News from BG: November 10, 2021
2021 Leaf Collection - Will Begin Week of November 15

Public Works will begin collecting leaves the week of November 15. Leaf collection is available for addresses that are eligible for refuse/recycling collection and is not connected to the regular refuse/recycling collection schedule.

A MAP has been posted to the City’s website allowing residents to follow crews as they move through the City:

If you choose to use this method, please follow LEAF COLLECTION GUIDELINES.

Questions may be directed to the Public Works Department by calling 419-354-6227.
Additional Options for Leaves
Love 'Em & Leave 'Em

The best thing you can do with your leaves is… Leave them on your property!

  • Shred them with a lawn mower and leave them in place on your lawn
  • Compost them in a pile or container (with or without shredding)
  • Shred them and use them as mulch on your borders and flowerbeds

Love ’Em and Leave ’Em "How to" Videos:
City Yard Waste Drop Off Site

Garden/Yard Waste/Grass/Leaves can be taken to the City Yard Waste drop-off site for those who are eligible to receive City refuse collection.

Open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

The site is located behind the Public Works garage on Tarragon Drive (off of E. Poe Road). This site does NOT accept brush (anything with a bark covering).
Refuse/Recycling Delay
Week of November 8th

In observance of the Veterans Day holiday, all non-24 hour City facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 11, and refuse and recycling collection will be delayed by one day:

Monday's route will be collected on Monday.

Tuesday's route will be collected on Tuesday.

Wednesday's route will be collected on Wednesday.

Thursday's route will be collected on Friday.

Questions about this schedule may be directed to Public Works at 419-354-6227.

Never miss a "trash day" again! Download the Recycle Coach App to receive a custom calendar and reminder notifications for special collections.

Visit the Recycle Coach web page for more details.
Wood County 4th Annual Personal Shredding Event

Saturday November 13th
9:00am-12:00pm (or until truck is full)

At Wood County Job and Family Services Employee Parking Lot (West Side)
1928 E. Gypsy Lane RD
Wood County Residents may bring up to 5 bags or boxes of paper items to be shredded onsite as you watch. All they ask is you provide a toy, gift card or cash donation.

Masks will be required if you get out of your vehicle and Social Distancing Guidelines will be encouraged. Donations will be given to children who are involved with Wood County Job and Family Services to make their Holiday a little Brighter.
Seeking Nominations for
Drum Major for Peace

The Bowling Green Human Relations Commission is seeking nominations for the annual Martin Luther King Drum Major for Peace award. The nominee should exemplify the betterment of peaceful, just and equitable human relations in the BG community and to promote respect for diversity.

The Drum Major For Peace nomination form, along with past recipients, can be found online. Nominations are due no later than November 30th.
Holiday Happenings!
Tree Lighting November 19th

We welcome the community to join us in celebrating the annual community tree lighting. This event will take place in front of the Wood County District Public Library on Friday, November 19th with the prelude starting at 6:45 pm. This event will showcase appearances from Julie’s Dance Studio, Madrigals, the Mayor, and other special guests. Refreshments will be provided by Biggby Coffee and Kabob It.

Afterwards, everyone is invited to the Wood County Courthouse for “Carols at the Courthouse” at 7:30 pm, presented by the Madrigals, celebrating the Courthouse’s 125th anniversary in the grand stairway.
Holiday Parade November 20th

The BG Community Holiday Parade will be held on November 20th starting at 10am. The parade will once again be broadcast live on WTOL-11 with commentary. This year's theme is "Elves on Main".

If you would like to volunteer for the Parade you can sign up online
Community Talking Points
(Released November 10, 2021)
Key Messages: 

  • Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccines are authorized for children five to 11 years old.
  • Cases of COVID-19 have recently increased in Wood County to a current weekly rate of about 260 cases per 100,000 people.
  • Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for people six months old or older.
  • Single-dose boosters are approved for Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines. Individuals may get any of the three vaccines—boosters don’t have to match the original series.
 
Additional Information:

The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for children five through 11 years old:

  • The CDC recommends that children in this age group be vaccinated against COVID-19. 
  • The vaccine is administered as a two-dose series, three weeks apart. The pediatric vaccine is a lower dose than that used for individuals 12 years of age and older. 
  • Children who are fully vaccinated are protected against serious illness and may continue to go to school and participate in other activities following exposure to someone with COVID at home.
  • Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines are available at all Wood County Health Department vaccine clinics. Appointments are recommended.
 
Cases of COVID-19 have increased in Wood County over the past week after generally trending down since late September:

  • The current rate is approximately 260 weekly cases per 100,000 people, well above the level that is considered high transmission (100 weekly cases per 100,000 people).
  • Incidence of COVID for people who have not completed a vaccine series remains about four times higher than for people who have completed a vaccine series.
  • Measures to control the spread of COVID remain important—get vaccinated, limit gatherings and wear masks indoors in public places and outdoors in crowds.
 
Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for people six months old or older:

  • Influenza and COVID have similar symptoms—getting a flu vaccine may reduce symptoms that could be confused with COVID. 
  • Flu vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines can be administered at the same time.
  • Influenza can cause serious illness, hospitalization and death, particularly in older adults, very young children, pregnant women and people with certain chronic medical conditions. 

Single-dose boosters are approved for Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines:

  • Individuals may get any of the three vaccines—boosters don’t have to match the original series.
  • Pfizer and Moderna recipients are eligible for a booster 6 months after the second dose if they are: 
  • 65 or older
  • 18 or older and have an underlying medical condition or work/live in a high-risk setting.
  • Boosters are recommended for Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients 18 and older at least 2 months after the first vaccine. 
Free Rides for Vaccination & Booster Appointments
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 must tell the call-taker the transport is for a COVID-19 vaccination or booster to receive the free fares to and from the location. Call-takers will verify the destination as eligible to provide free fare approval. It is preferred that your return trip be scheduled in the same call.

Call 419-354-6203 for additional information about the B.G. Transit. To schedule a ride, call 1-800-579-4299. For persons with speech and/or hearing impairments, contact us through the Ohio Relay Network at 1-877-750-9097 or 1-800-750-0750, respectively....