News from BG: April 5, 2023

State of the City

Thank you to all who attended Mayor Aspacher's State of the City Address, and thank you to the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce and Bowling Green Economic Development for helping us host this important event.

"For all that has been said today, and for many other reasons, Bowling Green is a strong and vibrant community, and I am grateful and humbled to serve as the Mayor of our city. Past investments in our community have contributed to today’s successes. I encourage us to continue to recognize those assets and build upon them." ~Mayor Mike Aspacher, State of the City

April Brush Collection

The window to schedule an April Brush Collection will be open from April 1 to April 10. Residents may go online to register their address for this month’s collection beginning April 1st! Residents may also call 419-354-6227 to be added to the list of locations where crews will stop.

Collection is scheduled to begin on April 17. Those who do not call in or go online to register by April 10 will NOT be included on the collection route! This will be the first brush collection for the year. The next collection will be in May 2023.

Brush Collection Guidelines

Online Registration

April is National Fair Housing Month

April is National Fair Housing Month, and the City of Bowling Green proclaims its endorsement of and commitment to the policy of fair and equal access to housing. The Fair Housing Act was signed into law on April 11th, 1968, one week after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, and familial status.

The City of Bowling Green encourages all citizens to acquaint themselves with their rights that are protected under the law and join in reaffirming a commitment to Fair Housing for all regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or handicap (disability). The City is undertaking various additional marketing campaigns throughout the month in an effort to ensure all residents know their rights under the Fair Housing Act and how to seek assistance with Fair Housing matters.

The City of Bowling Green supports fair housing efforts to eliminate discrimination in housing by providing educational support to seekers of housing, rental property owners/managers, and others regarding state and federal fair housing laws; monitoring local advertising for potential fair housing violations; and reporting violations of the Fair Housing Acts to the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. If you are a resident of the City of Bowling Green, we are ready to help you with any problem of housing discrimination. If you think your rights have been violated, contact us at (419) 354-6221 or by email.

Learn More About Fair Housing

Bike Spokesperson of the Year Nomination

The City of Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission is sponsoring its annual Bicycle Spokesperson of the Year award. Any Bowling Green citizen who exemplifies the spirit of bicycling through involvement in biking, bike safety, or bike-related activities can be nominated.

Nominations must be submitted by Monday, May 1.

For questions or more information, call the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department at (419) 354-6225.

Bike Spokesperson of the Year Nomination Form

Ask an Arborist:

Care & Selection

If you're interested in local flora and want to know more about selecting and taking care of trees in your yard and community, join the Wood County Library's upcoming program: "Ask an Arborist!" on April 10, 2023 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

Adrien Lowien-Kirian, local arborist for the City of Bowling Green, will discuss the importance of trees in our local area. Learn how to care for your trees and what to look for when caring for or planting trees on your property.

Registration is required. To register, call (419) 352-5050, email, or register online.

Adult Egg Scramble

April 15, 2023

The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of the Adult Egg Scramble. This event has all the fun of an egg hunt but is tailored for adults. This event will occur at the Bowling Green Community Center on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 8:30 pm. Adults 18 and over are invited to bring a basket or bag and a flashlight and join us in our after-dark egg hunt! Eggs will be filled with great prizes like cash, candy, raffle tickets, and sponsored prizes from local businesses.

$16 Residents/$20 Non-Residents

Open to individuals ages 18 & older.

Egg Hunt Registration is now open, and spaces are limited; additional walk-up registrations will not be taken. For questions or more information, please call (419) 354 - 6223.

Historic Preservation Commission Last Call for Historic Properties

The Historic Preservation Commission has chosen to celebrate National Historic Preservation Month by establishing a self-guided walking tour of Bowling Green's historic homes and buildings. Residents are encouraged to sign up their property online by providing basic details about their home or building. Residents who sign up will receive a yard sign indicating "History Lives Here," which will help bring awareness to local preservation and recognize properties included in the self-guided walking tour throughout May.

Sign up your property here or by emailing or calling the Planning Department at (419) 354-6218 by Friday, April 7th, 2023.

Income Tax Reminders

Income Tax Forms

Income Tax FAQs

Need help completing your forms?

Call 419-354-6212

The City of Bowling Green tax filing due date is April 18, 2023 for 2022 tax returns. Payments of your 2022 tax return and first quarter 2023 estimated tax payment are also due April 18, 2023.

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. Parking is available in the Library Parking Lot and in City Parking Lot 4.

Residents Encouraged to "Be Tick Smart!"

The community is invited to a “Be Tick Smart” presentation on April 12, 2023, at 7:00 PM, located at the Veterans Memorial Building, City Park, 520 Conneaut Avenue, Bowling Green. Leeanne Garrett MPH-VPH, Public Health Entomologist, ODH, will provide information on the surveillance methods being used throughout the state to monitor tick populations, the species of ticks found in Ohio, the potential diseases they can carry, and ways to “Be Tick Smart!”...Continue Reading Tick Smart

2023 BG City Guide

Keep an eye on your mailbox for the 2023 BG City Guide print edition. The guide is full of interesting stories about our community with a special focus on the arts in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the Black Swamp Arts Festival.

We hope you enjoy it!

Didn't receive a copy? Be sure to check out the digital BG City Guide or feel free to pick up a copy at the City's Administrative Services Building.

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