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City Building Construction - Update

As previously released, installation of construction fencing around the City Building construction site (315 N. Main and 316 N. Church) and a portion of the existing City Building (304 N. Church) has commenced.  This required the closing of City ...

Business Revolving Loan Fund Changes

The City of Bowling Green’s Business Revolving Loan Fund, an implementation of the CDBG block grant program, has recently been modified by lowering the interest rate to 0% to encourage businesses within City Limits to apply. The purpose of the l...

Bowling Green MARCS Tower ensures public safety for residents

In emergencies, an essential tool for first responders is their ability to communicate reliably. The quality of emergency communications for first responders has been a long-time concern of Bowling Green Fire Chief Bill Moorman. For years, there have been...

Your Path to Sustainable Landscaping Homeowner Educational Series

Join the City of Bowling Green, the Wood Soil Water & Conservation District, the Wood County Park District, and the Kuebeck Forum on Nature for a new homeowner educational series, Your Path to Sustainable Landscaping.  This five-class series ...

BGSU Students Partner with American Red Cross to Encourage Fire Safety

As part of Bowling Green State University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, students are partnering with the American Red Cross to encourage fire safety.  On Monday, January 17th, the students will be canvassing  Bowling...

Community Action Plan Micro-Grants: Call for Applications

The City of Bowling Green, in an effort to encourage the advancements of the Community Action Plan (CAP), has allocated funds for micro-grants ranging from $500 up to $5,000. Individuals or organizations are encouraged to submit an application that meets ...

City Response to Park Vandalism

The City is requesting the community’s assistance as vandalism in City Park continues to be addressed.  Vandalism in parks is a common issue across the country, but since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, this type of behavior in ...

AMP's WattPlan Tool

With 40% of the City's electricity being produced from renewable resources, you can feel good about plugging in. If you are considering an EV, use AMP’s WattPlan tool to provide valuable information and help you make an informed decision.

City of Bowling Green Owner-Occupied Housing Repair Programs

The City of Bowling Green administers several owner-occupied housing repair programs. The programs assist low and moderate-income households within the city limits of Bowling Green. The current annual gross income limit is based on household size. For exa...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rooftop Solar: Is It Right For My Home?

Rooftop Solar: Is it Right for my Home?

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...

End of Year Message from Mayor Aspacher

2021 has been a year of forward momentum following the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.  As a community, we have continued to successfully react and adapt to the ever-changing environment around us due to this virus.  Our community has ...

Snow Streets & Snow Emergencies

Designated snow streets are marked with blue and white signs. Any vehicle parked on a snow street must be removed within two hours after a Snow Emergency is declared. Snow Emergencies are typically called for when...