News from BG: August 18, 2021
Bay2Brooklyn

Ten years ago in 2011, two firefighters from California rode their bicycles, followed by a support vehicle, from Santa Clara, CA to New York City to honor and commemorate firefighters and first responders who lost their lives on 9/11/2001. They called this event Bay2Brooklyn. During this 3,800 mile trip they found their way through many cities and towns across America, both large and small, with one of their 40 overnight stops in Bowling Green.

This September will mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and they are making the trip again. Bowling Green will once again be an overnight stopping point, with their anticipated arrival date being August 30th. This year’s group of 10 riders and 3 support vehicles are made up of active/retired firefighters and military veterans. The Bowling Green Fire Division is honored to host the riders, along with local first responders and their retirees, to a cookout dinner at the City Park Veteran’s Building on Conneaut Ave at approximately 6:00 pm. After dinner, the public is welcome and encouraged to attend a “Meet & Greet” at the Veteran’s Building. The Fire Division is also making overnight accommodations for the group at a local hotel before they ride on to their next destination the following morning.

Donations to help defray the costs are gladly accepted, but not necessary. Cash or check payable to Bowling Green Firefighters Association may be submitted, with all proceeds going directly to the Bay2Brooklyn group. Updated daily riding information can be found on the Bay2Brooklyn Facebook page.

For further information contact: 419-352-3106

We look forward to seeing you at the City Park Veteran’s Building on August 30th!
Rally BG on Main
August 28, 2021

The City of Bowling Green and Bowling Green State University (BGSU) invite you to a fun event for people of all ages to gather, explore Downtown BG, welcome the return of BGSU students, eat, and be entertained. Rally BG on Main will take place on Saturday, August 28, 2021 in historic Downtown Bowling Green.  

A Rally BG on Main event website has been created. Be sure to review the full schedule of events and plan your day around your favorite activities!
Tree Photo Contest
Entries Due Oct. 31st

The City of Bowling Green Tree Commission has announced its 4th annual photo contest. The Commissioners want to raise awareness of Bowling Green’s Urban Forest that is found both on public and private property.

We are asking citizens to submit photos highlighting trees in all four seasons of the year: winter, spring, summer, and fall.

The contest runs through October 31, 2021. In November the public will vote for the top photo in each category. The top photo will receive a $25 gift certificate from a local nursery or garden center. Residents are encouraged to review the contest details and submit a photo(s).
City Pool
End of Season

Get in those last few swims! The regular pool season ends on Tuesday, August 24th. The pool will then enter into its post season, weekend only + special hours through September 6th. Be sure to review the Remaining 2021 Pool Schedule. Labor Day, September 6th, will be the last day to swim.

2021 Daily Admission Prices:

Resident Daily Admission:
Adult: $6
Youth (Grade K - Age 18): $5.50
Child (Newborn - Grade K): $3.75

Non-Resident Admission:
Adult: $7.50
Youth (Grade K - Age 18): $6.75
Child (Newborn - Grade K): $5
WOOD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Wood County Health Department has received confirmation that the Delta variant is in Wood County. This was anticipated, given its transmissibility and rapid spread across Ohio and the nation.

Wood County Health Department recommends all individuals wear masks indoors, including people who are fully vaccinated.
  • This change is because the Delta variant can be spread by fully vaccinated people if they contract it. Previous variants did not demonstrate the same transmission risk among those who are fully vaccinated.  
  • Adding mask-wearing along with vaccinations best limits the spread of COVID-19 and protects against the development of future variants.
  • Vaccination is key as it both reduces a person’s risk of becoming sick and protects from severe disease, including hospitalization and death.
  • The Delta is spreading faster than any previous COVID-19 variant.
  • To help prevent spread, it is vital that all individuals, including those who are fully vaccinated, contact their doctor about being tested if they have symptoms that could be caused by COVID.

COVID was associated with an increase in the death rate in 2020.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has caused approximately 615,000 deaths in the United States to date, according to national statistics.
  • According to provisional fatality data, 3,358,814 deaths occurred in 2020, up from approximately 2.8 million in each of the previous three years.  

As we continue to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines, it is being consistently confirmed they are safe and effective.
  • These vaccines have undergone and will continue to undergo the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history. 
  • Over 338 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been given in the United States. 162 million Americans are fully vaccinated. 
  • Serious side effects are rare and much less common than severe or lingering outcomes from contracting COVID. 
  • According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 96 percent of doctors have been vaccinated. 

Wood County Health Department will continue to make vaccine clinics available this summer to anyone who hasn’t yet been vaccinated for COVID-19. Several options will be available on a recurring basis, and other times and locations will be scheduled on a weekly basis.