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Josh Johnson former executive director of Visit Perrysburg

Citing ‘different visions,’ Visit Perrysburg director steps down

Zach Hagedorn, Reporter July 15, 2025

PERRYSBURG – Josh Johnson, executive director of Visit Perrysburg, resigned just over a year into his tenure, citing “differing visions” with the organizations board,  The Blade reported on July...

Scam phone call

City: ‘Fire Levy’ phone calls are a scam

Zach Hagedorn, Reporter July 11, 2025

The City of Bowling Green issued a warning about a phone scam where callers impersonate Fire Division personnel and solicit fraudulent donations for the “Fire Levy.”  According to a city news release,...

Mosquito

First Ohio case of West Nile Virus confirmed in nearby Fulton County

Staff reports July 10, 2025

The Fulton County Health Department announced Ohio's first case of West Nile virus in 2025, in a county resident and the state confirmed the case. Fulton County is just to the northwest of Wood...

Public hearings slated for vape shop regulations in BG

Public hearings slated for vape shop regulations in BG

Staff reports July 7, 2025

Bowling Green continues to consider ways to limit vape and smoke shops in the city and citizens can provide input at a public hearing schedule for early next month. According to BG Independent Media,...

The Bowling Green Kroger on South Main Street.

Kroger closing 60 stores, but none in Ohio (so far)

Staff reports June 27, 2025

Supermarket chain Kroger announced it will close 30 stores nationwide this year and a total of 60 over the next 18 months during its recent first quarter earnings call. "We see this as an opportunity...

City officials issue warning to residents prohibiting fireworks ahead of July Fourth

City officials issue warning to residents prohibiting fireworks ahead of July Fourth

Andrew Kish, Reporter June 25, 2025

As July Fourth approaches, Bowling Green city officials are reminding residents that fireworks remain illegal within city limits, despite a state law passed in 2022 that permits consumer-grade fireworks. The...

Last Friday, Firefly Night Fest lit up Main Street in Bowling Green, bringing the community together for an evening of celebration. The event featured a lively mix of food trucks, local vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Residents of all ages came out to enjoy the festive atmosphere, making it a memorable kickoff to the summer season and a great way to support local businesses.

First Firefly Night kicks of city’s summer

Jack Sweeney June 23, 2025

Last Friday, Firefly Night Fest lit up Main Street in Bowling Green, bringing the community together for an evening of celebration. The event featured a lively mix of food trucks, local vendors, live...

Extreme heat is on the way. Here’s how experts say to stay safe

Extreme heat is on the way. Here’s how experts say to stay safe

Andrew Kish, Reporter June 20, 2025

Above-average temperatures, extreme heat, tropical humidity and several days with a heat index above 100 degrees are on the way, according to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center. Extreme...

Despite a heat index that flirted with 100 degrees, hundreds of people attending 2024's first Firefly Night on Main Street in downtown Bowling Green

Restaurant Week, first Firefly Night make for busy week

Zach Hagedorn, Reporter June 16, 2025

Bowling Green will be geared up for a lively week as Firefly Festival Night on Friday, June 20 happening during the Second Annual Restaurant Week June 16 – 22.   Restaurant week, planned by Ardy...

Weather: Cool, wet weekend, humid week ahead

Weather: Cool, wet weekend, humid week ahead

Staff reports June 13, 2025

While the past week felt like summer had really arrived (though it officially begins next Friday), Mother Nature continues to act as if she hasn't gotten the memo. According to the National Weather...

A patron enters the Starbucks on Wooster.

Wooster Starbucks employees file to vote on unionizing

Zach Hagedorn, Reporter June 13, 2025

Employees at the Bowling Green Starbucks on East Wooster Street took the first steps toward unionizing, joining a growing movement of baristas across the country considering unionization, according to...

Bed bug

Ohio places five on list of most bed bug-infested cities in U.S.

Staff reports June 12, 2025

Pest control company Terminix released its annual list of the top 50 worst U.S. cities for bed bugs and it included five Ohio locales, three of which landed in the top 15. Philadelphia earned the top...

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