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Pemberville to host free "Farm & Field" event to celebrate anniversaries of village and country
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (251+ words) Posted By: Lindsay-Jo Douglas May 24, 2026 Pemberville is gearing up for a milestone celebration as the community honors both its 150th anniversary and the nation's 250th anniversary with a day of festivities on Sunday, June 7, at Pemberville Memorial Park. The event, themed as…...
Three Owens students honored for academic and community achievement " BG Independent News
11+ hour, 54+ min ago (533+ words) Posted By: Lindsay-Jo Douglas May 23, 2026 From OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE The Owens Community College board of trustees recognized three students at its May meeting for their achievements in academics, community service, and student leadership, presenting each with a certificate of recognition…...
Montessori School of BG appoints Jennifer Dorrell as new head of school " BG Independent News
1+ day, 9+ min ago (304+ words) Posted By: Lindsay-Jo Douglas May 23, 2026 From MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF BOWLING GREEN The board of directors of the Montessori School of Bowling Green is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Dorrell as head of school, effective July 1. Dorrell has served…...
Community gathers for 10th annual "Ride of Silence," remembering local cyclists killed while riding bikes
15+ hour, 16+ min ago (940+ words) Posted By: Julie Carle May 23, 2026 On a cool, overcast Wednesday in the parking lot of the Veteran Memorial Building, a group of somber but hopeful cyclists of Bowling Green gathered to observe the 10th annual "Ride of Silence," a movement to…...
Diabetes Youth Services names Perrysburg nurse as School Caregiver of the Year " BG Independent News
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (395+ words) Posted By: Lindsay-Jo Douglas May 23, 2026 From DIABETES YOUTH SERVICES Diabetes Youth Services has announced Brandi Menchhofer, LPN of Frank Elementary School in Perrysburg, as the 2026 DYS School Caregiver of the Year. This recognition celebrates school nurses, administrative professionals, and caregivers…...
BG program helps with home repairs, public transit, temporary housing and grants " BG Independent News
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (747+ words) Posted By: Jan Larson Mc Laughlin May 22, 2026 The Bowling Green Community Development office is making a difference in the city one home repair, one job creation loan, and one public transit ride at a time. On Monday, BG City Council…...
Ohio Department of Commerce encourages smart grilling and safe practices this Memorial Day weekend
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (329+ words) Posted By: Lindsay-Jo Douglas May 22, 2026 From OHIO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE As Ohioans prepare to come together this weekend for Memorial Day picnics and gatherings, the Ohio Department of Commerce reminds everyone to keep fire safety top of mind, whether someone…...
Toledo Zoo to reopen historic reptile house today, May 22 " BG Independent News
2+ day, 37+ min ago (312+ words) Posted By: Lindsay-Jo Douglas May 22, 2026 From TOLEDO ZOO & AQUARIUM The'Toledo Zoo will reopen its historic Reptile House to the public today, May 22, with giveaways, live entertainment, strolling performers, animal demonstrations, crafts, and more, all included with zoo admission. The reopening…...
Wood County Museum to host meet & greet with Ohio author " BG Independent News
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (98+ words) Posted By: Lindsay-Jo Douglas May 22, 2026 From WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM The Wood County Museum is pleased to host a meet and greet and book-signing event with Dr. Robert Kroeger, author of "Historic Barns of Ohio," "Round Barns of America," and "Stone…...
BGSU School of Aviation maintains "gold standard" for aviation education excellence with AABI reaccreditation
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (428+ words) Posted By: Lindsay-Jo Douglas May 22, 2026 From BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY Home to one of the largest aviation programs in the country and as one of the few universities with an airport on its campus, BGSU is one of only three…...