City of Bowling Green: archive

City to Partner with Wood County Park District for Black Swamp Glow Roll City archive Tue, Aug 29, 2023 In partnership with the Wood County Park District, the City of Bowling Green 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, September 15th at 7:00 PM. Riders will learn…

Bowling Green Community Energy Savings Day Called for August 24th City archive Wed, Aug 23, 2023 Thursday, August 24th, is projected to be the hottest day (so far) this year. It’s projected that some of Bowling Green’s highest electric usage for 2023 will occur on this day. Bowling Green is calling for Community Energy Savings Days and electric customers are being asked to…

Bowling Green Community Energy Savings Days Called for July 26-28 City archive Wed, Jul 26, 2023 The next several days, Wednesday, July 26th – Friday, July 28th, are projected to be the hottest day (so far) this year. It’s projected that some of Bowling Green’s highest electric usage for 2023 will occur over the next few days. Bowling Green is calling for Community Energy…

Rally BG on Main Event Returns on Aug. 26 in Downtown Bowling Green City archive Fri, Jul 21, 2023 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 3rd Annual Rally BG on Main will take place on Saturday, August 26…

Bike BG Slow Roll Just Chillin’ Planned for July 23rd City archive Tue, Jul 11, 2023 The City of Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission’s community bike ride/slow roll, titled Just Chillin’, is planned for Sunday, July 23rd, at 2:00 PM. Participants should meet at the Veterans Building Parking Lot, City Park, located at 520 Conneaut Ave. This leisurely ride…

BOWLING GREEN POLICE INVESTIGATING FATAL CRASH City archive Sun, Jul 2, 2023 On July 1st, 2023 at approximately 2:11pm the Bowling Green Police Division responded to a crash near the intersection of South Main Street and Pearl Street. It was determined that a vehicle driven by James Patrick Lindsay (54 years of age, Dunbridge, OH) left the roadway and…

Carter Park Disc Golf Course Improvements City archive Mon, Jun 26, 2023 The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the start of improvements to Carter Park’s Disc Golf Course funded by ARPA Funds and a Visit BG grant for a total of $24,000 focusing on the following priorities: 1. Safety – Many of the holes have fairways…

BG Boom Festival and Fireworks City archive Fri, Jun 23, 2023 BG BOOM Festival and Fireworks Schedule of Events Released The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce announced the full schedule of events for the upcoming BG BOOM Festival and Fireworks scheduled Monday, July 3rd. The event is presented by the City of Bowling Green and the Chamber…

Together We Ride: June Slow Roll Bike Ride & Repair Workshop Planned for June 21st City archive Wed, Jun 14, 2023 Time to dust off your bike and gear up for warmer weather! The City of Bowling Green’s second slow roll bike ride for 2023, titled Together We Ride, will be held Wednesday, June 21st. Join us as we partner with the Wood County Library for an evening filled with activities in…

City of Bowling Green Prepares for Opening of New City Building City archive Wed, Jun 14, 2023 The City of Bowling Green is excited to announce that construction of the new City Administrative Services Building (City Building) at 305 N. Main St. is nearly complete, and preparations are underway to move services from the existing building to the new. As a result, all…

Bowling Green Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Planned for May 29th City archive Wed, May 24, 2023 In conjunction with the Memorial Day Parade, scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 29th, 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…

BOWLING GREEN POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING City archive Tue, May 2, 2023 On May 1st, 2023 at approximately 9:37AM, the Bowling Green Police responded to the report of a shooting that occurred inside El Zarape (1616 E. Wooster Street). The victim, Jesus Melendez (26 year of age, Bowling Green), sustained non-life-threatening injuries that were a…

Vandalism Investigation at Bowling Green Pregnancy Center Continues City archive Tue, May 2, 2023 The Bowling Green City Police Division and Wood County Prosecuting Attorney Paul Dobson announced today that the investigation into the vandalism of Her Choice, also known as the Bowling Green Pregnancy Center, was on-going. The investigation has involved federal investigators…

