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Girls State brings together more than 500 seniors at BGSU to learn civics and create connections " BG Independent News
5+ hour, 58+ min ago (1049+ words) Posted By: Jan Larson Mc Laughlin June 10, 2026 This week, the 80th annual American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Girls State (BGS) conference welcomed over 500 rising high school seniors from across Ohio to learn civic engagement, create a model government and form connections that…...
BG Chamber and Belleville Brothers" announce pork-a-lean fundraiser for BG BOOM Festival & Fireworks " BG Independent News
7+ hour, 9+ min ago (166+ words) Posted By: Lindsay-Jo Douglas June 10, 2026 From BOWLING GREEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The pork-a-lean fundraiser will be operating as a drive-through. Guests will be directed via signage on where to line up and place their order. People can stop by to…...
House Bill 186 extends second half property tax due date " BG Independent News
10+ hour, 57+ min ago (141+ words) House Bill 186 extends second half property tax due date BG Independent News From WOOD COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE Click typewriter to read opinions from readers or to learn how to submit one of your own. Interested in advertising here on the…...
Wheelie Good Cause invites cyclists to ride for cancer research; two rides are based in BG
11+ hour, 43+ min ago (145+ words) BG Independent News Posted By: Julie Carle June 10, 2026 From WHEELIE GOOD CAUSE According to co-founder and chairman Dan Goeder, Wheelie Good Cause is dedicated to supporting cancer research/treatment, and inspiring healthier lifestyles through cycling events. The mission focuses on…...
Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association awards scholarships to two local students
11+ hour, 42+ min ago (165+ words) Posted By: Lindsay-Jo Douglas June 10, 2026 From OHIO HARNESS HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION The Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association has awarded 13 scholarships, totaling $25, 000, to college students for the 2026-27 academic year. This year's recipients are Garrett Bateson of Rudolph, Mason Konesky of Bowling Green, Sydney…...
Braille opens world of possibilities for Crim student and her paraprofessional
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (518+ words) Posted By: Jan Larson Mc Laughlin June 9, 2026 Using their fingertips, a Crim Elementary student and her paraprofessional are opening windows to the world with Braille. Watching third grader Cassidy Hummel twirl and skip down the school hallway, it's tough to…...
Congressional candidate Brian Shaver launches "Tacos and Transparency" tour
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (225+ words) Posted By: Lindsay-Jo Douglas June 9, 2026 From BRIAN SHAVER FOR CONGRESS Brian Shaver, Democratic candidate for Ohio's 5th Congressional District, announced a district-wide series of listening sessions designed to engage voters directly and foster open dialogue. The "Tacos and Transparency Tour" will…...
Golf outing celebrating memory of avid golfer & BGSU employee to benefit Hospice of Northwest Ohio
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (135+ words) Posted By: David Dupont June 9, 2026 The 6th annual Merle Trumbull Golf Outing to benefit Hospice of Northwest Ohio still has openings for the Flight 1 at the Aug. 29 event at the 747 Independence Ave. , Fostoria. Flight 1 is already full with 36 teams. Flight 2 will…...
BG Police arrest man for disorderly conduct after repeated calls to apartment " BG Independent News
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (164+ words) Posted By: Jan Larson Mc Laughlin June 9, 2026 Bowling Green Police arrested a man for disorderly conduct on Monday after being called to a residence eight times this year for similar complaints. Police were called about a possible fight at the…...
Hope Lutheran Church community meal proceeds to provide school supplies for families in need
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (122+ words) Posted By: Julie Carle June 9, 2026 Hope Lutheran Church, located at 13507 Cloverdale Road, Bowling Green, will hold a community meal on Sunday, June 14, from 11: 45 a. m. -1 p. m." With a theme of baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet, the menu will include hot dogs,…...