Community, Family, firefighting, Fundraiser
Community rallies after fire destroys Bradner home; nephew among firefighters at scene, now leads support effort
White’s Fish Market in BG began selling fish door-to-door, and grew to well-respected fishmonger for decades
Arts and Entertainment, Music, Theater
‘Fiddler on the Roof’ offers classic tale of tradition versus true love
Arts and Entertainment, Campus, Community, Community Happenings, Music, recreation & leisure, Visual art
What’s happening in our community (updated June 8)
local government, Senior Citizens, Zoning
Zoning change sought for senior living facility next to QuikTrip on east side of BG
Arts and Entertainment, Theater
Horizon Youth Theatre takes a chance and wins with ‘Be More Chill’
public health, Wood County Health Department
Robison accepts job at ODH; Wood County Board of Health appoints Aeschliman as interim commissioner
BGSU graduate Kalli Gregory competes for Miss Ohio wearing Miss BG sash
Stay tuned in … WBGU-TV saved from pulling the plug by arrangement with WGTE Public Media
Climate Change, Environment, Religion
Catholic Climate Covenant presentation calls for ‘integral ecology’ and urgent climate action
data centers, Wood County, Zoning
County planning commission recommends rezoning of 13 properties on edge of Meta data center
Community, LGBTQ+, LGBTQIA community
BG ‘Pride’ to celebrate LGBTQIA+ community during time of opposition
Treehouses, trellises, swingsets and decks secure spaces in front yard zoning in BG
Arts and Entertainment, Community, Food, Music
Porchfest turns neighborhood notes into welcoming BG tradition
BGSU, criminal justice, Education, Wood County Jail
Wood County Jail IGNITE project shows signs of sparking change in inmates’ lives
WCADAMHS approves funding for local mental health and addiction services agencies for FY 27
News Break
- Pedestrian beacon at Wooster & Maple to be temporarily deactivated
- Sheriff's Office asks for public's help locating missing Jerry City teenager
- Update: 9-1-1 back in service
- I-75 open this weekend; Route 105 closed beginning Monday, June 8
- Final asphalt repairs to South Main Street to start June 8
- Traffic signal to be out of service for about 4 hours at Washington and Main Street intersection Friday
Community Voices
BGSU, Community Voices, Education, higher education
BGSU President’s Leadership Academy names Toledo area resident as newest scholar
Community Voices, Education, higher education, Sports
Track & field record-setter Julia Barnett commits to Washington University
Community Voices, History, museum
Sauder Village to celebrate 50 years with birthday party
Business, Community Voices, Sports
Pin Seeker indoor virtual golf business opens in Rossford
Community Voices, Education, schools
May BGMS ‘Students of the Month’ and elementary ‘Bobcat Pride’ winners announced
art, Arts and Entertainment, Community Voices, Music, Visual art
Free ‘Art in the Park’ returns to Simpson Garden Park on Friday, June 12
America 250, Community Voices, History
Lecture series to feature local World War II aviation accidents
Community Voices, Mental Health, parks
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Awareness Campaign to launch in local parks
animals, Community Voices, dog shelter
Pit mix, Ellie, looks for new family after losing her dad
Wood County under ‘slight risk’ for severe weather today, June 6
Arts and Entertainment, Community Voices, Music
St. Timothy’s to host HarpFEST
Community Voices, News Break, Road work
I-75 open this weekend; Route 105 closed beginning Monday, June 8
Community Opinion
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
May 12, 2026
BG electrical rate increase and rooftop solar charges questioned
Ohio Capital Journal
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
Ohio lawmakers send five property tax reform measures to the governor
Ohio lawmakers clear absentee ballot, citizenship restrictions for House floor vote
Ohio Capital Journal, property taxes
Here’s where the Ohio House property tax reform bills stand in the Ohio Senate
election, Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Senate approves bill requiring that absentee ballots arrive by Election Day to be counted
Ohio Capital Journal, redistricting
