City of Bowling Green: archive

Register for CodeRED Emergency Alerts City archive Wed, Dec 4, 2024 CodeRED provides the City with the ability to notify residents in the event of emergency situations or critical information such as water boil advisories, snow emergencies, or large scale electrical outages. In order to receive these notifications, residents need to sign up for…

Holiday Parade: Street Closures and Parking Restrictions City archive Mon, Nov 18, 2024 In conjunction with the Bowling Green Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 23rd, several Bowling Green streets will be closed, and on-street parking will be prohibited in many downtown locations. The parade is scheduled to begin at approximately 9:50 am, with the first parade…

Spooks & Spokes Slow Roll Bike Ride to Have Halloween Theme City archive Wed, Oct 9, 2024 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 20th at 2:00 PM. Riders are encouraged to decorate their bikes and dress up in bike…

Trick or Treat: October 31 from 6:30—8:00 PM City archive Wed, Oct 2, 2024 “Trick or Treat” night will be held on Thursday, October 31st from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in Bowling Green. Citizens handing out treats should indicate participation by turning on porch lights. Those driving during the evening of October 31st are asked to drive slowly and with caution…

Parents Night Out Returns City archive Tue, Aug 27, 2024 This exciting opportunity allows parents to enjoy a night out while their children, ages 5 to 12, participate in a variety of fun and engaging activities at the Bowling Green Community Center. The Parent’s Night Out sessions will be held on select Friday evenings throughout the…

Bike BG Slow Roll Bikers and Brewers – August 25th City archive Mon, Aug 19, 2024 The City of Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission continues the series of community bike rides this month. August’s slow roll, titled Bikers and Brewers, will meet on Sunday, August 25th, at 2:00 PM. Participants should meet at Arlyn’s, located at 520 Hankey Ave. This…

Rally BG on Main Event Returns on September 14th in Downtown Bowling Green City archive Tue, Aug 13, 2024 The City of Bowling Green and Bowling Green State University invite you to a fun event for people of all ages to gather, explore Downtown BG, welcome the return of BGSU students, eat and be entertained. The 4th Annual Rally BG on Main will take place on Saturday, September 14…

Rental Inspections Due October 1, 2024 City archive Wed, Aug 7, 2024 Residential Rental Property Owners and/or Authorized Agents are reminded that Interior and Exterior Self-Inspection Forms for each rental unit, per the City's Rental Registration & Inspection Program, are due by October 1, 2024. This deadline was extended from December 31, 2023.…

Taxicab License Board Meeting City archive Thu, Aug 1, 2024 BOWLING GREEN—The Taxicab License Board will meet in Council Chambers, 305 N. Main St., on Wednesday, August 14th, 11:00 AM to review new applicants.

Bowling Green Canopy Tree Project City archive Thu, Aug 1, 2024 BOWLING GREEN--- In the fall of 2023, the City of Bowling Green announced that it has successfully secured the Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act (UCFIRA) Grant for the "Bowling Green Canopy Tree Project: The Preservation and Extension of an Old Growth Urban…

Wooster Green Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony City archive Wed, Jul 17, 2024 The Wooster Green Steering Committee in cooperation with The City of Bowling Green, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce announces the Dedication of the Donor Plaques for Wooster Green and a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony commemorating the…

Bike BG Slow Roll Just Chillin’ Planned for July 21st City archive Mon, Jul 8, 2024 The City of Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission’s community bike ride/slow roll, titled Just Chillin’, is planned for Sunday, July 21st, at 2:00 PM. Participants should meet at the Veterans Building Parking Lot, City Park, located at 520 Conneaut Ave. This leisurely ride…

BG Boom Festival and Fireworks City archive Tue, Jun 25, 2024 In conjunction with the Community Fireworks Display on July 3, temporary road closures and altered traffic patterns will be implemented. As released previously by the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, the BG BOOM Festival and Fireworks will take place July 3 at the Northwest…

Community Energy Savings Day June 17-21 City archive Mon, Jun 17, 2024 BOWLING GREEN—The next several days, Monday, June 17th – Friday, June 21st, are projected to be the hottest days (so far) this year. It’s projected that some of Bowling Green’s highest electric usage for 2024 will occur over the next few days. Bowling Green is calling for…

Food Truck Thursdays Return to Wooster Green City archive Wed, May 15, 2024 The City of Bowling Green is excited to announce the return of Food Truck Thursdays at Wooster Green this summer. Food Truck Thursdays will begin Thursday, June 6th from 11 am-1 pm and continue every Thursday throughout the summer until July 25th. Each week food trucks will be…

Community Action Plan Micro-Grants Request for Applications City archive Tue, May 14, 2024 In an effort to encourage the advancements of the Community Action Plan (CAP), The City of Bowling Green has allocated funds for micro-grants ranging from $500 up to $5,000. Funds distributed provide organizations and neighborhood groups with support for activities that promote…

