Whooping cough cases down, Norovirus cases up; repeat food inspection violations troubling
Historic building clears one hurdle permitting it to be converted into duplex
BG school board starts year with new leadership, new open enrollment policy, new public outreach ideas
Pianist Soyeon Kate Lee to serve as guest artist & judge at Dubois festival at BGSU
What’s happening in our community (updated Jan. 17)
BG Community Foundation awards grants to 18 nonprofit groups wanting to make a difference in BG
Daniel Ridenour–‘The Voice’ of Eastwood sports–preps for bigger goals
BG Call to Action focuses on filling gaps in tenant rights, housing, transportation and climate resiliency
New Vision Farms grew out of shared values and importance of sustaining family farms
Dialing back distractions…BG school district looks at firming up cell phone rules to meet state law
Wildlife gets its chance to shine in winter light display
The future of theater revealed in Horizon’s silly adventure ‘Back to the Summer’
Standing up for inclusion: BG Human Relations Commission helps those discriminated against
Wood County Hospital earns high marks for newborn nutrition and postpartum care practices
Tontogany celebrates Thelma Wires – a real live wire at 100 years old
Arts Beat: William Corwin’s creations connect viewers to ancient symbols
Community Voices
Wood Lane Residential Services plans Super Bowl Square Fundraiser
Welcome BG to host annual Social Service Agency Expo on Jan. 24
Grounds for Thought to collect toiletries & hygiene products collection for Brown Bag on Day of Service
BG Sports results
BGSU gets safety grant from state
Aloe, the petite pittie puppy, is waiting at the Wood County Dog Shelter for a new home
Water & sewer district offers advice on how to keep pipes from freezing during cold snap
Children’s Resource Center gets grant to serve youth facing mental health and substance abuse issues
Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press
Serious concerns raised over proliferation of Ohio data centers
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs forced-outing, mandated religious release time policy bill into law
After a year of voter fraud concerns Ohio’s election audit lands north of 99%, again
Ohio’s minimum wage to increase on Jan. 1
Social Security benefits boosted for millions in bill headed to Biden’s desk
Legislature sends bills on early child welfare, mandatory school release for religious instruction, & school expulsion mandate to governor as lame duck session ends
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs transgender bathroom ban bill into law
Ohio Republicans propose requiring proof of citizenship for voting, removal of dropboxes
Ohio transgender bathroom ban bill heads to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk
Bills to keep an eye on as Ohio lawmakers return to Statehouse before end of General Assembly
Across the country, a big backlash to new renewables is mounting
Nearly a third of registered Ohio voters cast their ballots early in the 2024 election
OJC offers rundown of statewide races
Both sides criticize current redistricting system during Ohio Issue 1 forum
Disputes over access to the vote intensify as Ohioans begin to cast ballots
Lawsuit filed challenging Ohio Secretary of State’s new ballot drop off requirements
Ohio recreational marijuana sales exceed $76 million in less then 50 days
Gov. Mike DeWine dispatches Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers to Springfield schools
Ohio Supreme Court approves redistricting summary with only two small revisions
An Ohio city reshaped by Haitian immigrants lands in an unwelcome spotlight
Trump falsely accuses immigrants in Ohio of abducting and eating pets
Democratic leaders join in fight against Ohio Ballot Board summary of anti-gerrymandering proposal
Ohio House Bill 6 Updates: More bill charges on the way while cases continue
Meet the candidates running for Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio Ballot Board approves controversial language to describe anti-gerrymandering amendment
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost settles with FirstEnergy for $20 million
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes anti-gerrymandering reform heading to voters in November
