BOWLING GREEN---The Historic Preservation Commission is celebrating National Historic Preservation Month for the second year with a self-guided walking tour of Bowling Green's historic homes and buildings. Historic buildings owners are encouraged to sign up their property online at https://buff.ly/41niMW8 by providing basic details about their home or building. Owners who sign up will receive a yard sign indicating "History Lives Here," which will help bring awareness to local preservation and recognize properties included in the self-guided walking tour throughout May.

Sign up your property online at https://buff.ly/41niMW8 or by calling the Planning Department at (419) 354-6218 or emailing planning@bgohio.org by Friday, April 11, 2025. Providing a brief history of your historic structure is part of the online sign-up. The commission has created a handout with resources to help you research a historic property, which is located on their website: https://www.bgohio.org/436/Historic-Preservation-Commission. However, if you need any assistance, please contact the Planning Department and they are available to help you.

For those of you who signed up last year to participate, the Planning Department will contact you. You do not need to sign-up again.

The HPC was established in 2019 to help preserve, promote, and educate the community about local history and historic buildings in Bowling Green. To learn more about the HPC, visit www.bgohio.org/436/Historic-Preservation-Commission

WCPD March 2025 Events:

March 2nd

Farm Breakfast: 10am-12pm @ Otsego Park Thompson Stone Hall

FREE Farm Breakfast! Come taste the fruits of our labors - buckwheat pancakes with maple syrup, bacon and eggs and other treats raised or grown on the Carter Historic Farm.  Food will be available until it is gone in a first-come-first-served format.

March 2^nd

Skunk Cabbage Walk: 10:30am -12:00pm @ Bradner Preserve

Meet Wood County's earliest blooming wildflower and learn how it can melt its way through snow and attract pollinators in late winter.

Register Here: https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10239/

March 3^rd Every Monday of March after

Chair Yoga in the Parks for Adults: 4:30pm-5:30pm @ WW Knight Nature Preserve

Or

Regular Yoga in the Parks for Adults: 6-7pm @ WW Knight Nature Preserve

Registration will close before the beginning of the first class.  After registering for the program, you will be welcome to attend the weekly sessions each month.

For more information call (419) 661-1697 Ext. 1.

March 4^th

Frog Monitor Training: 6:30-8:00pm @ via Zoom

Connect to your parks and add to our knowledge of native frogs and toads by joining the Frog and Toad Calling Survey.  Volunteer monitors will be trained to conduct surveys and identify frog species by sight and sound.

Register Here: https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10279/

March 6^th

Butterfly and Plant Monitor Training: 6:30-8pm @ WC Park Headquarters

Learn to monitor native plants and/or butterflies in Wood County Parks.  This program kicks off the 2025 monitoring season for both new and returning monitors.

Register here: https://wcparks.galaxy...etail/?need_id=1036051

March 11^th

Book Club: 5-6pm @ Carter Historic Farm: Loomis Community Room

Join us for the new Carter Farm Book Club! In this new monthly meeting we wil be reading literature from the 1930s and discuss. This first meeting we will vote on what book to read.

Register Here: https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10303/

March 13^th

Full Worm Moon Walk: 7:30-9pm @ Cedar Creeks Preserve

Enjoy a gentle stroll under the Full Worm moon as we learn moon lore and look and listen for nocturnal wildlife.  We may get lucky and observe American Woodcocks doing their breeding display as well.  No dogs permitted.

Register Here: https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10308/

March 14^th

Homeschoolers: Hang with the Herps! 10am-12pm @ Otsego Park: Thompson Stone Hall

Meet our reptilian and amphibian animal ambassadors face-to-face!  Learn how they're similar, what makes them unique, how they thrive in NW Ohio, and how you can help protect them.  This program is designed for ages 8 and older.  Register attending children only.  Adults must stay with children for the duration of the program.

Register Here: https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10309/

March 15^th

Homesteader’s Workshop: 8:30am-3pm @ Carter Historic Farm

Are you interested in homesteading, but unsure if it is right for you?  Join us for a weekend warrior homesteading workshop where we address some of your questions and go over the pros and cons to be considered.  We will cover the Ohio Cottage Laws and basic budgeting.  We will conclude with a brainstorming session to learn from you which homesteading topics are of highest interest so that we can plan future workshops over the year.

Register Here: https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10310/

March 18^th

World Recycling Day: Paper Mache Storage Solutions: 7-8:30pm @ WW Knight Nature Preserve

Learn to create custom storage organizers out of easy to source upcycled materials.  Supplies will be available to make small organizers to to take home but participants with larger goals can bring small wood or paper boxes and cardboard materials from home to upcycle something larger.  This class is open to teens and adults.

