Education, election, schools, taxes
BG school officials holding out hope for provisional ballots to lift levy when final count done Wednesday
Arts and Entertainment, Dance, winter holidays
‘Nutcracker … All Jazzed Up’ gives high energy twist to holiday classic
BG Council seems ready to steer clear of ordinance increasing speed limit to 60 mph on Route 25
economic development, Infrastructure, Road work, Wood County
Roundabout for new data center north of BG nearly ready for motorists to take a spin
Political ‘legends’ Betty Montgomery & Randy Gardner cling to optimism in the face discordant public discourse
Spirit of Wood County awards celebrate six local difference makers
Whooping cough cases on the rise in U.S., eight cases confirmed in Wood County
Education, higher education, Wood County
Denise Bostdorff turns Wood County beginnings into award-winning teaching career
Arts and Entertainment, Books, Business, children, Community Briefs, Community Happenings, Fundraiser, Library, parks, recreation & leisure
What’s happening in our community (updated Nov. 20)
‘Finding Waypoints’ includes BGSU connection between Army Col. Greg Gadson and alumna Terese Schlachter
Tumbling turkeys raise funds for Wood County Museum
BG customers can expect water and sewer rates to increase, electric rates to remain same in 2025
Arts and Entertainment, museum
Arts Beat: Toledo Museum’s complete makeover to better engage visitors with a new vision of art history
Abbott Labs granted variances for fencing and buffer areas for new plant on north end of BG
Wood County Park District seeks funds for Slippery Elm Trail repaving project
Campus, Education, Government, military
Kent State shootings changed many lives – including Doris Herringshaw, a naive student on May 4, 1970
News Break
- SR 582 now open
- Update: Fog closes BGCS schools
- Car strikes turnpike maintenance vehicle on I-280 ramp
- Bradner woman, with three previous OVI convictions, charged in hit-skip crash in downtown BG
- Several street closures and parking restrictions set for BG tree lighting and parade
- Final round of BG leaf collection to begin the first week of December
Community Voices
Clabaugh named Dispatcher of the Year at Ohio State Highway Patrol’s BG Post
Huffman named Trooper of the Year at the BG Post
Books, children, Community Voices
Jeff Orlowski’s latest children’s book recognized for ‘message of hope, empathy & personal growth’
Community Voices, holiday, parks
‘Jingle Bell Jam’ family event to celebrate winter season planned in City Park on Dec. 14
Business, Community Voices, Education, schools
Hagemeyer Fine Photography Senior Scholarship awarded to Hanna Heinze of BGHS
Bentley waiting at the Wood County Dog Shelter for human he can share kisses and walks with
Community Voices, LGBTQIA community, transgender
BGO Pride to hold candlelight vigil in Wooster Green; BG commission honors former council member Sherry
BG Sports results
Agriculture, Community Voices, Education, schools
BG FFA chapter sends 12 members to Annual National FFA Convention and Expo
Community Voices, traffic fatality, traffic safety
Safe Communities joins global remembrance of victims of roadway crashes
Books, Community Voices, Library
Best-selling writer Erik Larson to speak in BG as part of library’s anniversary celebration
Community Voices, higher education
Hammond & Reiff reappointed to Owens CC board of trustees
Obituaries
Community Opinion
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November 20, 2024
Placing the Board of Developmental Disabilities at the back of the parade is a step back for inclusivity & equity
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
Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press
election, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, State Legislature
Ohio Republicans propose requiring proof of citizenship for voting, removal of dropboxes
LBGTQ+, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, State Legislature, transgender
Ohio transgender bathroom ban bill heads to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk
Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, State Legislature
Bills to keep an eye on as Ohio lawmakers return to Statehouse before end of General Assembly
Environment, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, Renewable energy, solar energy, wind turbines
Across the country, a big backlash to new renewables is mounting
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