News from BG: January 12, 2022
The City of Bowling Green, in an effort to encourage the advancements of the Community Action Plan (CAP), has allocated funds for micro-grants ranging from $500 up to $5,000. 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 are due by March 15, with possible second-round applications due by July 15 (if funds remain). Successful applicants will be required to schedule and attend a City Council meeting following the event to report on the number of attendees, impact, and/or description of successes.
Refuse/Recycling Delay
Week of January 17th

In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, all non-24 hour City facilities will be closed on Monday, January 17th, and refuse and recycling collection will be delayed by one day:

Monday's route will be collected on Tuesday.

Tuesday's route will be collected on Wednesday.

Wednesday's route will be collected on Thursday.

Thursday's route will be collected on Friday.

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

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Sound the Alarm.
Save a Life.

As part of Bowling Green State University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, students are partnering with the American Red Cross to encourage fire safety. On Monday, January 17th, the students will be canvassing Bowling Green neighborhoods, delivering door hangers containing information on fire safety and encouraging residents to call to request free smoke alarms and installation.

Not all residents will receive a door hanger, but all residents, in need of a smoke alarm, are encouraged to contact the American Red Cross of Northwest Ohio at 419-329-2900 to schedule a free installation.
Join Our Team!
We Are Hiring!

The City of Bowling Green is currently accepting applications for several open positions. Interested applicants may review current Job Postings and the Application Process on the City's website.

In order to be considered for a position, an individual must complete the City Application. The application must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by the deadline established in the advertisement. Résumés alone are not acceptable; however, a résumé may be returned with a completed application. You may also obtain an application packet by visiting the Human Resources Department during regular business hours, which are 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. It is acceptable to return a completed application via email, by fax, by mail, or by hand-delivery.

Contact the Human Resources Department if additional assistance is required.
SNOW STREETS & SNOW EMERGENCIES
Snow streets are designated throughout Bowling Green and are marked with blue and white signs. Vehicles parked on a snow street must be removed within 2 hours after a Snow Emergency is declared. If a Snow Emergency is declared overnight, vehicles must be moved by 9AM. Snow Emergencies are typically called for when the City receives 2"+ of snow. Vehicles parked in violation of snow regulations are subject to towing at the owner's expense and/or a citation.....Read More on Snow Emergencies

SNOW EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

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LOCAL NEWS SOURCES
COVID-19 vaccines are available through Wood County Health Department and other local providers. Appointments for Wood County Health Department vaccine clinics can be scheduled through ArmorVax, and most clinics allow walk-ins.

Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines Approved for Children 5 to 11 Years Old:

The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine for children five through 11 years old and CDC has issued a recommendation that children in this age group be vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for children age five through 11 is administered as a two-dose series, three weeks apart, but is a lower dose (10 micrograms) than that used for individuals 12 years of age and older (30 micrograms).

The vaccine was found to be nearly 91% effective in preventing COVID-19 in children five through 11 years old. The vaccine’s safety was studied in approximately 3,100 children in this age group and no serious side effects have been detected in the ongoing study.

Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines are available at all Wood County Health Department vaccine clinics.

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

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.
  • Johnson & Johnson recipients are eligible for a booster at least 2 months after the first vaccine.