News from BG: April 6, 2022
City Celebrates Groundbreaking of Administrative Services Building!

The community celebrated the groundbreaking of the new City of Bowling Green Administrative Services Building on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Thank you to all who were able to join us!  

"This building is an investment for our community, in our community, located in the center of our community," said Mayor Aspacher. "I’m particularly proud of how this building ties our past, our present, and our future. Saving the historic façade of this building shows our respect for the past and preserves the unique and attractive façade that has graced our Main Street for over 100 years. This project will add a modern, accessible, energy efficient building in which to conduct local city business. We’ve worked to design a building that will also serve future generations by incorporating opportunities for flexibility and we’ve designed the area around our building to be of benefit to the downtown area." 
Ceremonial Groundbreaking for the new City Administrative Services Building
City Staff pose with shovels in front of site of new City Administrative Services Building
April Brush Collection
Register: April 1-11
The window to schedule an April Brush Collection will be open from April 1 to April 11. Residents may go online to register their address for this month’s collection! Residents may also call 419-354-6227 to be added to the list of locations where crews will stop.

Collection is scheduled to begin on April 18. Those who do not call in or go online to register by April 11 will NOT be included on the collection route! This will be the first brush collection for the year. The next collection will be in May 2022.
Spring into Summer Scavenger Hunt hosted by Parks & Recreation

The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce its spring-themed free family scavenger hunt at Wintergarden/St. John's Nature Preserve. Spring bunny signs will be hidden along the trail from April 9-April 23. Families are invited to pick up an activity search sheet outside the Rotary Nature Center and visit the trails. Scavenger Sheets may also be printed from the City's website.

While searching, residents can expect to learn about the many fun activities and events offered by Bowling Green Parks & Recreation this summer. After completing their search, participants should come to the Bowling Green Community Center, 1245 W Newton Road, to collect their prizes. While visiting the Community Center, check out all the great things our facilities have to offer people of all ages.

Free to participate. Limit one piece of candy per child per correct answer.

Questions about the event? Contact Ivan at (419)354-6223 or by Email at ivan@bgohio.org.
Annual Bicycle SpokesPerson of the Year Nominations Due May 2

The Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission is sponsoring the annual Bicycle SpokesPerson of the Year award. Nomination forms for this award are now available on the City’s website. Any Bowling Green citizen can be nominated who exemplifies the spirit of bicycling through involvement in biking, bike safety or bike-related activities.

Nominations must be submitted by Monday, May 2.

For questions or more information call the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department at (419) 354-6225.
BGSU Students Partner with American Red Cross to Encourage Fire Safety

Bowling Green State University students will be partnering with the American Red Cross to encourage fire safety. On Saturday, April 9th, 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.  
Income Tax Reminders
Need help completing your forms? Call 419-354-6212.
The City of Bowling Green tax filing due date is April 18, 2022 for 2021 tax returns. Payments of your 2021 tax return and first quarter 2022 estimated tax payment are also due April 18, 2022.

The Bowling Green Income Tax Division requires a copy of your Federal tax return (Form 1040) and all W-2s. If you are claiming Bowling Green withholding or a credit for taxes paid to another municipality, your W-2 needs to report this withholding.

Income tax filings may be turned in using the drop box located outside the building or mailed in. Staff will frequently check the drop box throughout the business day (Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm).

Those who are planning to file income tax returns in person are strongly encouraged to do so well in advance of the April 18th deadline in order to avoid long lines.
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.

Contact the Human Resources Department if additional assistance is required.
Earth Month Electronic Waste Recycling Drive
BGSU's Office of Campus Sustainability has partnered with its certified electronic waste recycling provider, AIM Ecycling, to provide residents of the City of Bowling Green and the surrounding community with a free, safe, and environmentally-responsible way to dispose of their unwanted and/or outdated electronics.


Saturday, April 9, 2022
9am - 1pm (No Late Arrivals)
BGSU Ice Arena Parking Lot (north side, off Mercer Rd)

Questions may be emailed to:
Friday Birding Series at Wintergarden/St. Johns Nature Preserve 

Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is excited to offer Friday Morning Birding at Wintergarden/ St. John’s Nature Preserve with Chris Gajewicz. This series will run from Friday April 8th until May 27th, 2022. Adults 18 and older and birders of all ability levels are welcome to meet at Wintergarden/ St. John’s Nature Preserve on Fridays at 7:30 AM. Binoculars and field guides are available for those who do not have their own. Hikes will last a minimum of one hour, but could last longer based on sightings and bird activity.
As cases have continued to drop across the U.S., the CDC has provided new guidelines to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on local COVID cases and hospitalizations.

Precautions are recommended based on the level of risk in the community – low, medium or high. Across all levels, people are encouraged to stay up to date on COVID vaccines and get tested if they have symptoms.

  • For communities classified as low, no other precautions are advised.
  • For communities classified as medium, people who are at high risk for severe illness, like older adults and individuals with certain health conditions, are encouraged to talk to their healthcare provider about whether they should wear a mask and take other precautions.
  • For communities classified as high, it is recommended that everyone wear masks indoors in public.

For more information on the levels visit the Wood County Health Department's Webpage.