Voters reject BG School levy by narrow margin; district officials hope provisional votes may push to win column
Republicans make a clean sweep of all races for Wood County offices
AP election results dashboard
Pop culture research from comic books to Swifties highlights 2024 Ray Browne Conference at BGSU
Environment, Government, Infrastructure
BG city leaders told now is the time to go green when designing infrastructure projects
Campus, History, International Affairs
Almost 80 years after the bombing of Hiroshima, the world is still haunted by the prospect of nuclear war, historian tells students at BGSU
Community, Education, schools, Sports
Gold medalist Scott Hamilton is done ice skating, but he continues to wow fans back in BG
Business, Community, Fashion, sustainability, Wood County Fairgrounds
Community gathers for vintage and one-of-a-kind treasures at BG Thrift Fest
Arts and Entertainment, Books, Business, children, Community Briefs, Community Happenings, Fundraiser, Library, parks, recreation & leisure
What’s happening in our community (updated Nov. 5)
Business, Historic preservation, History
Glass was king in BG during oil boom – ‘Crystal City’ had big but fragile role in city history
Arts and Entertainment, Downtown Bowling Green
Creators young and old in art celebrated in BG Community Art Show
Veteran checks Honor Flight trip off her bucket list thanks to Wood Haven Dare to Dream program
Clover Legacy Foundation turns milkshakes into 4-H community service and educational opportunities
Community, heroes, Wood County
Four local heroes to be honored for trying to save strangers
Arts and Entertainment, Education, schools, Theater
Drama club’s ‘Macbeth’ packs a punch
Door-to-door checks done – No lead pipes found in 7,200 water service lines in BG
News Break
- BG Police pursue speeding motorcycle which reportedly turned off lights and reached speed of 100 mph
- Wood County election results for county races, mental health levy and BG Schools income tax
- BG Council considers changing speed limit from 50 to 60 mph on Ohio 25 from Newton to Bishop roads
- Woman cited for punching another woman in face at downtown bar
- BG arrest man for allegedly having a gun on him while being intoxicated
- East Gypsy Lane to be closed to traffic at South Main Street later this week
Community Voices
Two food trucks to serve during BG Brewfest featuring local beers and music for park foundation
Community Voices, transportation
BG Transit Advisory Committee and vehicle accident prevention subcommittee to meet
Community Voices, schools, Veterans
BGHS students honor local veterans with annual assembly; each school will host own program
Agriculture, Community Voices, Education, schools
BG FFA Chapter shares results of fall season full of competitions and career development events
Pudge, who loves walks and cuddling with his peeps, waiting for home at Wood County Dog Shelter
Wood County Veterans Service Office moving to county complex on East Gypsy Lane Road
Arts and Entertainment, Campus, Community Voices, Music
Falcon Marching Band to perform Sounds of the Stadium in Stroh Center
Students at BG Middle School and three elementaries recognized for month of October
Spirit of Wood County Awards to recognize citizens for outstanding service to communities
Community Voices, food insecurity
Free drive-thru community meal set for Friday at First Christian Church in BG
children, Community Voices, holiday, Senior Citizens
Holiday Outreach Project at senior center to help grandparents raising grandchildren
Campus, Community Voices, Politics
BGSU to host Day of Dialogue to promote nonpartisan engagement
Community Opinion
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November 1, 2024
BG Chamber of Commerce endorses renewal levy for substance abuse recovery and mental health services
October 31, 2024
Deadline for election letters
October 31, 2024
Get politicians out of the way. Vote yes on Issue one to ban gerrymandering
October 30, 2024
BG must approve levy to provide adequate funding for quality education
Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, voting
Nearly a third of registered Ohio voters cast their ballots early in the 2024 election
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press
OJC offers rundown of statewide races
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, redistricting, Uncategorized
Both sides criticize current redistricting system during Ohio Issue 1 forum
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press
Disputes over access to the vote intensify as Ohioans begin to cast ballots
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press
Lawsuit filed challenging Ohio Secretary of State’s new ballot drop off requirements
cannabis, election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, Religion
Ohio recreational marijuana sales exceed $76 million in less then 50 days
election, Immigration, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press
Gov. Mike DeWine dispatches Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers to Springfield schools
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, redistricting
Ohio Supreme Court approves redistricting summary with only two small revisions
election, Immigration, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press
An Ohio city reshaped by Haitian immigrants lands in an unwelcome spotlight
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press
Trump falsely accuses immigrants in Ohio of abducting and eating pets
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press
Democratic leaders join in fight against Ohio Ballot Board summary of anti-gerrymandering proposal
Energy, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, state government
Ohio House Bill 6 Updates: More bill charges on the way while cases continue
Courts, election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, Uncategorized
Meet the candidates running for Ohio Supreme Court
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press
Ohio Ballot Board approves controversial language to describe anti-gerrymandering amendment
Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, state government
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost settles with FirstEnergy for $20 million
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, redistricting
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes anti-gerrymandering reform heading to voters in November
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, redistricting
Signatures certified: Ohio anti-gerrymandering amendment on its way to November ballot
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press
Republican VP nominee J.D. Vance rallies hometown Ohio crowd in Middletown
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press
BREAKING: President Joe Biden bows out of reelection campaign
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press
Former President Trump taps Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as running mate in 2024
gun violence, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press
Trump taken off stage at Butler rally after possible gunshots heard
Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, traffic fatality, traffic safety
Ohio traffic deaths up compared to ten years ago despite recent declines
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, redistricting
Ohio redistricting reform group submits more than 731,000 signatures, sets sights on November
LBGTQ+, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, State Legislature
Ohio House passes transgender bathroom and locker room ban for K-12 schools and colleges
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, State Legislature
Republican lawmakers working on sweeping changes to Ohio election administration
Abortion, health care, Maternal Health, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press
Ohio Democrats seek regulation of crisis pregnancy centers
History, holiday, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, racial justice, State Legislature
Ohio lawmaker seeks to honor Randolph Freedpeople on Juneteenth
Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, State Legislature
Harsh penalties and gag orders: Lawmakers discuss plans for long-shot constitutional convention
children, Education, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, schools, Youth
71% of Ohio eighth graders not proficient in math, according to a new report
criminal justice, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, Politics
Donald Trump is a convicted felon. Some Ohio leaders react with fury, others silence
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, State Legislature
Ohio House sends foreign influence, Biden ballot fix legislation to Senate
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, State Legislature