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 Committee.

Two $3,000 one-time scholarships are available to graduating seniors based on academic performance, good score on the public power test and participation in a variety of extracurricular activities/programs.

Lyle B. Wright Scholarship – Applicant must be a graduating senior living in a household that receives electricity from Bowling Green Municipal Utilities.  This scholarship is not available to those who qualify for the Richard H. Gorsuch Scholarship.

Richard H. Gorsuch Scholarship – Applicant must be a graduating senior who has a parent or guardian that is employed by the Bowling Green Municipal Electric System.

High School transcript showing the cumulative grade-point average is required.

Applications are available on the City website at www.bgohio.org or can be obtained in the Utility Director’s Office by calling 419.354.6246 or by emailing mmazey@bgohio.org

Applications are due in the Utility Director’s Office, 304 North Church Street, or by email at bgutildir@bgohio.org by 4:00 p.m. on December 12, 2022.

Downtown Bowling Green SID has a page on their website dedicated to commercial space that is available for rent/sale. If you have commercial space located in the Special Improvement District that you would like showcased, you can contact them at info@downtownbgohio.org.

Wood County Health Department is working with partners across the county and Ohio Department of Health to make free COVID-19 at-home test kits available for residents who wish to use them before getting together with family and friends to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.
“Taking a rapid test shortly before your Thanksgiving celebrations can help to keep your loved ones healthy,” said Benjamin Robison, Wood County Health Commissioner. “If you test positive for COVID or feel sick, stay home so you don’t pass your illness on to your family and friends.”
Free at-home COVID-19 rapid tests are available at Wood County Health Department in Bowling Green, senior centers, as well as public libraries including: North Baltimore Library, Pemberville Library, Rossford Library, Walbridge Library, Way Library in Perrysburg, Wayne Library, Weston Library, and Wood County District Public Library in Bowling Green. Rapid tests are also widely available for purchase through pharmacies and retail outlets.
When you should use an at-home test:

1. You have COVID-19 symptoms. If you have symptoms of COVID, stay home even if you get a negative result on an at-home test and avoid being around others until you are symptom-free.
2. You were exposed to someone with COVID-19. Take the test at least five days after the exposure.
3. You are going to a large indoor event (such as a wedding or holiday gathering). Test immediately before the gathering.
4. You will be around someone who is at higher risk for serious illness.

Anyone who tests positive or has symptoms of COVID should take precautions to isolate from others.
Now is also a good time to get your flu shot and an updated bivalent COVID booster shot if you’re eligible. For more information on COVID tests and COVID vaccine clinics, go to woodcountyhealth.org and click on “Information on COVID-19” for details.
The mission of Wood County Health Department is to prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles and protect the health of everyone in Wood County. Our Community Health Center provides comprehensive medical services for men, women and children. We welcome all patients, including uninsured or underinsured clients, regardless of their ability to pay, and we accept most third-party insurance. For more information, visit woodcountyhealth.org.

Purchasing an affordable home may be out of reach for some Bowling Green residents at lower income levels. A CDBG-funded program, however, can help with this issue.

The City’s Direct Homeownership Assistance Program makes affordable homeownership possible for households often overcome by housing cost burden.

The program is designed to assist creditworthy persons with lower incomes by reducing their mortgage principal amount, paying reasonable closing costs, and/or required up-front private mortgage insurance premiums. In most cases the mortgage principal reduction will satisfy the lender’s down payment requirement.

Applicants must qualify through a traditional lender. Assistance is provided in the form of a supplemental subordinate loan for part of the purchase price with zero (0%) interest. The Loan is forgiven after two (2) years.

Applicant(s) must complete the application process, and adhere to all program policies to be eligible. For more information contact Matthew Jay Snow at the City of Bowling Green’s Community Development Division, (419) 354-6221 or msnow@bgohio.org.

NAMI Wood County is excited to announce their upcoming events and support groups for November 2022.

They are hosting their Open House on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 at their new location at 1250 Ridgewood Dr Bowling Green, OH 43402. This family-friendly event will include a variety of activities that all community members can participate in, including:

• Meet and Greet with Santa
• Photobooth with Santa
• Ornament-making for families
• Hot chocolate and other delicious treats
• A tour of the NEW NAMI Wood County building

The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Workshop is 2-day, free of charge, a self-designed, course on identifying your personal wellness tools. The next WRAP workshop takes place on November 17 and 18, 2022 from 10-4p.m. both days at the new NAMI Wood County location: 1250 Ridgewood Drive

NAMI Wood County is also hosting another “Chip-In” Volunteer Day on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. This day will consist of creating care packages to give out to people in the Wood County community this holiday season. If you would be interested in participating in “Chip-In” Day, visit www.namiwoodcounty.org to sign up!

If you are interested in becoming a NAMI Wood County member, visit their website for more details. There are many benefits included in a NAMI Wood County member including: discounts on programs, newsletter subscriptions and more. Membership levels range from $5 to $60. You can also volunteer for NAMI Wood County! There are opportunities to get involved as a support group or class facilitator, office volunteer, and more. Visit their website to learn more.

NAMI Wood County is also continuing their NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group as hybrid. Peer and Family Support Group has been moved to the Perrysburg Counseling Center. Visit www.namiwodocounty.org for more information and to register for their programming, Email info@namiwoodcounty.org or call 419-352-0626 for more information and be sure to follow NAMI Wood County on social media at @NAMIWoodCounty for additional resources and updates.

Wood County Community Health Center will soon begin a renovation and remodel that will allow for an expansion of services to better serve the needs of our community. The renovation will enable the Health Center to increase the number of exam rooms, add a behavioral health wing and expand the pharmacy and waiting room area.
“We’re excited about the changes we will be making in our facility, which will improve the experience our patients have in our center, allow us to serve more people and offer expanded service to our patients,” said Diane Krill, Health Center CEO.
The remodel is expected take approximately four months. Construction will be completed in phases, allowing the Health Center to continue to serve patients on-site throughout the renovation.
While disruptions to service are expected to be minimal, there will be some changes that impact the flow of services while construction is taking place. The Health Center will be closed on Friday, October 28 and Monday, October 31. The Health Department will be open for all other services on those days.
Beginning Tuesday, November 1:

• The Health Center entrance and parking for Health Center patients will be located on the East side of the building. Signs will be posted to direct patients to the alternate entrance and parking area.
• The Health Center pharmacy will move to an alternate location within the building and will be accessed through the main Health Department entrance.

The project will be funded through a grant specifically for health center renovations, made available from the Health Resources Services Administration. “We appreciate the support of the Wood County Community Health Center Board of Directors and the Wood County Board of Health in undertaking this renovation,” said Krill. “Approving the use of federal funds for this project will provide a long-term benefit to our community.”
The mission of Wood County Health Department is to prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles and protect the health of everyone in Wood County. Our Community Health Center provides comprehensive medical services for men, women and children. We welcome all patients, including uninsured or underinsured clients, regardless of their ability to pay, and we accept most third-party insurance. For more information, visit woodcountyhealth.org.

The Wood County Museum is having a Coloring Contest for kids ages Ages 3-12 years old. There will be prizes for each age category.

You can pick up a form at the Wood County Museum, Wood County District Public Library, Grounds For Thought, Way Public Library (Perrysburg, Oh), Carter Historic Farm, Grand Rapids Library, North Baltimore Public Library, or Weston Public Library.

Deadline to submit coloring page to the Wood County Museum is Saturday, December 17th. Winners will be announced on our social media pages. Winners notified on Tuesday, December 20th.

You can also download and print off a coloring page here: https://woodcountyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Downloadable-Coloring-Sheet-1.pdf