BGSU students bring home lessons of history, peace, perspectives from trip to Hiroshima and Nagasaki
‘Turbulent time’ for elections – local officials address election security questions
Ovarian Cancer Connection’s walk turns community support into action during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
What’s happening in our community (updated Sept. 19)
BG asks citizens to help draw new lines for City Council wards
Music to band members’ ears – BG School Board votes to replace 38-year-old marching band uniforms
Making the grade: BG School District scores 4.5 stars on state report card
America 250 Lecture: Sports and culture brought respite to many during Great Depression
BG Council sets goals for 2027 – bulk up urban forestry, audit rental inspections, beef up downtown recycling
2026 Black Swamp Arts Festival defies economic headwinds with strong weekend
BGHS team blends realism and abstract chalk art to win Black Swamp Arts Festival’s Chalk Walk contest
Black Swamp Arts Festival keeps buzzing through second day of art, music, food and fun
Community Voices
Bolan Xu named September ‘Student of the Month’
Community invited to free ‘Freedom Takes Flight’ program, parade, and dedication in Grand Rapids
BGSU to host illustrator Rebecca Lee Kunz at free ‘In the Round’ event tonight, Sept. 18
Wood County District Public Library to host Edmund Kruszynski for free author visit
Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio farmers need help after tariffs, foreign competition bring big struggles
Union membership up — in some places — and more news from the states
Commentary: New Ohio Senate bill would legislate higher ed viewpoints, further power of SB 1
Federal court blocks Ohio’s proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration
‘Springfield is under siege right now.’ ICE agents in Ohio have detained two Haitian pastors
Ohio BMV removes gender change form, says it’s ‘not compatible’ with state law
Ohio immigrant group adds to its list of criminally charged federal agents
Ohio recovery housing has grown nearly 400%, new executive order provides more oversight
Ohio domestic violence resources centers have faced rising requests for services
Head Start changes could eliminate important child health and safety standards in Ohio, nationally
Gubernatorial candidates highlight data center plans. Next Ohio governor will select regulators.
Ohio U.S. Senate candidates offer contrasting visions for data centers
Ohio General Assembly members propose sweeping bill to regulate data center development
Ohio sees second week of ‘significant’ increases in cyclosporiasis cases
Haitian immigrants brace for end of protected status
‘It puts special education back 50 years’ — Ohio advocates concerned over recent federal changes
Ohio saw the largest drop in enrollment after Trump/Republican Affordable Care Act cuts
The loss of local news isn’t just making voters less informed, it makes taxpayers poorer, study says
Ohio proposed constitutional amendment to ban data centers will not be on this year’s ballot
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine calls on lawmakers to get rid of the state’s death penalty
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
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