Brush Collection – Schedule between May 1 - 8 City archive Mon, May 1, 2023 Brush Collection – Schedule between May 1 - 8 Online Registration Available! The window to schedule a May Brush Collection will be open from May 1 to May 8. Residents may go online to register their address for this month’s collection! Follow the Brush Collection Link to…

Put a Lid on It! Free Kids Bike Helmets Available City archive Mon, May 1, 2023 In 2017, the number of people injured by not wearing a bike helmet was 51,000, enough people to fill Nationwide Arena in Columbus 2½ times. Universal use of bicycle helmets by children ages 4 to 15 could prevent between 135 and 155 deaths, between 39,000 and 45,000 head injuries…

Historic Preservation Commission Celebrates Historic Preservation Month with Walking Tour City archive Mon, May 1, 2023 The Historic Preservation Commission, the Wood County Museum, and the Wood County District Public Library are excited to celebrate May as National Historic Preservation Month. The month celebrates the nation's heritage through historic places. Preservation is about protecting…

Food Truck Thursdays at Wooster Green City archive Mon, May 1, 2023 The City of Bowling Green is excited to announce a new summer food truck series at Wooster Green. Food Truck Thursdays will begin Thursday, June 1st, from 11 am-1 pm and continue every Thursday throughout the summer until August 17th. Each week three food trucks will be parked…

Ride of Silence City archive Wed, Apr 26, 2023 On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the 7th annual Bowling Green Ride of Silence will start and end at the Veterans Building Parking Lot, located at City Park. The ride will cover ~6 miles, with a speed no faster than 12 MPH, and will have an escort provided by the Bowling Green Police…

Touch-A-Truck fundraiser supporting The Bowling Green Firefighters Community Benefit Fund City archive Wed, Apr 19, 2023 The Leadership BG Class of 2023 invites the public to a Touch-A-Truck fundraiser supporting The Bowling Green Firefighters Community Community Benefit Fund on May 20th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Bowling Green Community Center. This free family event allows children of all…

Community Action Plan Micro-Grants Request for Applications City archive Thu, Apr 13, 2023 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…

Bulletin for March 26 - April 1, 2023 City archive Mon, Apr 10, 2023 Bulletin for March 26 - March 27, 2023 Bulletin for March 27 - March 28, 2023 Bulletin for March 28 - March 29, 2023 Bulletin for March 29 - March 30, 2023 Bulletin for March 30 - March 31, 2023 Bulletin for March 31 - April 1, 2023 Bulletin for April 1 - April 2, 2023

Pedal for the Planet Slow Roll Bike Ride Planned for Earth Day City archive Thu, Apr 6, 2023 The City of Bowling Green’s Bike Safety Commission will host the first slow roll bike ride of the season on Earth Day. The ride, titled Pedal for the Planet, will be held Saturday, April 22nd at Noon. Riders should meet at the Montessori School of Bowling Green Parking Lot and…

Bike Spokesperson of the Year- Call for Nominations City archive Tue, Apr 4, 2023 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.…

Fair Housing Month City archive Mon, Apr 3, 2023 April is National Fair Housing Month, and the City of Bowling Green proclaims its endorsement of 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…

Bulletins for March 19 - March 25, 2023 City archive Mon, Apr 3, 2023 Bulletin for March 19 - March 20, 2023 Bulletin for March 20 - March 21, 2023 Bulletin for March 21 - March 22, 2023 Bulletin for March 22 - March 23, 2023 Bulletin for March 23 - March 24, 2023 Bulletin for March 24 - March 25, 2023 Bulletin for March 25 - March 26, 2023

UPDATE: PERSON OF INTEREST IN CUSTODY City archive Fri, Mar 31, 2023 On March 31st at approximately 1515 hours, Jimmy David Cole (29 years of age, Bowling Green) was taken into custody on his outstanding warrant in Fostoria, Ohio. He was transported to the Wood County Justice Center. The investigation continues in reference to the suspicious…

