BGSU, Campus, higher education, Music, Technology
BGSU trustees hear about new majors in music, AI, & general studies
fire division, first responders, Police
BG Council hears proposal for two new fire stations, and major renovations to police station
Wood County Park District awards grants to 16 municipalities for local park improvements
Aging, Community, Senior Citizens
Orel named interim director for county committee on aging, as search for Niese’s replacement begins
Local dancers present a Black Swamp ‘Nutcracker’
Marc Simon remembered as a dedicated & inspiring professor
BG School Board takes step toward income tax levy – or cuts to sports, extra-curriculars, staff
Government, Technology, Wood County
Ransomware detected in Wood County government’s computer system
Community, Family, Fundraiser, Health
BG family’s life changes with son’s leukemia diagnosis; their community rises to offer help
art, Christmas, holiday, Religion
BG Alliance Church transforms sanctuary into grand display of nativity scenes Dec. 12-15
ArtsX presents an evening of lively & authentic creation
Historic preservation, History, Zoning
Historic preservation conundrum – can old house be saved without being divided into duplex?
‘Saving Sam’ details Sam Goodwin’s Syrian hostage experience during travel quest to visit all 193 countries
Arts and Entertainment, Books, Business, children, Community Briefs, Community Happenings, Fundraiser, Library, parks, recreation & leisure
What’s happening in our community (updated Dec. 10)
Arts and Entertainment, Theater, winter holidays
Toledo Rep’s ‘Christmas Carol’ lights up the holiday spirit
Christmas in the Village lights up Pemberville like a picture postcard
News Break
- Section of East Merry Avenue to be closed for a week due to sanitary sewer work
- BG Housing Agency Committee meeting set for Dec. 18 in city building
- Alyssa Blackburn-Dolan appointed as municipal court judge to replace Mark Reddin
- Section of Troup Avenue to be closed for sanitary sewer work
- BGSU to celebrate fall commencement
- BG Council to hear design consultant's report on city's fire and police stations
Community Voices
children, Christmas, Community Voices, law enforcement
Annual Cops and Kids shopping event scheduled at Meijer stores in Wood County
Aging, Community Voices, health care, Senior Citizens
Wood County honors compassionate caregivers with Golden Care Awards
Books, Community Voices, Environment, Library, recreation & leisure
Ohio writer to speak about the pain & rewards of long distance hiking
Campus, Community Voices, Politics
Democracy and Public Policy Research Network forms advisory board
Community Voices, schools, Sports
BG Christian Academy sports results
Shakespeare Round Table celebrates with Winter Social
Lynn, a higher energy cattle dog mix, is waiting at dog shelter for active family to adopt her
Community Voices, military, Veterans
National Wreaths Across America Day ceremony planned for Saturday by BG Women’s Club
Community Voices, Library, winter holidays
Family’s favorite cookie earns top prize at library’s holiday bake-off
Campus, Community Voices, Fundraiser, Historic preservation
BGSU launches fund drive to preserve Jerome Library mural
Community Voices, Food, food insecurity
First Christian Church of BG to host free drive-thru community meal on Friday
Campus, Community Voices, social media, social science
BGSU leads first-of-its-kind global UNESCO study on the motivations, ethical standards of digital content creators
Obituaries
Community Opinion
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December 13, 2024
Expanding Medicare for everyone would have a widespread positive impact
December 12, 2024
BGHS DECA thanks sponsors who made conference trip possible
December 11, 2024
BGSU student urges city to take action to develop affordable action
December 6, 2024
Owner explains rationale about turning historic former ‘hospital’ into a duplex
Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press
LBGTQ+, Ohio Capital Journal & Associated Press, schools, transgender
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs transgender bathroom ban bill into law
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