Arts and Entertainment, BGSU, Books, creative writing, Literature
Ohio poet Maggie Smith muses on rejection, revision and the unfinished self
child abuse and neglect, children, Community, elder abuse, Wood County
Sandi Carsey leaves legacy of looking out for children and their families
artificial intelligence, Courts, law, Library
Wood County judges weigh benefits and risks of AI in the courtroom
artificial intelligence, BGSU, Education, higher education
BGSU maintains mission of being a great value – ‘That is who we are; that is who we’ve always been’
Arts and Entertainment, Black Swamp Arts Festival, Visual art
Details matter to art show jurors at the Black Swamp Arts Festival
Arts and Entertainment, Campus, Community, Community Happenings, Music, recreation & leisure, Visual art
What’s happening in our community (updated Sept. 25)
Business, economic development, manufacturing
BG in the running for multiple manufacturers looking to open new locations
SWCD’s Ag Venture shows the many facets of agriculture in Wood County
BG City Council reviews maps submitted by citizens for new council ward lines
parks, Wood County, Wood County Park District
Wood County Park District expands conservation efforts across local parks
Shifting gears – Jeff Snook ready to relinquish the driver’s seats of his ‘Dream Cars’
‘Pirates of Penzance’ brings hilarity of high seas outlaws to Toledo Repertoire Theatre
Bowser the tortoise comes out of his shell for regular walks around BG City Park
Wood County District Public Library’s services extend to nearly half the county’s population
candidates, Congress, election, town hall
Candidate for Fifth Congressional District gives voters what they’ve been asking for – a town hall
BGSU, peace, travel, World War II
BGSU students bring home lessons of history, peace, perspectives from trip to Hiroshima and Nagasaki
News Break
- BG Police arrest man after women lock themselves in bathroom upon hearing someone in home
- North Baltimore man arrested for alleged assault during child custody exchange
- Liberty Street closed today for emergency utility pole replacement
- Section of North Maple Street to close, Sept. 21-22
- Whitehouse man arrested for allegedly threatening man with gun in BG bar
- BG man arrested after allegedly pulling knife during argument
Community Voices
Bowling Green City Council, City Council, Community Voices, Government, local government
Councilwoman Katelyn Elliott to hold constituent meeting at Grounds for Thought
BG sports scores
Community Voices, volunteers, Youth
New CASA volunteers sworn in
BGSU invites alumni, students, and community to celebrate 2026 Homecoming
Arts and Entertainment, Community Voices, Theater, winter holidays
Toledo Rep casting ‘A Christmas Carol’
BG churches will come together to bless pets
Community Voices, Music, opera, Theater
Toledo Opera to return to Valentine Theatre with ‘Aida’
Community Voices, Education, schools
BG gifted students excel in Perennial Math competition program
Aging, Community Voices, Senior Citizens
Wood County Committee on Aging to host class on fall prevention in Grand Rapids
City of Bowling Green, Community Voices, public transit, transportation, Wood County
Motorists encouraged to participate in a ‘Week Without Driving’
Wood County 4-H’ers win at Ohio State Fair
City of Bowling Green, Community Voices, trees
City of Bowling Green to remove and replace Callery pear trees
Obituaries
Community Opinion
September 25, 2026
Mayor Mike Aspacher encourages voters to renew levy for Wood County Committee on Aging
September 24, 2026
Former Mayor Dick and Nadine Edwards endorse Megan Newlove
September 23, 2026
BG residents encourage voters to renew Wood County Committee on Aging levy
September 19, 2026
Ohio State Board of Education member Teresa Fedor encourages families to create educational opportunities outside of classroom
Ohio Capital Journal
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
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
