Mother-daughter duo to host open house Saturday for new veterinary clinic in BG
BGSU, City of Bowling Green, law enforcement, Police
City and BGSU get $700,000 from state to help build BG Law Enforcement Education and Training Center
Wood County library board of trustees: Give the people what they want
America 250, Community, Wood County
Wood County’s America 250 Block Party moves indoors, but the celebration continued
Community, Technology, Theater
Black Swamp Players production examines the potential humanity of robots
Arts and Entertainment, Campus, Community, Community Happenings, Music, recreation & leisure, Visual art
What’s happening in our community (updated June 19)
Flower Pot Challenge gives BG residents chance to try out their green thumbs to spruce up their front porches
Ohio Veteran of the Year claims ‘BGSU changed the trajectory of my life’
BG ‘artists’ asked to pick up paint brushes to create community mosaic for BG City Building
Wood County Museum becomes concert venue for Music at the Museum series
Food, food insecurity, Government
Wood County sees fewer people qualifying for SNAP, and grocery prices eating up monthly benefits faster
Wood County Park District grants easement to Black Swamp Conservancy to complete Buttonwood Park restoration project
Sunshine, music and art draw visitors to Art in the Park
BGSU researcher contributes to newly published global roadmap for combating toxic algal blooms
Aging, Community, elder abuse, Veterans, Wood County, Wood County Senior Center
Patriotism without protection of vulnerable elders is ‘hollow’
Library’s summer reading program is staple for kids; now adults get in on the fun
News Break
- UPDATE: BG Police Division seeks public's assistance in locating missing teenager
- Slippery Elm Trail paving to begin
- Chance of thunderstorms expected this evening, June 16
- City of Bowling Green announces delays and closures for Juneteenth
- BG Police arrest Michigan man for allegedly obstructing official business and resisting arrest
- BG Police arrest man who allegedly threatened to harm woman and her cat
Community Voices
Community Voices, Employment, law enforcement
Ohio State Highway Patrol to host recruitment and aviation event
As Ohioans make Independence Day plans, fire marshal highlights dangers of illegal and homemade fireworks
America 250, Community Voices, History
Old Gilead Bookstore to host free presentation about ‘Missionaries of the Maumee’
League of Women Voters of Bowling Green holds 74th annual meeting
Community Voices, Housing, volunteers
Habitat for Humanity of Wood County invites community to volunteer open house
Free concert in Grand Rapids to feature Organic Ingredients on Sunday, June 28
Business, Community Voices, Food
BG Chamber of Commerce announces ribbon-cutting at Roi Et Thai Cuisine & Eatery
Wood County District Public Library seeks nominations for John M. Gibson award
America 250, Community Voices, History
Free lecture in Grand Rapids to discuss culture of Cold War
Wood County Committee on Aging now scheduling cholesterol screenings
BG Exchange Club delivers treats to BG Manor residents
Community Voices, traffic fatality, traffic safety, transportation
Drivers reminded to keep eye out for motorcycles this summer
Community Opinion
June 17, 2026
Supply chain issues can have devastating effects on food banks
June 8, 2026
Commentary: Five ways data centers endanger their local communities & the country as a whole
June 5, 2026
BG resident says calls to ax and reduce property taxes are irrational
May 26, 2026
Commentary: Jazz great Sonny Rollins, the last musician standing from ‘A Great Day in Harlem,’ has died
Ohio Capital Journal
data centers, Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio proposed constitutional amendment to ban data centers will not be on this year’s ballot
Ohio Capital Journal, state government
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine calls on lawmakers to get rid of the state’s death penalty
Ohio Capital Journal, voting, Voting rights
Ohio Republican lawmakers send constitutional amendment requiring voter photo ID to ballot
Ohio men previously involved with LifeWise Academy charged with sex crimes involving minors
Education, Ohio Capital Journal, Uncategorized
Ohio bill would require increased accountability for schools using private school vouchers
Ohio Republicans work to get voter photo ID on the ballot, enshrined in state constitution
Abortion, Health, health care, Ohio Capital Journal
Bill that could limit abortion pill access starts trip through Ohio Senate
Opponents testify against bill tying funding to Ohio higher education overhaul compliance
Ohio Capital Journal, property taxes, Uncategorized
Property tax repeal campaign behind goal as deadline for 2026 ballot approaches
Ohio Republican bill slammed as another tax giveaway for the rich
data centers, Ohio Capital Journal, Uncategorized
Petitioners get approval to start gathering signatures for data center ban on Ohio ballot.
Abortion, Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio House once again passes 24-hour waiting period bill for abortion care
Ohio Capital Journal, utilities
Ohio Democrats propose utility rate freeze, consumer dividend
Ohio State University selects Ravi Bellamkonda as new president with $1.4 million salary
data centers, Ohio Capital Journal
Report urges Ohio lawmakers to nix data center tax breaks and require them to build their own power
Ohio Capital Journal, state government
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine emphasizes kids’ safety, education policy in final State of the State address
Ohio Capital Journal, rental housing
Nearly half of Ohio’s renters are paying more than they can afford on rent, new report shows
Ohio Capital Journal, property taxes
Group seeks to eliminate Ohio property taxes; experts warn it would create devastating budget cuts
data centers, Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio lawmakers queue up data center study commission
Economy, Immigration, Ohio Capital Journal
Economists: Cutting immigration will harm Ohio’s economy
higher education, Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio GOP bill would tie state university funding to compliance with new anti-diversity higher ed law
child care, Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio receives federal child care grant as sector continues to search for funding answers
Ohio Capital Journal, Voting rights
Voting rights groups sue Ohio over law cancelling registrations without notice
health care, health insurance, Ohio Capital Journal
Advocacy group says more than 113,000 Ohioans are going without Affordable Care Act coverage
Education, Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio GOP lawmakers to formally pledge support for dismantling of U.S. Department of Education
The challenges of bringing a ballot initiative to Ohio voters, and why it’s harder than ever
Health, health care, health insurance, Ohio Capital Journal
After health subsidies expire, marketplace enrollment takes a big dip in Ohio
Abortion, Ohio Capital Journal, Reproductive rights
Reproductive rights regulated, tested in Ohio Republican bills, as Dems continue attempts to protect
Health, health care, health insurance, Ohio Capital Journal
Incoming health care changes mean more overall struggles for Ohioans, advocates say
data centers, Energy, Ohio Capital Journal
Energy market watchers see Ohio electric bills rising as data center demand continues
Ohio Capital Journal, property taxes