Brush Collection – Register Between May 1 - 13 City archive Wed, May 1, 2024 The window to schedule a May Brush Collection will be open from May 1 to May 13. Residents may go online to register their address for this month’s collection! Residents may also call 419-354-6227 to be added to the list of locations where crews will stop. Collection is…

May is National Historic Preservation Month City archive Wed, May 1, 2024 The Historic Preservation Commission, the Wood County District Public Library, and the Wood County Museum are excited to celebrate May as National Historic Preservation Month. The month celebrates the nation's heritage through historic places. Preservation is about protecting…

Bicycle Spokesperson of the Year Nominations Due May 17th City archive Wed, Apr 24, 2024 The City of Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission is sponsoring its annual Bicycle Spokesperson of the Year award. Any Bowling Green citizen who exemplifies the spirit of bicycling through involvement in biking, bike safety, or bike-related activities can be nominated.…

Community Energy Savings: Smart Thermostat Program City archive Tue, Apr 16, 2024 The City of Bowling Green is participating in the Community Energy Savings: Smart Thermostat Program, a voluntary program designed to help reduce electric costs. The cost of some electric expenses, like transmission, are based on the periods of highest energy consumption.…

12th Annual Community Earth Day Celebration to be held April 21st City archive Tue, Apr 9, 2024 April is Earth Month and multiple agencies are collaborating throughout Wood County to provide events geared toward conservation, education, and family fun. The 12th Annual Community Earth Day Celebration will be the culminating event held on Sunday, April 21st, from 2:00-4:00…

Seeking Information Leading to Arrest of Bank Robbery Subject City archive Tue, Apr 2, 2024 On April 2, 2024, at approximately 12:00pm, the PNC Bank located at 735 South Main St. Bowling Green, Ohio, 43402, was robbed by an unknown subject. The unknown subject left the bank with an undisclosed amount of money. Subject Description: Orange gloves Yellow reflective vest…

April is National Fair Housing Month City archive Mon, Apr 1, 2024 April is National Fair Housing Month, and the City of Bowling Green City proclaims endorsement and commitment to the policy of fair and equal access to housing. The Fair Housing Act was signed into law on April 11th, 1968, one week after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther…

Brush Collection – Register Between April 1-8 City archive Mon, Apr 1, 2024 The window to schedule an April Brush Collection will be open from April 1 to April 8. Residents may go online to register their address for this month’s collection! Residents may also call 419-354-6227 to be added to the list of locations where crews will stop. Collection is…

State of the City Address City archive Thu, Mar 28, 2024 The City of Bowling Green, in partnership with the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce and its Governmental Affairs Project Team, present the 2024 State of the City Address on Thursday, April 18th in the City Administration Building’s Council Chambers – 305 N. Main St. in Bowling…

Historic Preservation Commission Call for Historic Properties City archive Mon, Mar 11, 2024 The Historic Preservation Commission is celebrating National Historic Preservation Month for the second year with a self-guided walking tour of Bowling Green's historic homes and buildings. Historic buildings owners are encouraged to sign up their property online by providing…

Hometown Heros Banner Program City archive Fri, Mar 1, 2024 Please visit The Bowling Green Community Foundation's Hometown Hero Banner Program webpage for further information.

Bowling Green Community Center Announces Return of Daddy-Daughter & Mother-Son Dances City archive Thu, Feb 15, 2024 The City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the return of their Daddy-Daughter and Mother-Son Dances on Saturday, March 16th. Each event will include boxed dinners from Paglia’s Pizza, age-appropriate music, an activity bag, and more…

Safe Routes to School Travel Plan City archive Thu, Feb 15, 2024

2024 Solar Eclipse City archive Tue, Jan 23, 2024 The City of Bowling Green is within a 124-mile-wide band in the state of Ohio that will experience a total solar eclipse on the afternoon of Monday, April 8th. This will be an exciting celestial event and we want Bowling Green residents and our visitors to enjoy the day safely.…

Safe Routes to School Draft Travel Plan City archive Mon, Jan 15, 2024 With support from the Ohio Department of Transportation, the City of Bowling Green collaborated with Bowling Green City Schools, Bowling Green Christian Academy, Montessori School of Bowling Green, Saint Aloysius Catholic Elementary and Junior High School, and community…

Bowling Green Community Center Opens Multi-Generational Game Room City archive Tue, Jan 9, 2024 The City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that it is opening up a multi-generational game room known as the Play Zone at the Bowling Green Community Center. The room will be available for use to current pass holders and paid daily guests of…

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute City archive Wed, Jan 3, 2024 On Friday, January 12 at 1:00 pm, the City of Bowling Green Human Relations Commission will host the 35th annual tribute to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event will be held at the Wood County District Public Library located at 251 N. Main Street in Bowling Green…

