THANK YOU! to all of you who made it out this past Friday to donate! It was so great to see our amazing Bowling Green community sending support to our neighbors in Bowling Green, KY! Thank you to Clint for including Bowling Green, Kentucky Mayor Todd Alcott on the show that morning. It was really special to be able to speak with him directly while our community surrounded his community with support.

In total, we gathered $30,957 in support of those impacted by the tornado in Kentucky. The Bowling Green Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has stated that the greatest need is to provide temporary housing for those displaced from their homes. Schools are being used as temporary shelters, but those taking shelter there will need to be moved to more appropriate housing so schools can open to students again in January. Meredith Rozanski, CFO of the BG Kentucky Chamber, explained that Warren County Public Schools has established a Synergy Fund at Independence Bank, which is being utilized specifically for the rent and utilities needs of displaced residents. All funds that have been gathered by the Bowling Green, OH community have been wired to this fund.    

I had high hopes for how the community would respond, but I never imagined how successful this would be! I could not be prouder of the Bowling Green community and your generosity. It was a heartwarming experience to be a part of.

With the assistance of all of you, along with the Bowling Green Fire Division, the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, Biggby Coffee BG Ohio, the The Sweet Stop, The Morning Show BG, and WTOL 11, we came together and accomplished something really great!

Sincerely,

Mayor Mike Aspacher

The 2021 Leaf Collection is complete. Public Works crews collected 664.1 tons of leaves and made 301 trips to the Wood County Landfill’s Yard Waste Recycling facility where the leaves will be composted.

Still have leaves? Bowling Green residents may take leaves to the drop-off site located behind the Public Works garage on Tarragon Drive (off East Poe Road). Note that brush and branches are not accepted at the drop-off site.

Residents may also want to consider using a recycling mower to return shredded leaves to their yards. Grass clippings and finely chopped leaves add vital nutrients and organic matter to the lawn, thus improving lawn health.

Questions may be directed to the Public Works Department by calling 419-354-6227.

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

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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.

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. 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: