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May 9, 2026 | ‘Painted Lady’ on North Prospect Street with colorful history came close to being torn down
May 8, 2026 | National Day of Prayer in BG brings some Christians together to praise God and country
May 8, 2026 | Wood County Museum’s ‘Past Into the Future’ exhibit shares stories of everyday people that built community
May 7, 2026 | Exteriors of 6,000-plus homes being surveyed by health department in BG
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Leroy and Reed avenues to close for sewer and water line work
Interstate 475 South to be closed this weekend for repair
Wood County Board of Elections to meet to certify results of primary
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