Christmas Tree Recycling Begins Tuesday, January 2nd City archive Fri, Dec 22, 2023 For locations served by city refuse & recycling collection, CHRISTMAS TREES will be collected through a special one-week collection in January. This year’s collection will begin on Tuesday, January 2nd. Collection is not connected to your regular refuse/recycling schedule.…

Public Input Needed – Online Interactive Map for Traffic Improvements in Northwest Ohio City archive Tue, Dec 12, 2023 The City of Bowling Green, along with the Wood, Lucas, Ottawa, and Sandusky County Engineer’s offices, is seeking the help of every citizen in northwest Ohio to improve the safety of our transportation network across the region. Community members are encouraged to submit traffic…

Snow Streets & Snow Emergencies City archive Mon, Dec 4, 2023

Final Round of Leaf Collection Begins Week of December 4th City archive Wed, Nov 1, 2023 Crews are completing the initial round of leaf collection in Bowling Green. The final round of leaf collection will begin the week of December 4th. Leaf collection is available for addresses that are eligible for City refuse/recycling collection and is not connected to the…

Bowling Green Residents Encouraged to Recycle Pumpkins City archive Mon, Oct 23, 2023 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. City of Bowling Green residents are encouraged to recycle their pumpkins and gourds in the City’s…

BG Citizens Reminded to Remove Decorations from Oak Grove Cemetery City archive Wed, Oct 18, 2023 The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Department will be holding a dedication and reception in City Park on Tuesday, October 24, at 6 pm at the site of the new sculpture, Metamorphosis 92. The sculpture was designed, created, and donated by local artist Gail Christofferson and is…

Bowling Green City Administration Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony City archive Fri, Oct 13, 2023 The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce and City of Bowling Green announce a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new City Administration Building, located at 305 N. Main St. in Bowling Green. This event is scheduled for October 26 at 2 p.m. and is open to the…

Spooks & Spokes Slow Roll Bike Ride to Have Halloween Theme City archive Thu, Oct 12, 2023 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 29th at 2:00 PM. Riders are encouraged to decorate their bikes and dress up in bike…

Tree Commission to host Tree Health Seminar November 9th, 2023 City archive Wed, Oct 11, 2023 The Bowling Green Tree Commission is excited to announce the return of their free bi-annual seminars with “What’s Eating Our Trees - From Inside to Out: Tree Diseases and Pests” presented by Jim Chatfield, recently retired Extension Specialist at Ohio State University. This…

BGPR Foundation to host BG Brewfest City archive Fri, Oct 6, 2023 The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Foundation is excited to announce the return of BG Brewfest. This fundraiser will be held on Friday, November 3rd, from 6-9 p.m. at the Veterans Building in City Park. All four Bowling Green breweries: Aistear, Arlyn’s Good Beer, Brewing…

Bowling Green Sets Trick or Treat for October 31 from 6:30—8:00 PM City archive Thu, Oct 5, 2023 “Trick or Treat” night will be held on Tuesday, October 31st from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in Bowling Green. Citizens handing out treats should indicate participation by turning on porch lights. Those driving during the evening of October 31st are asked to drive slowly and with caution…

Register for October Brush Collection City archive Sun, Oct 1, 2023 The window to schedule an October Brush Collection will be open from October 1 to October 9. Bowling Green residents may go online to register their address for this month’s collection! Residents may also call 419-354-6227 to be added to the list of locations where crews will…

BOWLING GREEN POLICE INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING City archive Sat, Sep 23, 2023 On Saturday September 23rd, 2023 at approximately 11:13 AM, officers with the Bowling Green Police Division were notified of license plate reader alert on East Wooster Street for a subject with a felony warrant for Incest with a Minor. Officers located the vehicle in the…

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities Outage Reporting City archive Tue, Sep 19, 2023 While the City works every day to minimize utility interruptions, inevitably outages do occur. To improve the way Bowling Green customer’s report an electric, water, or sewer outage, the city has partnered with Cooperative Response Center, Inc (CRC). CRC will begin to take…

BOWLING GREEN POLICE RESPOND TO SHOOTING--UPDATE City archive Sun, Sep 17, 2023 UPDATE-9-17-23 (11:30AM) On September 17th, 2023 at approximately 12:08 AM, the Wood County Sheriff’s Office and the Bowling Green Police Division received multiple 911 calls about gunshots coming from 528 Monroe Court in Bowling Green. Officers responded to that location and…

City of Bowling Green Offering Discounted Trees to Homeowners Through a Community Canopy Program City archive Tue, Sep 12, 2023 The City of Bowling Green is offering discounted trees to homeowners through a Community Canopy Program. This program from the Arbor Day Foundation helps organizations distribute discounted trees with the knowledge and tools of where best to plant them. Bowling Green homeowners…

Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Opening Splash Pad in City Park this Weekend City archive Fri, Sep 1, 2023 The City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department will be opening the Splash Pad connected to the pool this weekend, Saturday, September 2 through Monday, September 4 from 11 am to 5 pm each day. This will be free of charge to the community on a first come, first serve…