Catholic Climate Covenant presentation calls for ‘integral ecology’ and urgent climate action
County planning commission recommends rezoning of 13 properties on edge of Meta data center
BG ‘Pride’ to celebrate LGBTQIA+ community during time of opposition
What’s happening in our community (updated June 4)
Treehouses, trellises, swingsets and decks secure spaces in front yard zoning in BG
Porchfest turns neighborhood notes into welcoming BG tradition
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
How to make your voice heard by elected officials … don’t give up, somebody is keeping tally
Music community rallies together to continue chaos and creation at Rat Fest 3
Rezoning request filed for 32 acres surrounding the Meta data center site
Pemberville’s Hometown Heroes Memorial Walk affirms community’s support of military members, first responders
Community Voices
Scammers pose as Better Business Bureau in fraudulent emails
Wood County District Public Library Foundation to host annual Novel Night Benefit
Free ‘Rhythm on the River’ concert series to return in Grand Rapids
Free slow roll bike tour in BG to ‘Pedal Through History’
Commentary: Jazz great Sonny Rollins, the last musician standing from ‘A Great Day in Harlem,’ has died
BG electrical rate increase and rooftop solar charges questioned
Explainer: What’s in the price of a gallon of gas?
President of Wood County Republican Women’s Club calls for end of dehumanizing rhetoric
Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio men previously involved with LifeWise Academy charged with sex crimes involving minors
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
Bill that could limit abortion pill access starts trip through Ohio Senate
Opponents testify against bill tying funding to Ohio higher education overhaul compliance
Property tax repeal campaign behind goal as deadline for 2026 ballot approaches
Ohio Republican bill slammed as another tax giveaway for the rich
Petitioners get approval to start gathering signatures for data center ban on Ohio ballot.
Ohio House once again passes 24-hour waiting period bill for abortion care
Ohio Democrats propose utility rate freeze, consumer dividend
Ohio State University selects Ravi Bellamkonda as new president with $1.4 million salary
Report urges Ohio lawmakers to nix data center tax breaks and require them to build their own power
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine emphasizes kids’ safety, education policy in final State of the State address
Nearly half of Ohio’s renters are paying more than they can afford on rent, new report shows
Group seeks to eliminate Ohio property taxes; experts warn it would create devastating budget cuts
Ohio lawmakers queue up data center study commission
Economists: Cutting immigration will harm Ohio’s economy
Ohio GOP bill would tie state university funding to compliance with new anti-diversity higher ed law
Ohio receives federal child care grant as sector continues to search for funding answers
Voting rights groups sue Ohio over law cancelling registrations without notice
Advocacy group says more than 113,000 Ohioans are going without Affordable Care Act coverage
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
After health subsidies expire, marketplace enrollment takes a big dip in Ohio
Reproductive rights regulated, tested in Ohio Republican bills, as Dems continue attempts to protect
Incoming health care changes mean more overall struggles for Ohioans, advocates say
Energy market watchers see Ohio electric bills rising as data center demand continues
Ohio lawmakers send five property tax reform measures to the governor
Ohio lawmakers clear absentee ballot, citizenship restrictions for House floor vote
Here’s where the Ohio House property tax reform bills stand in the Ohio Senate
Ohio Senate approves bill requiring that absentee ballots arrive by Election Day to be counted
