With the Wood County Health Department announcing another confirmed case of the Coronavirus, COVID-19, in Wood County, many residents are probably wondering where is the person from and what should we be doing.  Both are good questions and certainly understandable.  While specific information about the individual cases cannot be released by the Health Department because … Continue reading Message from Mayor Aspacher: COVID-19 Update →

Bowling Green Parks & Recreation is announcing the closure of all facilities until further notice. This includes restrooms, playgrounds, skatepark, in line rink, horse shoe pits and basketball courts. These closures are being made to protect the public, city staff and comply with the Governor’s “Stay at Home” order. All parks are still open for … Continue reading Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Closes All Facilities, Playgrounds & Restrooms →

On Sunday, March 22, Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health issued a “Stay At Home Order”.  As allowable, the City will comply with this order while maintaining essential services.  City government will continue to operate; however, there will be additional modifications made to operations so that adherence to the intent of this order … Continue reading Ohio Stay At Home Order →

We find ourselves at a time of historic significance and we, as elected officials and public servants have weighty responsibilities and considerations. As providers of essential public services, there is much to balance in our decision-making process and this requires clear-headed, measured responses intended to prioritize those services which are critical to our citizens. We … Continue reading Message from Mayor Aspacher →

Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Development Services Agency Director Lydia Mihalik today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has qualified the State of Ohio for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. As a result, Ohio businesses and non-profits economically impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19 may now apply for … Continue reading Small Business Administration Loan Information →

The City of Bowling Green continues to work closely with the Wood County Health Department, Wood County EMA, and the Ohio Department of Health.  As the coronavirus virus (COVID-19) continues to spread, the City is taking precautions to minimize face-to-face contact in an effort to help slow the spread and threat of the virus. Beginning … Continue reading City Operations Modified →

The City of Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission’s March meeting that was scheduled for March 17 has been cancelled. For questions or more information call 419-354-6223.

The Bowling Green Training & Community Center will be closed March 16 through March 31 in response to COVID-19. The situation will be reassessed on March 31. During the building closure staff will be able to do a thorough and deep clean of the entire facility, ensuring that everything is sanitized prior to re opening … Continue reading Bowling Green Training & Community Center to Close March 16 – March 31   →

The City of Bowling Green, Bowling Green Fire Division, The Wood County Health Department as well as other local municipalities, fire departments, law enforcement, and EMS agencies are closely monitoring the current situation regarding COVID-19. With this in mind, we would like to remind all residents of when the use of 911 is appropriate. Generally … Continue reading Using 911 Appropriately Regarding Illness →

The Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Division will continue to replace sanitary sewer laterals on Clay Street the week of March 16.  Work will also encompass the replacement of a manhole as well as making several sewer lateral connections.  As a result, Clay Street from Church to Main Street will be closed to traffic.  It … Continue reading Clay Street work continues →