Child Care: Today I am announcing that, effective August 9th, child care providers in Ohio may return to their normal, statutory ratios and class sizes.

Wood County sees 50 more COVID cases, 3 more deaths in past day - bgindependentmedia.org/wood-county-se…

“Some businesses reported that they stopped asking customers to wear masks after arguments have started over the topic.” ‘Mask police’ log complaints about businesses not mandating masks - bgindependentmedia.org/mask-police-lo…

BG Schools may face $5.6 million hole if petitions pass. “Under current law, the properties leaving the district will still be required to pay bonds... for BGCS, as well as bonds for the school district that they would be joining.” BG Schools bgindependentmedia.org/bg-schools-may…

Most rural residents vote to stay in BG School District. “I’m very grateful that the rural community spoke loud and clear that they want to be part of Bowling Green City Schools,” BG Superintendent Francis Scruci said. BG Schools bgindependentmedia.org/most-rural-res…

Wood County remains at Level 2 (Orange) in the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. For a breakdown of the indicators and the data the state uses to make these determinations, go to coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov…

Here's today's COVID-19 case update. Get additional information and report possible COVID-19 illness at Coronavirus.WoodCountyHealth.org

As we near the time when BGSU students will return to our community, it is important that our entire community consider how we can work cooperatively to optimize the health and safety of all those living, working, studying, and visiting Bowling Green.

Elections complaints filed against Henschen and his attorney in BG Schools anti-levy campaign - bgindependentmedia.org/elections-comp…

BG mayor and BGSU president to take COVID message door-to-door to students. “In essence, we are entering into a social contract as a community. The actions of one can impact the health of others.” bgindependentmedia.org/bg-mayor-and-b…

According to the Wood County Health Department, releasing additional details about the outbreak – including which school district – would risk identifying people who are involved. bgindependentmedia.org/9-local-athlet…

Scarecrow contest Build at home & display for all on October 13; 4-7:30 pm Wood County Museum 💸 prizes InTech IT Solutions Grounds For Thought Registration is Required: forms.gle/dDCZQCJ5u3P1o4…

If you can help identify these suspects please contact BGPD. These three males stole a hand cycle bike from a disabled victim. The males also entered several other vehicles and stole other items.

Help us identify the males who victimized a resident with disabilities.

Please help us identify.

Outraged and heartbroken once again that we have to elevate the life of another Black man that has died at the hands of law enforcement. Having just returned from the dentist and from grabbing a meal, Casey Christopher Goodson, Jr. was shot in the back as he entered his home.

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Due to inclement weather, WCDPL (Bowling Green and Walbridge branches) will be closed today, Feb. 16. Even though we'll be closed today, you can still check out items using our emedia apps, including the WCDPL OverDrive Collection! Check them out here: wcdpl.org/emedia-apps

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Am I the only one who can’t log in to Facebook? Meta Newsroom Instagram seems to be fine. But Facebook will not allow me to change password. It asks for code that’s never sent.