News from BG: March 2, 2022
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2nd Annual Rubber Duck Drop
Benefiting Wood County Plays
Purchase your ducks prior to Saturday, April 16, 2022, for your chance to win! On Saturday, Saturday, April 23, 2022, Wood County Plays will hoist all purchased rubber ducks into the air and drop them on a giant bullseye.
The 3 rubber ducks closest to the center of the bullseye will win cash prizes! The first prize wins $500, 2nd closest takes home $250 and the third prize-winning duck takes home $100!
A single rubber duck can be purchased for just $5 or increase your chances of winning by buying a Duck Dozen (12 ducks) for $50 or a Duck Dynasty (25 ducks) for $100.
How it Works:
All rubber ducks will be numbered. For every rubber duck you purchase, you’ll be given a number that corresponds to a rubber duck. You will receive your duck numbers via email no later than Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
The easiest part of this fundraiser? You do not have to be present at the event. The Rubber Duck Drop will be streaming live on the Wood County Plays Facebook page. WTOL-11 Meteorologist and WCPlays President, Ryan Wichman will be hosting the event.
If you win, you’ll be contacted via phone and/or email to claim your prize.
Buy your ducks today...they won't last long!
All money raised will go to the purchase of equipment and construction for the Carter Party Inclusive Playground in Bowling Green, Ohio!
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Muni-Pal
Help Local Residents
Muni-Pal is a program in cooperation with the Salvation Army to help local citizens. When you donate to Muni-Pal, the money goes directly to the Salvation Army office in Bowling Green to help local citizens in need of assistance to pay their utility bill. The money does not leave Bowling Green and is used solely to help Bowling Green customers. You can donate a one time contribution or an additional charge can be placed on your monthly bill.
Download the Muni-Pal Form or call the Business Office at 419-354-6252 for more information.
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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.
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Community Feedback Remaining ARPA Funds
In 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) to help communities recover from the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of $7.3 million has been allocated to the City of Bowling Green.
Residents are encouraged to fill out the Community Feedback Form. The online form has also been made available at a kiosk located at the Wood County Library, 251 N. Main Street, as well as the City’s Community Development Office, located on the 2nd Floor of the City Building, 304 N. Church Street.
Responses may be submitted through March 11, 2022. All responses will be compiled and shared in a final report.
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Need help completing your forms? Call 419-354-6212.
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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.
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Snow Streets & Snow Emergencies
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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
FACEBOOK: @cityofbg
TWITTER: @cityofbg
LOCAL NEWS SOURCES
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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.
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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.
Wood County’s Community COVID Level is currently medium, which means that many people may be without masks in public places. People who are at higher risk, however, may continue to wear masks when they are around others. In addition to this change, updated CDC guidelines no longer require that masks be worn on school buses.
As we adapt to these new guidelines, it’s important to remember that people have different degrees of risk from COVID, so consider others in your decision regarding whether or not to wear a mask. If you are in an environment where no one is wearing masks, feel free to remove your mask if you are comfortable doing so and you are not at high risk from serious illness yourself. If you are around people who are likely to be at higher risk, or who are exercising more caution because they have loved ones who are, show respect for their concerns by wearing a mask yourself.
COVID cases have continued to decline in recent weeks, and many people in our community welcome these new guidelines. Embracing this guidance, while also continuing to be mindful of the needs of those who are at higher risk, is key to enjoying all the things that make our county special while continuing to effectively manage the impact of COVID in our community.
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City of Bowling Green | 419-354-6204 | 304 N. Church St. | www.bgohio.org
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