News from BG: January 19, 2022
Your Path to Sustainable Landscaping Homeowner Educational Series

Join the City of Bowling Green, the Wood Soil Water & Conservation District, the Wood County Park District, and the Kuebeck Forum on Nature for a new homeowner educational series, Your Path to Sustainable Landscaping. This five-class series will feature local experts focused on best practices for incorporating native plants within a neighborhood setting.  

After a participating in the educational sessions, participants will have an opportunity to fine-tune their plans with assistance from local experts. Resources on where and when to buy natives locally will also be provided to help put your plan into action. 

“Many of our residents are interested in adding natives to their landscaping but are worried that it will look too wild and wooly, upset their neighbors, or be in violation of City zoning laws. Small patches of manicured lawn replaced with native landscaping can have tremendous environmental benefit, and we want to provide residents with the resources and the knowledge to do this successfully,” said Amanda Gamby, the City’s Sustainability and Public Outreach Coordinator.  

All classes will be held at the Veterans Building, located in Bowling Green City Park. Registration is required and limited. A $25 registration fee covers all classes and materials. Register by emailing Cinda Stutzman at stutzman@bgohio.org or by calling 419-353-0301.  
Reminder of Downtown Parking Regulations

Those parking within city-owned parking lots and at on-street parking stalls are reminded of certain parking regulations. Since 2019, there has been no charge to park in city-owned parking lots within the downtown area. There are, however, time limit restrictions both in the parking lots and in on-street parking stalls. Each area is marked with signage indicating the time restrictions. Those time limit restrictions are being enforced by the Bowling Green Police Division. 

Additionally, where parking meters are located, the charge for parking exists and meter violations are also being enforced.
Columbia Gas Offers
Home Energy Audits

Columbia Gas customers, residing in Bowling Green, are eligible for a Home Energy Audit at a discounted rate. A Certified Home Energy Auditor will evaluate the home, and customers will receive free energy saving products, a safety check of their furnace, an infrared scan to detect existing insulation levels, and a personalized energy report.

After the audit, the customer will receive rebates based on recommendations. Customers pay no more than $300 for all recommended improvements (such as attic insulation, wall insulation, and air sealing) installed by a participating program contractor. To schedule an appointment, call 
1-877-644-6674 or visit Columbia Gas's website.
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

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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.