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- Bowling Green Residents Encouraged to Recycle Pumpkins Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 12:13 PM In 2014, the U.S. Department of Energy estimated that out of the 1.9 billion pounds of pumpkins grown, 1.3 billion pounds were thrown away, instead of being consumed or composted.
- Bowling Green Municipal Utilities Recognized as a Smart Energy Provider Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 2:42 PM Bowling Green Municipal Utilities has earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association
- First Round of Leaf Collection Begins Monday, Nov. 9 Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 11:11 AM Crews will begin the initial round of leaf collection, Monday Nov. 9. Leaf collection is available for addresses that are eligible for City refuse/recycling collection and is not connected to the regular refuse/recycling collection schedule.
- Leave the Leaves Community Partnership Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 10:23 AM The City of Bowling Green, Bowling Green Save Our Neighborhood Group, and the Bowling Green State University Environmental Service Club are partnering to educate and aid community members to switch their lawn care practices to a more sustainable choice.
- Bowling Green Community Center to Host Fall into Fun Fest Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 3:34 PM The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department invites families to enjoy an evening of free fun, games, and activities during Fall into Fun Fest on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Finding Conservation Importance in Art Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 5:28 PM The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department is excited to invite the community to explore the intersection of art and conservation in partnership with the Bowling Green State University Honors College.
- Historic Site of the Month: October 2026 Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 4:41 PM This month's Historic Preservation Commission Site is Kelly’s Swimming Pool, Municipal Natatorium, Recreation Park Swimming Pool, Urschel Quarry, and University Pond.
- Electric Utility Work Scheduled Near Savoie and Touraine Avenues Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 10:18 AM Parham Drilling, a contractor working on behalf of the Bowling Green Electric Division, will be conducting directional boring in the area of Savoie Avenue and Touraine Avenue over the next several weeks.
- Oak Grove Cemetery Notice Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 1:43 PM All decorations, wreaths and grave blankets must be removed from Oak Grove Cemetery by Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in preparation for the fall cleanup conducted by the Cemetery Maintenance Crew. The cleanup will begin on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
- City of Bowling Green Natural Gas Aggregation Program Update Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 12:13 PM Bowling Green will continue with IGS Energy of Dublin, OH as the supplier of natural gas to participants in its Natural Gas Aggregation Program.
- Bowling Green Human Relations Commission Announces Grant Opportunity Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 9:24 AM The Bowling Green Human Relations Commission (HRC) is pleased to announce the opening of its grant application window. Applications will be accepted Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, 2026.
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- Youth Basketball Programs City archive Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 12:33 PM The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department is accepting participants for the Youth Basketball Program, children ages 5-12.
- Spooks & Spokes Slow Roll Bike Ride to Have Halloween Theme City archive Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 9:08 AM The City of Bowling Green’s Bicycle Safety Commission will host the final slow roll bike ride of the season with a Halloween twist. The ride, titled Spooks & Spokes, will be held Sunday, October 25th at 2:00 PM.
- Wood County Health Department Provides Update on Measles Investigation City archive Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 2:48 PM Please see the important announcement from our community partner, the Wood County Health Department.
- Family Friendly Fireside Fun! City archive Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 9:58 AM The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department is excited to invite the community to a family friendly, fireside experience at Wintergarden/ St. John’s Preserve on Thursday, Oct. 29. Participants are encouraged to drop into the Rotary Nature Center, 615 S Wintergarden Rd…
- Scrap Tire Recycling Event City archive Wed, Sep 2, 2026 Wood County residents can recycle tires from passenger vehicles and light trucks from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at the parking lot of the Wood County Fairgrounds. There is a $1 fee per tire, required by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and a limit of 10 tires…
- Bicycle Safey Commission to Partner with Wood County Park District for Black Swamp Glow Roll City archive Thu, Aug 27, 2026 In partnership with the Wood County Park District and Lake Erie West, the City of Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission will be hosting a nocturnal, family-friendly, bright bike ride along the Slippery Elm Trail. The ride will meet at the Black Swamp Preserve on Friday…
- Bowling Green Firefighters Launch Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser City archive Tue, Aug 4, 2026 Bowling Green Firefighters Launch Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser with "Battle of the Badges" Competition The Bowling Green Firefighters Local 2379 is launching its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser to support local breast cancer patients. This year…
- Bike BG Slow Roll Bikers and Brewers – August 16 City archive Mon, Jul 27, 2026 The City of Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission continues the series of community bike rides next month. August’s slow roll, titled Bikers and Brewers, will meet on Sunday, August 16, at 2:00 PM. Participants should meet at Arlyn’s, located at 520 Hankey Ave. This leisurely…
- Parks & Recreation Seeking Public Input for Five-Year Master Plan City archive Wed, Jul 1, 2026 The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Department is seeking input from citizens as it prepares the City's next Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The master plan is a comprehensive five-year blueprint for facilities, parks and programming, shaped by community input. Representatives…
- BG Boom Festival & Fireworks - Road Closures City archive Fri, Jun 26, 2026 In conjunction with the Community Fireworks Display on July 3, temporary road closures and altered traffic patterns will be implemented. As announced previously by the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, the BG BOOM Festival and Fireworks will take place July 3 at the Northwest…
