News from BG: February 23, 2022
CURBSIDE RECYCLING REMINDERS
ACCEPTED MATERIALS

GLASS BOTTLES:
  • Bottles & Jars ONLY! All colors.
  • NO window glass, ceramics, dishes, or mirrors.

MIXED PLASTICS:
  • (#1, 2, 4, 5 & 7)
  • Look on bottom of containers for a number inside the recycling arrows.
  • Plastic Bottles & Jars: CAPS ON! Please rinse, flatten, & put caps back on.
  • Examples: Milk Jugs, Detergent & Shampoo Bottles, Plastic Beverage Bottles, Plastic Jars
  • Plastic Containers w. Lids
  • Examples: Yogurt Containers, Butter Tubs, Cottage Cheese Containers
  • NO Bulky Plastic (Toys, Crates, Buckets, Pipes)
  • NO Film Plastic

PAPER FOOD CONTAINERS:
  • Milk & Ice Cream Cartons
  • Juice & Broth Boxes
  • PAPER egg cartons
  • Cereal, frozen food boxes, etc.

PAPER:
  • Clean, dry newspaper (all sections)
  • Magazines & Catalogs
  • Paperback Books
  • Office Paper (All colors)
  • Junk Mail
  • NO SHREDDED PAPER (Take to Bowling Recycling Center’s Drop Off)

CARDBOARD/PAPERBOARD:
  • Corrugated Cardboard (wavy center)
  • Paperboard (cereal boxes, dry-food boxes, frozen food boxes etc.)
  • Flatten to save space.
  • Remove all packing materials.

ALUMINUM & STEEL CANS:
  • Aluminum Beverage Cans
  • Drain completely, may be flattened.
  • Steel Cans
  • Rinse Clean. Place lid inside can & pinch closed, may be flattened.

NO PLASTIC BAGS!
  • Do NOT bag your recyclables!
  • Do NOT put plastic grocery bags in your recycling container. Return to store for proper recycling.
WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT

"Wish" cycling (putting non-recyclable items in your recycling bin, hoping that they will be recycled) can cost recycling programs money and cause true recyclable material to become too contaminated to be recycled.

NO BAGS! Recyclables should be placed loose in your recycling container and not bagged. Plastic bags can become tangled in machinery causing expensive downtime and repairs. In most cases, bagged material is thrown away in fear it is garbage.

The City's list of ACCEPTED RECYCLING MATERIALS can be viewed on our website.

We also encourage you to download our FREE Recycle Coach App today! The "What Goes Where Tool?" allows residents to search for common household items and provides proper recycling guidance.

Don't need another app on your phone? Check out the Recycle Coach Web Version instead!
Daddy Daughter/ Mother Son Dances

Join the City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department as they host two separate family dances at the Bowling Green Community Center on March 12th, 2022. The popular, annual Daddy-Daughter Dance returns on March 12th from 5:00 PM -6:30 PM. A new Mother-Son Dance has been added to the evening and will take place from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. These dances provide an opportunity for children ages 5-13 and their parents/guardians to dress up and enjoy an evening filled with age-appropriate music, dancing, food, and fun.

As part of the registration fee, each event will include boxed dinners from Paglia’s Pizza, a goodie bag containing games, candy, and crafts, recreational activities in the gymnasium and other parts of the Community Center. Formal photo opportunities for each couple will also be provided. Spaces are limited, and tables will be spread out to allow for ample distancing between groups.

Register by Friday, March 4th, 2022, at the Bowling Green Community Center, 1245 Newton Road or online as spaces are limited to ensure social distancing between groups. Cost is $30 per couple for residents; $35 per couple for non-residents; $12 for additional daughters/sons.
BGPD Hiring an Entry Level Police Officer

The City of Bowling Green is accepting applications from February 8, 2022 through March 31, 2022 for the classification of Police Officer.

Candidates must take and pass a video, writing, and reading examination through the National Testing Network (NTN) prior to the deadline. Candidates are responsible for registering for the NTN examination, paying any associated fees/costs and submitting their scores. A physical ability test will be required of the candidates who pass the NTN exams and submit their application to the City of Bowling Green by March 31, 2022. 

Information is provided in the link below regarding educational/experience requirements, veteran’s credit, age requirements, and the city’s application requirements. Please note: education/experience and age requirements have changed from prior testing periods.

All new police officers serve a one-year probationary period. The current pay scale is $29.21 to $34.62 per hour, plus training incentive pay as outlined in the OPBA contract. 
Income Tax
Reminders

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.

Need help completing your forms? Call 419-354-6212.

Oak Grove Cemetery Notice

In preparation for the spring season, the Cemetery Maintenance Crew will be removing all decorations. The Director of Public Works requests that all wreaths and winter decorations be removed from Oak Grove Cemetery prior to Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

It is suggested that anyone wishing to retain the wreaths or decorations remove them prior to March 1, 2022.
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
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.
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; Boosters Approved for Children 12 and older:

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 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. 

CDC has expanded eligibility for booster doses to those 12 to 15 years old and recommends that adolescents age 12 to 17 receive a booster five months after their initial Pfizer vaccination series.