festival
BG Sports results
Community Voices, Environment, water
Early indications are for mild to moderate harmful algae bloom this summer
Arts and Entertainment, Community Voices, Library, opera
Operatic ‘Beauty and the Beast’ to be performed at BG library
Sissy, a typical black lab, is full of energy and looking for a home
BGSU, Community Voices, higher education, Philanthropy
BGSU alumnus donates $1 million to support athletics, student learning experiences
Community Voices, Mental Health
NAMI Wood County honors individuals, organizations at annual meeting
Community Voices, Food, Wooster Green
Food Truck Thursdays to be offered again in Wooster Green this summer
Community Voices, Education, schools
BG Middle School and three elementaries recognize students for positive behavior
art, Community Voices, Mental Health
Behavioral Health Art Show displays strength, resilience and creativity of local artists
Community Voices, Fundraiser, Library
Novel Night tickets now available
Obituaries
Community Opinion
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
May 8, 2025
Senate bill adds unneeded & onerous restrictions on voting
May 7, 2025
BG Schools superintendent thanks community for support of operating levy
Ohio Capital Journal
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
Legislature sends bills on early child welfare, mandatory school release for religious instruction, & school expulsion mandate to governor as lame duck session ends
LBGTQ+, Ohio Capital Journal, schools, transgender
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs transgender bathroom ban bill into law
election, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Ohio Republicans propose requiring proof of citizenship for voting, removal of dropboxes
LBGTQ+, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature, transgender
Ohio transgender bathroom ban bill heads to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk
Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Bills to keep an eye on as Ohio lawmakers return to Statehouse before end of General Assembly
Environment, Ohio Capital Journal, Renewable energy, solar energy, wind turbines