Register Here: https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10311/

March 19^th

Staying Prepared in Wood County: 6:30-7:30pm @ Bradner Preserve

Join the Wood County Emergency Management Agency and the Wood County Park District to learn how to stay prepared for disasters close to home.  Discover how to create a preparedness plan for you and your family and the best practices for going outdoors in Wood County.

Register Here: https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10312/

March 20^th

Monthly Mindfulness in the Greenhouse: 6:30-8pm @ J.C Reuthinger Memorial Preserve-Greenhouse

This is our usual monthly mindfulness class, but hosted at our native plant greenhouse!  This month we will practice our seated meditation inside the greenhouse, surrounded by growing plants.  Join naturalist and meditation teacher Emma Taylor for this monthly nature-based mindfulness session.

Register Here: https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10315/

March 22^nd

Leprechaun Open Geocaching: 10am-1pm @ Bradner Preserve

Solve riddles to find the hidden leprechaun's secret treasure caches!  Stop by anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to borrow one of our GPS units or bring your smartphone with the Google Maps app and search for hidden geocaches in the park.  This multi-cache course is challenging for a beginner; previous tech or geocaching experience suggested. No registration required!

March 22^nd

Board Game Day: 1-3pm @ Carter Historic Farm

Come play board games from now and then.  We'll have familiar games like Monopoly and Scrabble, as well as other games that left their popularity in the past.  With games and snacks on a Saturday afternoon, you'll forget TV was ever invented!  This program is recommended for tween and teen-age children and young adults.

Register Here: https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10318/

March 27^th

Serving Up Knowledge: The Story of the Great Black Swamp: 11am-12pm @ WW Knight Nature Preserve

Pack a lunch (or get some take out) and join us each month for a short presentation on a local nature or cultural topic.  Our knowledgeable staff will feed your brain while you feed your body!  Program hosted by the Friends of Wood County Parks.

Become a Friend today: https://wcparks.org/friends/

March 27^th

Staying Prepared in Wood County: 6:30-7:30pm @ WW Knight Nature Preserve

Join the Wood County Emergency Management Agency and the Wood County Park District to learn how to stay prepared for disasters close to home.

Register Here: https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10313/

March 29^th

Seed Starting for Children: 10-11am @ Carter Historic Farm

Join us at Carter Historic Farm to start heirloom onion seeds!  This class will cover onion seed starting and seedling care.  Each child will take home their start at the end of this class.  Adults must stay with children for the duration of the program.

Register Here: https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10322/

March 29^th

Craft Circle: 1-4pm @ Carter Historic Farm: Loomis Community Room

Whether you have decades of experience or just started last week, crafters of all ages can stop by for an afternoon of craftin'!  Please bring your own materials, projects and questions!

Register Here: https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/10323/

BOWLING GREEN— The City of Bowling Green is inviting residents and stakeholders to participate in shaping the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) priorities for the next five years. This initiative aims to gather valuable insights to guide the city's planning process and effectively address community needs. The input collected will be important in determining how CDBG funds are allocated to support local projects and initiatives.

To facilitate this process, the city has prepared an online survey that can be accessed at https://buff.ly/QPiti0t. The survey is designed to address CDBG needs within the City of Bowling Green. Once completed, responses can be submitted by clicking the "Submit Survey" button, which automatically consolidates results for analysis. All submissions must be received by April 18th, 2025, to be considered.

Questions or requests for a paper copy of the survey can be directed to the Community Development Department at 419-354-6221 or via email at msnow@bgohio.org.

BOWLING GREEN – The City of Bowling Green Water and Sewer Division is continuing the process of identifying and mapping water service line materials. These inspections continue to occur in phases across the city, and residents will be notified by door hangers when it is appropriate to schedule their inspection. Residents must schedule a time with city staff or designated subcontractor (GIS Landmark) staff to provide access to their property to inspect their service line materials.

What this means:
• City of Bowling Green water is safe.
• The City is required by the Ohio and US EPA to identify and map water service line materials within our distribution system.
• City employees and GIS Landmark staff, hired by the City of Bowling Green, will be performing these scheduled inspections and will provide identification.
• This scheduled inspection will only take a few minutes of your time.
• Per Policy #3002 City of Bowling Green Policy Matters Governing Water Systems Operations – 6a: Any identified employee or representative of the City Water Division shall at all reasonable hours, have access to the property for the purpose of examining pipes, meters, connections, and other appurtenances involving the City’s water supply and for examining, replacing, repairing or removing any meter, piping, instrument or connection that is part of the City’s water system.

Residents are reminded that City staff, and contractors, will be wearing uniforms, driving marked vehicles, and carrying proper identification. Questions about this project or inspector verification can be directed to 419-354-6277 or 419-354-6236. Safety concerns should be reported to the Bowling Green Police Division by calling 419-352-1131.