- Put a Lid on It! Free Youth Bike Helmets Available City archive Tue, May 26, 2026 To help prevent injuries and save lives, the Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission is partnering with the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in a statewide effort to remind children to “Put a Lid on It!” during the month of May – Ohio Bike Helmet Safety…
- CANCELLED: Pedal Through History Slow Roll Bike Ride Planned in Celebration of America 250 City archive Tue, May 26, 2026 ***Due to forecasted weather, this event has been cancelled.*** The City of Bowling Green’s Bicycle Safety Commission will host its second slow roll bike ride of the season as part of the community’s celebration of America 250. The Pedal Through History ride will take place on…
- Bowling Green Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Planned for Monday, May 25th City archive Mon, May 18, 2026 In conjunction with the Memorial Day Parade, scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 25th, several Bowling Green streets will be temporarily closed while the parade is in motion. Street closures will be “rolling” meaning that roads will be closed shortly before the parade…
- 2026 Ride of Silence City archive Thu, Apr 23, 2026 On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the 10th annual Bowling Green Ride of Silence will start and end at the Veterans Building Parking Lot, located at City Park. The ride will cover ~8 miles, with a speed no faster than 12 MPH, and will have an escort provided by the Bowling Green Police…
- Bicycle Spokesperson of the Year Nominations Due May 15th City archive Wed, Apr 15, 2026 The City of Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission is sponsoring their annual Bicycle Spokesperson of the Year award. Any Bowling Green citizen can be nominated who exemplifies the spirit of bicycling through involvement in biking, bike safety or bike-related activities.…
- April Brush Collection City archive Fri, Apr 10, 2026 The next Brush Collection will begin on Monday, April 20. To ensure pickup, residents must place their brush on the curb by Monday, April 20 by 7am. This is the first brush collection of the year. The next collection will be in May 2026. Brush should not be placed curbside any…
- *All Vouchers have been claimed: Vouchers for Native Plants Available for Bowling Green Homeowners City archive Thu, Apr 9, 2026 The City of Bowling Green is excited to partner with the Friends of the Wood County Parks to provide plant vouchers for residents to use at their Spring Native Plant Sale. Each voucher is redeemable for one (1) plant (value of $7). Homeowners are allowed to redeem up to five (5)…
- Pedal for the Planet Slow Roll Bike Ride Planned in Celebration of Earth Day City archive Wed, Apr 1, 2026 The City of Bowling Green’s Bicycle Safety Commission will host its first slow roll bike ride of the season in celebration of Earth Day. The ride, titled Pedal for the Planet, will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, beginning at 12:30 PM. Riders should meet at the Montessori…
- Mulch Matters: Tree Care Workshop and Volunteer Day City archive Wed, Apr 1, 2026 Mulch is a vital part of maintaining healthy trees in the urban forest. Join the Urban Forestry Division to learn proper mulching techniques and practice hands on learning through volunteering. The Urban Forest Arboretum was established in 2008 to display the different types of…
- Adult Egg Scramble Returns to the Bowling Green Community Center City archive Tue, Mar 17, 2026 The City of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of the Adult Egg Scramble, taking place at 8:30 p.m. on April 11, at the Bowling Green Community Center. Participants will enjoy the fun of an egg hunt, held outside in the dark! Adults 18…
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- Wallace Avenue Construction Conditions May Impact Trick-or-Treating Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 11:30 AM No longer on the city's News Flash feed since Nov 2, 2026. The city may have removed or archived it; check the city's site.
- Brim Road Closure for Utility Maintenance Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 4:19 PM No longer on the city's News Flash feed since Nov 1, 2026. The city may have removed or archived it; check the city's site.
- Utility Line Clearance work to Cause Intermittent Closures Along Brim Rd, Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 2:18 PM The city has taken this post down from its site.
- Smart Salting Workshop to Help Residents and Professionals Prepare for Winter Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 9:56 AM No longer on the city's News Flash feed since Nov 1, 2026. The city may have removed or archived it; check the city's site.
- Brush Collection Begins Oct. 19 Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 12:33 PM The city has taken this post down from its site.
- South Enterprise Street Intermittent Lane Closures Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 10:05 AM The city has taken this post down from its site.
- Parks and Recreation Warns Businesses of Fraudulent Solicitation Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 9:47 AM No longer on the city's News Flash feed since Nov 1, 2026. The city may have removed or archived it; check the city's site.
- Monday Morning Meditation and Movement Continues Indoors Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 12:39 PM No longer on the city's News Flash feed since Oct 29, 2026. The city may have removed or archived it; check the city's site.
- Trick-or-Treat Night October 31, 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m. Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 8:34 AM No longer on the city's News Flash feed since Oct 29, 2026. The city may have removed or archived it; check the city's site.
- Prescribed Fire Planned for Wintergarden/ St. John's Nature Preserve Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 3:31 PM No longer on the city's News Flash feed since Oct 28, 2026. The city may have removed or archived it; check the city's site.
- Week Without Driving Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 11:58 AM The city has taken this post down from its site.
- Bowling Green Hydrant Flushing and Testing Program Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 12:55 PM No longer on the city's News Flash feed since Oct 16, 2026. The city may have removed or archived it; check the city's site.
- Community Conversation Series for Not In Our Town Bowling Green Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 11:17 AM No longer on the city's News Flash feed since Oct 16, 2026. The city may have removed or archived it; check the city's site.
- City of Bowling Green to Install New Sidewalks on Conneaut Avenue Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 4:29 PM No longer on the city's News Flash feed since Oct 14, 2026. The city may have removed or archived it; check the city's site.
- Historic Building of the Month – September 2026 Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 8:54 AM No longer on the city's News Flash feed since Oct 9, 2026. The city may have removed or archived it; check the city's site.