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Posted on: December 4, 2023

Taxicab License Board Meeting

The Taxicab License Board will meet in Council Chambers, 305 N. Main St., on Monday, December 11th, 11:00 AM to review renewal applicants.

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Posted on: December 4, 2023

Water Service Line Material Mapping Continues Across Bowling Green

The City of Bowling Green Water and Sewer Division is continuing the process of identifying and mapping water service line materials throughout the city. Residents must schedule a time with City staff or designated subcontractor (GIS Landmark) staff to pr...

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Posted on: November 30, 2023

Eberly Road Closure 12/4-12/6/23

Eberly Rd will be closed in both directions between W Wooster and Hankey Ave, beginning Monday, December 4th through Wednesday December 6th 2023, between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM for two lateral sewer repairs. Dates of this closure are subject to ...

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Posted on: November 27, 2023

Bowling Green Parks & Recreation to host Jingle Bell Jam on Saturday, December 9th

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The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce a new event for families to enjoy the winter season.  The Jingle Bell Jam will debut on Saturday, December 9th, at the Veterans Building in City Park.  This event i...

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Posted on: November 27, 2023

November Historic Building of the Month: 115 E. Oak St.

Black Swamp Players Building located at 115 E. Court St.

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The story of how the former First Baptist Church at 115 East Oak Street in Bowling Green became the Plan, Do and Talk preschool and then the home of the Black Swamp Players is also a tale of the preservation of one...

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Posted on: November 21, 2023

Scholarship Applications in Memory of Lyle B. Wright and Richard H. Gorsuch

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The City of Bowling Green is accepting scholarship applications in the memory of Lyle B. Wright and Richard H. Gorsuch for their exemplary leadership in public power.  The nominee will be reviewed by the American Municipal Power Selection Committ...

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Posted on: November 15, 2023

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities Recognized as a Smart Energy Provider for Third Time

City of Bowling Green Municipal Utilities has earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating a commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, and environmental ini...

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Posted on: November 13, 2023

Callery Pear Trees to be Removed from Downtown Bowling Green Streetscape and Replaced with New Trees

Beginning the week of November 20th, the City’s Arborist will begin the process of removing and replacing the Callery pear trees in the Downtown Bowling Green streetscape.  The removal and replacement of the trees will take several week...

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Posted on: November 1, 2023

Final Round of Leaf Collection Begins Week of December 4th

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Crews are completing the initial round of leaf collection in Bowling Green.  The final round of leaf collection will begin the week of December 4th.  Leaf collection is available for addresses that are eligible for City refuse/recycling ...

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Posted on: October 31, 2023

City of Bowling Green Arborist Secures $415,000 to Grow Tree Canopy

The City of Bowling Green is proud to announce that its esteemed City Arborist, Adrien Lowien-Kirian, has successfully secured the Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act (UCFIRA) Grant for the "Bowling Green Canopy Tree Project: The Pre...

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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Parents Night Out

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Parents looking for a fun night out without the kids will get an assist from the Bowling Green Community Center.  The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Department is bringing back its popular Parent’s Night Out programs on select Fri...

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Posted on: August 29, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission Awarded CLG Grant for Downtown Historical Interpretive Signage

The City of Bowling Green is proud to announce that its Historic Preservation Commission has been awarded a Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant. This grant will enable the commission to embark on an exciting project that will enhance the city'...

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Posted on: July 24, 2023

Downtown Public Restrooms Open 7/25/23

The City of Bowling Green is excited to announce the opening of its first public restrooms in downtown Bowling Green.  Two public single-stall restrooms are now located at 119 South Church St. in the drive-up Huntington Bank ATM vestibule. These ...

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Posted on: April 26, 2023

Callery Pear Trees Added to List of Banned Invasive Plants in Ohio

By this time of year, residents have probably noticed the fragrant (but not necessarily pleasant smelling) blossoms of the Callery pear trees throughout the city and neighboring communities. Callery pear is a tree species that is highly invasive. &nbs...

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Posted on: April 24, 2023

April Historic Building of the Month: 307 W. Wooster

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The Bowling Green Historic Preservation Commission has selected the Froney-Millikin House at 307 W. Wooster St as the historic building of the month for April 2023. The house was built in 1888 with the original address of 46 Union Street (Union Street was...

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Posted on: April 18, 2023

2023 Residential Paving Projects to Begin April 17th

The portion of the 2023 paving projects associated with the use of ARPA funds and the paving of residential roads is set to begin Monday, April 17th.  Contractors plan to begin with the removal and replacement of curbs, ADA ramps, and certain sec...

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Posted on: March 24, 2023

Native Prairie Restoration Projects Planned for City’s Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities

The City of Bowling Green has been strategically converting its green spaces from high-maintenance, non-native turf areas to low-maintenance, native areas to meet sustainability goals and initiatives. Planting of low-maintenance, native vegetation provide...

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

BGPD Public Portal for Community Comments Open

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A public portal for community comments about The Bowling Green Police Division is now open as part of an annual inspection conducted by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in an effort for BGPD to maintain international ac...

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Posted on: January 19, 2023

Parking Enforcement Upgrades to Begin January 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 tic...

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Posted on: January 3, 2023

Homeownership Assistance Program Funds Available Now!

Purchasing an affordable home may be out of reach for some Bowling Green residents at lower income levels. A CDBG-funded program, however, can help with this issue. 

The City’s Direct Homeownership Assistance Program makes affordable hom...

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Posted on: October 3, 2022

City of Bowling Green Natural Gas Aggregation Program Update

The City of Bowling Green has selected IGS Energy of Dublin, Ohio as the supplier of natural gas to participants in its Natural Gas Aggregation Program.  Columbia Gas Ohio (COH) customers will automatically be enrolled in the Bowling Green Natura...

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Posted on: September 1, 2022

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities Implements More Advanced Electronic Bill Pay Service

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Bowling Green Municipal Utilities is pleased to announce the launch of its new online billing and payment service through Invoice Cloud, offering customers greater flexibility to view and pay their utility bills online.  Additionally, customers w...

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Posted on: August 29, 2022

Downtown Forward Announcement and Kickoff

The City of Bowling Green, the Center for Regional Development (CRD), and Bowling Green State University (BGSU) are hosting a press conference to announce Downtown Forward, a collaborative initiative to enhance placemaking in downtown Bowling Green. The D...

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Posted on: October 7, 2021

Mayor Aspacher and Chief of Police Hetrick Joint Statement

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Chief Hetrick and I are deeply concerned with recent incidents within our downtown.  We met with local bar owners who share this concern and we collectively have made plans to address these current safety issues.  The resounding sentimen...

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Posted on: June 23, 2021

New Website Launched!

For the past several months, Bowling Green has been partnering with CivicPlus and the Bowling Green Economic Development Office to redesign the City’s website to better serve and promote the community. The refreshed site went live on Tuesday, Ju...

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

2022 Consumer Confidence Report

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The city publishes and distributes an annual water quality brochure that explains a variety of water quality and health related issues concerning the cities water supply.

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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