Toledo, Ohio (February 10, 2025) – William Vaughan Company (WVC), a leading accounting and advisory firm, is thrilled to announce its expansion into Nashville, Tennessee. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the firm’s accelerated growth strategy, underscoring its commitment to providing top-tier services and building strong client relationships in key growth markets.

"Nashville offers a unique blend of cultural richness and economic vitality, making it an ideal location for our firm’s next chapter," said Aaron Swiggum, Managing Partner of WVC. "We are excited to bring our tradition of excellence and innovative solutions to the Nashville business community."

With a focus on organic growth and acquisitions, WVC is expanding its footprint in the Midwest and beyond. The company supports this expansion by strategically promoting from within while maintaining a strong emphasis on hiring exceptional external talent. For more information about William Vaughan Company and its services, please visit https://wvco.com.

About William Vaughan Company (wvco.com)

William Vaughan Company is an Ohio-based, public accounting firm providing a vast array of audit, tax, and consulting services to clients locally, nationally, and internationally. Our commitment to excellence has resulted in sustained growth since our inception in 1959. Currently, William Vaughan Company has 4 locations and more than 100 professionals, including 16 partners, who focus on serving primarily privately held businesses. For the past five years, the firm has been awarded one of the 60 Best Accounting Firms to Work for in the nation by Accounting Today. In addition, William Vaughan Company has been named INSIDE Public Accounting’s Best of the Best Firms for the fourth consecutive year and The Blade’s Top Work Places for eleven years running.

Join the Wood County Museum for the 5th Annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt Presented by Sleek Academy & All About the Kids Learning Center. From April 1-30, find all 10 egg signs and collect the clues to win a prize. Signs will be “hidden” all around the Museum grounds, all 50 acres! This is a FREE community event that is for both kids and adults, everyone is welcome to participate!

You can pick up your “passport” book inside the Museum during open hours, or at either of the information kiosks on the grounds (in the visitor parking lot or behind the building by the Herb Garden).

Once you find all the egg signs and fill out the clue answers, bring your completed passport back to the museum front desk during open hours (Weekdays: 10AM-4PM, Saturday: 12PM-4PM) to claim your prize (while supplies last). The Wood County Museum is located at 13660 County Home Rd. Bowling Green, OH.

The 5^th Annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt is sponsored by: Sleek Academy, All About the Kids Learning Center, Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Ted Bowlus – Podiatrist, St. Aloysius Catholic School, Susan & George Winters, CedarCreek Church, The Morning Show BG, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church & Academy, Lanny & Marcia Traber, Betco, and The Wells Family.

Glass City Federal Credit Union is pleased to offer five scholarship awards, one in the amount of $2,500 and four in the amount of $1,000, to area students who meet the following criteria:

• The student will be attending a 2- or 4-year accredited post-secondary institution during the 2025-26 school year.
• The student is a member of Glass City Federal; or a parent, stepparent, or legal guardian is a member of Glass City.
• The student completes and submits the required application and essay by the deadline of March 31, 2025.

Interested scholarship applicants are encouraged to obtain a scholarship application at any Glass City Federal branch or online at glasscityfcu.com.

TEA & TALK SERIES: 

“Signed, Sealed, Delivered – The 6888^th WAC”

The Wood County Museum welcomes Molly Sampson from the Maritime Museum of Sandusky, to be the speaker for the upcoming Tea & Talk Series on April 10th, 2:00PM, at the Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green, Ohio.

The April tea is titled “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The 6888^th WAC” and is a discussion about the remarkable story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the first Black Women’s Army Corps (WAC) unit sent overseas during World War II. Tasked with organizing and delivering millions of pieces of undelivered mail, these 855 women transformed postal operations in the European Theater, ensuring that Americans serving overseas received critical morale-boosting letters from home.

In addition to their logistical success, the women of the 6888th faced unique challenges. They confronted racism and sexism both within the Army and in society at large while also battling for respect and recognition as soldiers in the WAC. Their service went beyond the well-known Double Victory campaign for civil rights and democracy abroad, achieving what can be called a “Triple Victory”.

This lecture will explore the creation of the 6888th, the challenges of segregation, the influential individuals and organizations advocating for their deployment, and their groundbreaking accomplishments in Europe. Join us to learn about these trailblazing women’s lasting impact and legacy.

Once again, the Museum is partnering with The Summer Kitchen. The featured tea selection is called Lemon Pound Cake: If you love lemon, have we got a tea for you! Our Lemon Pound Cake tea has a subtle creaminess bursting with citrus notes and delicate amaretto flavors.

Reservations and payment need completed by Sunday, April 6th. There are two methods for payment. Either call 419-352-0967 and museum staff can assist or visit woodcountyhistory.org to pay online.

