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BOWLING GREEN POLICE INVESTIGATE THEFT FROM CITY PAYMENT DROP BOX

On November 30th, 2021, the Bowling Green Police were notified of a theft from the City of Bowling Green payment drop box located at the City Administrative Services Building, 304 North Church Street.  The subject forced entry into the box and re...

Liberty Street Closure- December 1st and 2nd

The Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Division will be replacing a sewer lateral on Liberty Street, between N. Grove and N. Main, on December 1st and 2nd, 2022.  As a result, this section of Liberty Street will be closed from 7:30 am t...

BG Police Citizen Outreach Program (COP) Makes Lasting Impact

The Bowling Green Police Division recently hosted their first Citizen Outreach Program (COP) on October 28^th and November 4^th, 2021, to give community members a direct experience of what they do for the city. “The Citizen Outreach Program was developed as...

BGHA Rental Assistance

The Bowling Green Housing Agency provides rental assistance according to the regulations of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Assistance is given within the city limits of Bowling Green, Ohio to low-income individuals and fami...

Thurstin Avenue closure begins Nov. 8

On November 8th at 5:00 a.m., Thurstin Ave. from Wooster to Ridge streets, will close in preparation of the demolition of Bowling Green State University’s Administration Building.  

This closure is expected to last through January 6, 202...

B.G. Transit to offer free rides for COVID-19 Vaccinations and Boosters

The City of Bowling Green is offering free B.G. Transit rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination and booster shot locations and events.  We recommend requests for rides be made at least 24 hours in advance of the time needed.  Passengers m...

Park's Restroom Closures

The East restrooms at City Park in addition to the Restrooms at Carter park will be closed for the season effective immediately. These closures are due to winterizing. The City Park skate park restrooms will remain open Monday through Friday 8:00 am- 3:00...

Mayor Aspacher and Chief of Police Hetrick Joint Statement

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...

Bowling Green Fire Division Receives AHA’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Achievement Award

The Bowling Green Fire Division has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe heart attacks.  

Each year, more...

City Designated as Certified Local Government by National Park Service

The City of Bowling Green, Ohio is proud to announce its certification, by the National Park Service, as a recognized Certified Local Government (CLG) effective June 16, 2021.  Bowling Green, through the hard work of the city’s Historic...

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...

Utility Insights Available

The Aclara ACE platform provides utilities and their customers data-driven tools that enable customers with personalized and actionable solutions that heighten energy cost awareness and promote energy and water efficiency.

Pilot Food Waste Drop Off

To help reduce the amount of food waste being sent to landfills, the City of Bowling Green has launched a 6-month Pilot Residential Food Waste Drop Off.  The Drop Off became available to Bowling Green residents on March 26, 2021.  The Ci...

2020 Consumer Confidence Report

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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BOWLING GREEN POLICE DIVISION TO HOST CITIZEN OUTREACH PROGRAM

The Citizen Outreach Program (COP) is designed to bring the community and police together in a learning environment.  Citizens will have an internal look at the Bowling Green Police Division’s operation, training, and be able to connect with Divi...

The City of Bowling Green is Accepting Scholarship Applications

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...

Rooftop Solar: Is It Right For My Home?

Rooftop Solar: Is it Right for my Home?

Restoration Project Planned for Wintergarden/St. Johns Nature Preserve

Restoration Project Planned for Wintergarden/St. Johns Nature Preserve

In 2019, the City installed drainage tiles to address the flooding issues in the front of the Wintergarden/St. Johns Nature Preserve.  Now that this issue has been addressed, a...

2021 Family First Friday Fun Nights

The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Department would like to invite you to a night of family fun with a new event held every month this Fall & Winter: 2021 Family First Friday Fun Nights at the BG Community Center.

Join us at the Bowling Green Com...

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities Recognized as a Smart Energy Provider

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...

Final Leaf Collection Begins on December 6

The final round of leaf collection will begin on Monday, December 6th in Bowling Green.  Leaf collection is available for addresses that are eligible for City refuse/recycling collection and is not connected to the regular refuse/recycling collec...

City Park Winter Spark

Join us on December 4th, 2021 from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm for our annual Holiday Market Festival and Run located at the Bowling Green City Park!