BG author introduces Gracie, the special needs support dog, in first self-published children’s book
Pets and their people get decked out to say ‘thanks’ for BG Dog Park amenities
Books, Halloween, holiday, Journalism
Paranormal investigation—where ghost hunting meets history at North Baltimore library talk
Books, Education, literacy, schools
BG students journey to ‘Eerie Elementary’ for spooky-funny stories through 1BookBG
Food, food insecurity, History, Wood County Museum, Wood County Park District
America 250 Series: Great Depression changed how Americans produced, prepared, purchased and accessed food
BG leaders explore creation of community land trusts to provide affordable housing
BGSU, Books, indigenous people, Literature
In the Round speaker Shane Hawk discusses scary stories and breaking the rules
Local poll workers cautioned about possibility of election interference by governmental agencies
BGSU, food insecurity, Halloween, holiday
‘Scaroling for Cans’ hopes to help take the fright out of food insecurity
BGSU, BGSU Public Good News Lab
Ohio higher education grads struggling to land jobs after college
Arts and Entertainment, BGSU, Community, Music
Local Black Swamp Pluckers strike a chord at BGSU’s Orchard Guitar Festival
candidates, election, Wood County
Oestreich and Wongrowski in running for county auditor seat
Agriculture, animals, Wood County, Wood County Fair, Youth
Bristol McDowell is a Junior Ambassador for Today’s Youth in Agriculture for her love of animals & agriculture
Arts and Entertainment, Campus, Community, Community Happenings, Music, recreation & leisure, Visual art
What’s happening in our community (updated Oct. 26)
Judge candidates Newlove and Ruck cite experience handling juvenile and probate cases
Wood County District Public Library asking for a 6-year levy renewal
News Break
- BG Police arrest two brothers for alleged thefts from parked vehicles
- Brim Road to be closed Thursday and Friday for work on electrical transmission lines
- Toledo man released from Wood County Jail is back behind bars after he reportedly stole bike to get home
- ODOT to hold open house on two proposed roundabouts on Ohio 64 between BG and Haskins
- Tiffin man arrested for allegedly assaulting BG police officer
- BGSU awarded $1.95 million grant to advance civic education across Ohio
Community Voices
McClure United Methodist Church to serve up baked steak dinners on Nov. 13
City of Bowling Green, Community Voices, construction
Wallace Avenue construction conditions may impact trick-or-treating
Community Voices, composting, recycling
BG residents encouraged to recycle pumpkins and gourds at city yard waste location
Christmas, Community Voices, Library, museum, winter holidays
Free ‘Hayes Train Special’ to feature interactive exhibit
BG sports scores
Community Voices, first responders, Fundraiser
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to host fundraiser for family of fallen police officer
Community Voices, Food, Fundraiser
BG Kiwanis Club to be serving pancakes and sausage Saturday at BGHS
Aging, Community Voices, Senior Citizens, Wood County Senior Center
Care Compass Project to offer free training for caregivers, those who may become caregivers
Christmas, Community Voices, holiday, winter holidays
BG Alliance Church invites community to ‘Come to the Stable’
Community Voices, Education, grants, History
Elmwood High School students visit Fort Meigs Historic Site through American Battlefield Trust’s grant program
Community Voices, History, Wood County Museum
McMaster to speak on Revolutionary War in Maumee River Valley at next museum tea
Wood Haven Health Care names Emily Aurand as new director of nursing
Obituaries
Community Opinion
October 30, 2026
BG Mayor Mike Aspacher says Brenna Reynolds and Mark Wongrowski would bring ‘thoughtful, practical’ approaches to county offices
October 30, 2026
Vivek Ramaswamy ‘cannot be trusted with Ohio’s public funds’
October 30, 2026
Wood County Committee on Aging renewal levy is ‘an investment’ in parents, neighbors, friends, selves
October 30, 2026
Megan Newlove is ‘patient, thoughtful, and steady’
Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio labor market weakens in September
child abuse and neglect, election, Ohio Capital Journal
Acton’s brother condemns attack ad featuring her estranged mom in Ohio governor race
election, Ohio Capital Journal
Outside groups pour hundreds of millions into Ohio races for governor, U.S. Senate
Ohio saw the biggest decline in homeownership affordability, new report shows
election, Ohio Capital Journal, voting
Ohio early vote way up compared to 2022 but absentee ballot requests are down
election, Ohio Capital Journal, voting
Ohio voters are deeply concerned about corruption, poll shows
data centers, Ohio Capital Journal
A construction ban on data centers would be better for Ohio than the status quo, study says
gas prices, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Ohio lawmakers approve 90-day gas tax holiday just weeks ahead of election
gas prices, Ohio Capital Journal, State Legislature
Gas tax holiday proposal gets first hearing in Ohio Senate
Agriculture, Economy, Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio farmers need help after tariffs, foreign competition bring big struggles
Employment, Ohio Capital Journal, Unions
Union membership up — in some places — and more news from the states
higher education, Ohio Capital Journal
Commentary: New Ohio Senate bill would legislate higher ed viewpoints, further power of SB 1
election, Ohio Capital Journal
Federal court blocks Ohio’s proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration
Immigration, Ohio Capital Journal, Refugees
‘Springfield is under siege right now.’ ICE agents in Ohio have detained two Haitian pastors
Immigration, Ohio Capital Journal, Refugees
Ohio BMV removes gender change form, says it’s ‘not compatible’ with state law
Immigration, Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio immigrant group adds to its list of criminally charged federal agents
Ohio Capital Journal, Opioid crisis, state government
Ohio recovery housing has grown nearly 400%, new executive order provides more oversight
domestic violence, Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio domestic violence resources centers have faced rising requests for services
child care, Ohio Capital Journal
Head Start changes could eliminate important child health and safety standards in Ohio, nationally
data centers, election, Ohio Capital Journal
Gubernatorial candidates highlight data center plans. Next Ohio governor will select regulators.
data centers, election, Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio U.S. Senate candidates offer contrasting visions for data centers
data centers, Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio General Assembly members propose sweeping bill to regulate data center development
Food, food safety, Ohio Capital Journal, Uncategorized
Ohio sees second week of ‘significant’ increases in cyclosporiasis cases
Immigration, Ohio Capital Journal
Haitian immigrants brace for end of protected status
Education, Ohio Capital Journal
‘It puts special education back 50 years’ — Ohio advocates concerned over recent federal changes
health care, Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio saw the largest drop in enrollment after Trump/Republican Affordable Care Act cuts
Journalism, Ohio Capital Journal
The loss of local news isn’t just making voters less informed, it makes taxpayers poorer, study says
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
