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April 8, 2025 | Humanities Council funding cut for World War II exhibit at Wood County Museum
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Community, democracy, DOGE, Government, Politics April 5, 2025

Nearly 600 in BG join nationwide protests telling Trump and Musk to get their hands off democracy

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Levy estimator available on county auditor's website to show property tax impact of May 6 election
Demolition put on hold for Roche de Boeuf Interurban Bridge structure in Waterville
BG Police respond to store after customer reportedly threatened staff with rock and stick
BG Police arrest teens found on roof of former school and man in the bed of ODOT truck
Section of East Poe Road to be closed for installation of new catch basin

Ohio House budget draft slashes library funding, risking vital services, library advocates say
Ohio House Republicans introduce their version of the state budget
Ohio faith leaders push lawmakers to fund food, health programs

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