Admission includes tea and light refreshments by local caterer So Many Somethings Desserterie out of Perrysburg, Ohio, and program. Member pricing is $25, while non-member and special diet meals (gluten free/vegan) are $30. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

Get tickets here: https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/tea-talk-series-6888/

This program is part of the 2025 Tea & Talk series hosted by the Wood County Museum.  A complete list of teas and other programs can be found at woodcountyhistory.org

USA Curling is pleased to announce host locations for the U21 Junior Men’s & Women’s National Championships through 2028.

In 2025, the Bowling Green Curling Club (BGCC) in Bowling Green, OH, will welcome the nation’s best junior curlers from April 1st through April 6th. In 2026, the Junior Nationals will head to Bismarck, ND, and the Capital Curling Club, while the 2027 Junior Nationals will return to the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, MA. In 2028, the event will be held in northern Michigan at the Traverse City Curling Club.

A change in the dates of the World Junior Championships forced USA Curling to adjust the timing of the 2025 Junior Nationals, and prompted a search for a new host this coming season. Numerous clubs expressed interested before the decision was made to move ahead with BGCC.

"We are so excited to showcase the talents of junior curlers in this country,” said Lauren Whitmer, Bowling Green Board Secretary and the 2025 Event Chair. “I am confident this club and community will make it a memorable experience for competitors, family, and fans.”

At the 2024 Junior Nationals in Eau Claire, WI, Team Giroux (Allie Giroux, Tessa Thurlow, Ella Fleming, Brooke Giroux, Savannah Koch) captured the Women’s title, while Team Wendling (Wesley Wendling, Nicholas Cenzalli, Daniel Laufer, Shaheen Bassiri, Dylan Ciapka) won the Men’s Championship. In the upcoming season, Team Giroux will travel to the World Junior B Championships to earn a spot in the World Junior Women’s Championship, while Team Wendling will have a direct berth into the 2025 World Junior Men’s Championship based on the results of Team USA in 2024.

“Delivering great events is a key part of our mission, and securing championship sites far in advance let’s us plan effectively and be better partners to the Member Clubs that take on hosting responsibilities,” add USA Curling CEO Dean Gemmell. “I’m thrilled that we have a schedule for Junior Nationals through 2028, and we are grateful that Bowling Green was able to put the event into their schedule in this upcoming season.”

In addition to the national championship announcements, USA Curling has also selected the five bonspiels that will serve as Junior Nationals qualifiers in 2024-25. USA Curling aims to provide reasonable opportunities to curlers in all parts of the country, and the organization is excited to announce that recently opened CurlVegas in Las Vegas, NV, will host a Junior Qualifier bonspiel in 2024-25. Other qualifiers will be held it at the Madison Curling Club (McFarland, WI), the Broomstones Curling Club (Wayland, MA), the Fargo-Moorhead Curling Club (Fargo, ND), and Four Seasons Curling (Blaine, MN). Dates and contact information for all the Qualifier bonspiels are below.

Ohio’s In-Demand Jobs Survey is now OPEN! This survey allows Ohio businesses to provide feedback on the state’s Top Jobs List, which guides workforce training priorities and federal funding.

The survey helps the state collect feedback based on what Ohio businesses need, creating a portal for Ohioans to learn what jobs will be important now and in the future, so they can better plan their pathway to a successful career. The survey is open to any registered business in Ohio, allowing businesses of all sizes and in all areas of the state to share their needs.

The Top Jobs List is a customizable portal for Ohioans to research what pathways are right for them and how they can take advantage of employment opportunities in their field of interest. Ohioans can easily access the Top Jobs List and search for job titles in the state based on region, education required, experience required, and more.

Ohio is required to maintain an up-to-date In-Demand Jobs List, part of Ohio’s Top Jobs List, that directs the spending of 85 percent of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) training funds. Although not required, Ohio has previously chosen to survey employers to ensure that state programs meet business needs.

To take the survey, visit TopJobs.Ohio.gov/Survey.

In an effort to encourage the advancements of the Community Action Plan (CAP), The City of Bowling Green has allocated funds for micro-grants ranging from $500 up to $5,000. Funds distributed provide organizations and neighborhood groups with support for activities that promote citizen engagement, enhance neighborhood beautification, improve safety, encourage economic development, and/or address neighborhood needs and aspirations.

Individuals or organizations are encouraged to submit an application that meets the following conditions: advance the principles/ideals of the Community Action Plan, be well planned, demonstrate that funds will be effectively and efficiently used (where possible, show collaboration with others to reduce costs), and explain how receipt of the grant will impact the project. This explanation must be included as part of the grant application.

Applications will be accepted starting March 24, 2025, and ending April 11 at 4:30 pm. Candidates chosen for funding will be notified by May 2, 2025. Successful applicants will be invited to attend a City Council meeting to be recognized.
The grant application and more information about the Community Action Plan is available on the City’s website, https://www.bgohio.org/217/Community-Development.