In conjunction with the downtown utility project, sewer lining will occur on East Wooster from Main to South Prospect beginning tomorrow, June 25.  Two-way traffic will be maintained, however, there will be no access to East Wooster from South Prospect and no parking along East Wooster within the work zone.  This work is anticipated to … Continue reading East Wooster Sewer Lining →

Installation of the gravity sewer and water service lines on South Main Street is nearing completion. On Thursday June 20, (weather permitting) or Friday, the gravity sewer trench from Wooster St. to Clough St. will be paved with a hot mix asphalt. This will complete the utility portion of the work on South Main St. … Continue reading Construction Update-Downtown Project →

The Bowling Green Community Fireworks will be held on July 3 at dusk at the Bowling Green State University Intramural Fields. Prior to the fireworks display, the Bowling Green Area Community Bands will perform a free patriotic-themed concert near the BGSU Mileti Alumni Center beginning at 8:00 pm.  Parking will be available at the Stroh … Continue reading Bowling Green Community Fireworks Information →

As we move June, it’s time to watch for bagworms. The tan, oblong bags from last year’s bagworms are usually quite noticeable right now. The females can lay between 500-1000 eggs inside a bag so populations can quickly build to large numbers within a year or two on infested plants. They will feed on over … Continue reading Tree Care Tips – Bagworms →

The B.G. Transit will join, yet again, with thousands of other public transportation systems, nationwide, to participate in Dump the Pump Day.  This year’s Dump the Pump Day is Thursday, June 20. The initiative encourages the public to refrain from use of their automobiles–using public transportation, instead. An event spearheaded by the American Public Transportation … Continue reading B.G. Transit Joins National Dump the Pump Day Initiative →

The contractor has progressed up to the intersection of Main St and Wooster St.  The focus over the next few weeks within the 100 and 200 blocks of South Main Street will be the installation of water service lines and a gravity sanitary sewer line.  The contractor will close the road block-by-block as the work … Continue reading Construction Update – Downtown Project →

The Bowling Green Tree Commission is kicking off its 2nd annual photo contest.  The Tree Commission’s goal is to raise awareness of Bowling Green’s Urban Forest found both on public and private property. In 2019, the Commission is asking citizens to submit photos highlighting trees in all four seasons – winter, spring, summer, and fall. … Continue reading 2019 Tree Commission Photo Contest →

The utility portion of the downtown project is continuing with the installation of water service lines along with a gravity sanitary sewer line.  As released previously, as the contractor works north on Main Street and on Wooster Street, this work will require block-by-block street closures.  This portion of the project is anticipated to last through … Continue reading Construction Update – Downtown Project →

The City of Bowling Green will hold its annual “Pause for the Pledge” ceremony on Flag Day, June 14 at 10:00 am near the Wood County Senior Center, 305 North Main Street in Bowling Green. During the program, Council President Mike Aspacher will read a proclamation and the Pledge of Allegiance will be recited. Additionally, … Continue reading City to “Pause for the Pledge” →

In conjunction with the Firefly Nights Festival scheduled for June 21, certain street closures and parking restrictions will be imposed in downtown Bowling Green. On-street parking will be prohibited on North Main, from Court to Wooster, beginning at 1:00 pm on Friday, June 21.  Parking restrictions will go into effect at 2:00 pm on South … Continue reading Firefly Nights Festival – June 21 →