BOWLING GREEN POLICE RESPOND TO UNRESPONSIVE FEMALE City archive Fri, Mar 31, 2023 On March 30th, 2023 at approximately 4:18 pm, the Wood County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call about an unresponsive female at 326 North Main Street Apt. #5 in Bowling Green. The Bowling Green Police Division responded to the location and found 23-year-old Alicia Rosa of…

April Brush Collection City archive Wed, Mar 29, 2023 Brush Collection – Schedule between April 1 - 10 Online Brush Collection Registration Available! The window to schedule an April Brush Collection will be open from April 1 to April 10. Residents may go online to register their address for this month’s collection! Residents may…

Roundabout Construction City archive Fri, Mar 10, 2023

Bulletins for February 26 - March 4, 2023 City archive Thu, Mar 9, 2023 Bulletin for February 26 - February 27, 2023 Bulletin for February 27 - February 28, 2023 Bulletin for February 28 - March 1, 2023 Bulletin for March 1 - March 2, 2023 Bulletin for March 2 - March 3, 2023 Bulletin for March 3 - March 4, 2023 Bulletin for March 4 - March 5, 2023

Bulletins for March 5 - March 11, 2023 City archive Thu, Mar 9, 2023 Bulletin for March 5 - March 6, 2023 Bulletin for March 6 - March 7, 2023 Bulletin for March 7 - March 8, 2023 Bulletin for March 8 - March 9, 2023 Bulletin for March 9 - March 10, 2023 Bulletin for March 10 - March 11, 2023 Bulletin for March 11 - March 12, 2023

Bulletins for March 12 - March 18, 2023 City archive Thu, Mar 9, 2023 Bulletin for March 12 - March 13, 2023 Bulletin for March 13 - March 14, 2023 Bulletin for March 14 - March 15, 2023 Bulletin for March 15 - March 16, 2023 Bulletin for March 16 - March 17, 2023 Bulletin for March 17 - March 18, 2023 Bulletin for March 18 - March 19, 2023

Bulletins for February 19 - February 25, 2023 City archive Sun, Mar 5, 2023 Bulletin for February 19 - February 20, 2023 Bulletin for February 20 - February 21, 2023 Bulletin for February 21 - February 22, 2023 Bulletin for February 22 - February 23, 2023 Bulletin for February 23 - February 24, 2023 Bulletin for February 24 - February 25, 2023 Bulletin…

Job Hiring Party City archive Fri, Mar 3, 2023 The City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department will host a Job Hiring Party on Friday, March 10, from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Bowling Green Community Center. The public is invited to come and learn about summer job opportunities and summer volunteer opportunities (for…

Historic Preservation Commission Call for Historic Properties City archive Fri, Mar 3, 2023 Residents are encouraged to sign up their property online by providing basic details about their home or building. Residents who sign up will receive a yard sign indicating "History Lives Here," which will help bring awareness to local preservation and recognize properties…

Bulletins for February 12 - February 18, 2023 City archive Thu, Feb 23, 2023 Bulletin for February 12 - February 13, 2023 Bulletin for February 13 - February 14, 2023 Bulletin for February 14 - February 15, 2023 Bulletin for February 15 - February 16, 2023 Bulletin for February 16 - February 17, 2023 Bulletin for February 17 - February 18, 2023 Bulletin…

Income Tax Reminder City archive Mon, Feb 20, 2023

Bulletins for February 5 - February 12, 2023 City archive Fri, Feb 17, 2023 Bulletin for February 5 - February 6, 2023 Bulletin for February 6 - February 7, 2023 Bulletin for February 7 - February 8, 2023 Bulletin for February 8 - February 9, 2023 Bulletin for February 9 - February 10, 2023 Bulletin for February 10 - February 11, 2023 Bulletin for…

