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parks, social media January 14, 2026

Wood County Park District increases visibility, public engagement with yearlong marketing campaign

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Julie Carle on January 14, 2026.

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Library reconsiders what it posts in shifting social media environment

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BGSU leads first-of-its-kind global UNESCO study on the motivations, ethical standards of digital content creators

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Teen finds power in turning off smart phone, rejecting social media

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BGSU students podcast to explore history & cultural significance of solar eclipse

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Online comments lead to arrest of BGHS student

Aging, social media

Ann Cavera shares stories of faith, hope, love and laughter in weekly podcast ‘Speeding Past 80’

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Emotions fuel the spread of fake news, BGSU researcher finds

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Safe Communities urges unplugging for a day

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YouTube censors Ohio House hearing video for COVID-19 misinformation

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David Dupont on February 20, 2021.

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BG News suspends print; Falcon Media soldiers on

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David Dupont on April 19, 2020.

Arts and Entertainment, Books, Campus, Popular Culture, social media October 9, 2018

Author Adam Alter warns about the dangers of being hooked on electronics

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David Dupont on October 9, 2018.

Campus, Education, Journalism, social media May 5, 2018

BGSU graduates told to make their voices heard

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David Dupont on May 5, 2018.

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BG Police Division responds to 296 calls over the weekend
Special brush collection begins tomorrow, March 17
Barry Bagels announces new location planned in Bowling Green
High wind advisory issued for today and Monday in Wood County
Fire departments in Wood County selected to receive state grants for equipment and training

Let’s Feed the Need

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

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March 16, 2026

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March 16, 2026

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March 16, 2026

Community invited to give input for Wood County Park District strategic plan

March 15, 2026

Native pollinator and wildlife habitat workshop to take place at Wintergarden Park nature center

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