News from BG: September 22, 2021
Flooding Concerns
It’s predicted that 2 – 4 inches of rain will fall by the end of this weather event. As ditches and rivers rise, it may take longer for stormwater to drain through catch basins and storm sewers. Some areas (1st Ward and parts of the 3rd and 4th Wards) of the City are served by combined sewers meaning that one pipe handles both wastewater and stormwater flow and the flow travels to the wastewater treatment plant to be treated. In an effort to reduce sewer backups and Combined Sewer Overflows, the City will sometimes install restrictor plates on the catch basin inlet pipes to prevent the sewer from being overwhelmed during heavy rain. The water will temporarily pond in the street and slowly enter the sewer to prevent backups in houses. In general, water that sits for a few hours or a day is not a major problem. Storm drains that are blocked by debris should be reported to the Public Works Department.
2021 Family First
Friday Fun Nights

The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Department would like to invite you to a night of family fun with a new event held every month this Fall & Winter: 2021 Family First Friday Fun Nights at the BG Community Center.

Join us at the Bowling Green Community Center for a FREE FAMILY ACTIVITY on the first Friday of every month.  We will have fun activities planned for families to enjoy together including games in the gym, rock climbing challenges, giant games, pop-a-shot basketball challenges, box hockey, and more.  Enjoy the fun activities at the Community Center together from 5:30pm-7:30pm on the dates listed below:

  • October 1st
  • November 5th
  • December 3
Efficiency Smart's Energy Assessment Contest

Help Bowling Green win Efficiency Smart’s Online Home Energy Assessment Community Challenge! Complete a free online assessment by September 30, 2021 and receive a $5 voucher for energy-saving products. You will also be entered to win additional prizes!

Take a free online assessment and see how much energy and money you can save in your home. It’s simple, just answer a few questions about your home and you will get a customized report with recommended energy saving steps you can take, along with how much money you can save by completing them.

BG Police Division to Provide LNEET

The Bowling Green Police Division will be providing Late Night Establishment Employee Training, or LNEET (formerly Liquor Establish Employee Training or LEET) on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. The training will run from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM and will focus on civil liability, state and local liquor laws, and fake ID recognition.

Education on the prevention and mitigation of discriminatory conduct will be provided as well. Employees and management staff of local businesses (bars and retail outlets) that sell alcoholic beverages as well as businesses open to the public during overnight hours are encouraged to attend.

This training will take place at the Bowling Green Police Division’s Training Room at 175 W. Wooster St.

Registration is required via the Bowling Green Police Division website. Registration closes at 8 AM on September 29, 2021.

Please contact Detective Matt Robinson at 419-352-1131 or at mbrobinson@bgohio.org with any questions.

The session is free and certificates will be presented to attendees.

Black Swamp Glow Roll: This Saturday, September 25th
In partnership with the Wood County Park District, the City of Bowling Green will be hosting a nocturnal, family-friendly, bright bike ride along the Slippery Elm Trail. The ride will meet at the Black Swamp Preserve on Saturday, September 25th at 7:00 PM. Riders will learn important safety tips for riding at night and Bike Safety Commission members will install free bike lights for those who need them.

Show off your creativity by bringing glow sticks and glow-in-the dark bike decorations to light up the trail. Provided decorations and glow sticks are limited at the program venue. Decorating is from 7:00 – 7:45, and the ride begins at 8:00 PM. Stops will feature nocturnal facts and features along the trail as we ride...continue reading Glow Roll
Celebrate Pollinators with Pollinator Palooza & BioBlitz
Join the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department and the Wood County District Library for a Pollinator Palooza at Simpson Garden Park. As pollinators wrap up their activities for the season, attendees will listen to stories, participate in a hands-on activity and enjoy an educational tour of Simpson Garden Park. Meet in the amphitheater on Monday, September 27th at 6:30 PM. No registration is required.

There's also still time to participate in the BioBlitz!
WOOD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Weekly Talking Points (Release Date: 9/10)
As cases rise, the probability of encountering someone with the disease increases. Preventative measures are vital:

  • Get vaccinated. Vaccines are available from several local providers. An updated list is available on WoodCountyHealth.org. Click on “Information on COVID-19 Vaccines.”
  • Maintain distance from those who don’t live in your household. 
  • Stay home when sick and test for COVID if you may have it. 
  • Free at-home tests are available at several local libraries, including Walbridge, Bowling Green, Weston, Wayne, Perrysburg and Rossford.
  • Stay away from others for as long as you could spread illness.  
  • Regularly wash hands, cover coughs and sneezes and maximize ventilation.