Bulletins for January 29 - February 4, 2023 City archive Mon, Feb 13, 2023 Bulletin for January 29 - January 30, 2023 Bulletin for January 30 - January 31, 2023 Bulletin for January 31 - February 1, 2023 Bulletin for February 1 - February 2, 2023 Bulletin for February 2 - February 3, 2023 Bulletin for February 3 - February 4, 2023 Bulletin for February…

Bowling Green Police- Scam warning City archive Thu, Feb 9, 2023 The Bowling Green Police Division has been made aware of several individuals receiving phone calls where the caller claims to be with the Bowling Green Police Division regarding payment of fines for missing a court date. The Bowling Green Police Division does not call…

Sexual assault complaint update City archive Wed, Feb 8, 2023 The sexual assault complaint reported to the Bowling Green Police Division on January 29th, 2023 (Report #2023-260) was assigned to detectives for follow-up. After further investigation and gathering of evidence, the person who reported the sexual assault has recanted her…

Bulletins for January 22 - January 28, 2023 City archive Tue, Jan 31, 2023 Bulletin for January 22 - January 23, 2023 Bulletin for January 23 - January 24, 2023 Bulletin for January 24 - January 25, 2023 Bulletin for January 25 - January 26, 2023 Bulletin for January 26 - January 27, 2023 Bulletin for January 27 - January 28, 2023 Bulletin for January…

Bulletins for January 15 - January 21, 2023 City archive Thu, Jan 26, 2023 Bulletin for January 15 - January 16, 2023 Bulletin for January 16 - January 17, 2023 Bulletin for January 17 - January 18, 2023 Bulletin for January 18 - January 19, 2023 Bulletin for January 19 - January 20, 2023 Bulletin for January 20 - January 21, 2023 Bulletin for January…

Bowling Green Declares Snow Emergency City archive Wed, Jan 25, 2023 A snow emergency for the City of Bowling Green has been declared. This snow emergency is effective 12:00 pm on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023. Vehicles must be moved off designated snow streets and from cul-de-sacs within two (2) hours of this emergency declaration by 2:00 pm on…

City Snow Emergency Cancelled City archive Wed, Jan 25, 2023 The snow emergency for the City of Bowling Green has been canceled, effective 8:15 pm on January 25, 2023.

Bulletins for January 8 - January 14, 2023 City archive Mon, Jan 23, 2023 Bulletin for January 8 - January 9, 2023 Bulletin for January 9 - January 10, 2023 Bulletin for January 10 - January 11, 2023 Bulletin for January 11 - January 12, 2023 Bulletin for January 12 - January 13, 2023 Bulletin for January 13 - January 14, 2023 Bulletin for January 14…

Parking Enforcement Upgrades to Begin January 19, 2023 City archive Thu, Jan 19, 2023 Beginning January 19, 2023, the Bowling Green Police Division will begin utilizing the Roker Parking Solution to increase efficiencies with parking enforcement and allow for online payment of parking fines. Because of these upgrades, parking tickets received will have a new look…

Bulletins for January 1 - January 7, 2023 City archive Thu, Jan 19, 2023 Bulletin for January 1 - January 2, 2023 Bulletin for January 2 - January 3, 2023 Bulletin for January 3 - January 4, 2023 Bulletin for January 4 - January 5, 2023 Bulletin for January 5 - January 6, 2023 Bulletin for January 6 - January 7, 2023 Bulletin for January 7 - January…

Young Ones and Companions Returns City archive Wed, Jan 11, 2023 Bring your young nature lover out for a visit to the nature preserve! This program includes a story, a short nature hike, a snack, and a craft. Topics for this fall include foxes, spiders, trees, and winter. For preschool children ages 3 to 5 and their adult companions and…

Spring Nature Stewards Program City archive Wed, Jan 11, 2023 Sign up to help to care for the park! Along the way we will see and learn about the plants and wildlife we are helping. Activities include seed collecting, planting of seeds and transplants, removal of weeds and trail maintenance. Activities may be canceled if inclement weather…