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  • April 30, 2026 | ‘Friendly visitor’ program may enlist volunteers to socialize with seniors
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News Break

  • Outdoor warning siren test to be conducted at noon on Saturday, May 2
  • Frontier to begin fiber-optic work in Bowling Green
  • Wood County Sheriff's Office to increase patrols as part of 'Click it or Ticket' national blitz
  • Sidewalk Commission to meet tomorrow, April 29
  • Juvenile arrested for alleged assault after fight in parking lot

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Let’s Feed the Need

  • 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

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GFWC Women’s Club of BG to host annual breakfast

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Author to discuss Ohio’s history as a leader in transportation

April 29, 2026

Grass Roots ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house are Thursday, April 30

April 29, 2026

BGSU nursing program achieves 100% first-time NCLEX pass rate

April 29, 2026

Wood County District Public Library reaches $2M fundraising goal

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