
Jan Larson Mclaughlin
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4 days ago |
bgindependentmedia.org | Jan Larson Mclaughlin |David Dupont
By JAN McLAUGHLINBG Independent NewsHoles being ripped in the nation’s safety net for low income citizens could leave thousands of Wood County residents hungry and without medical care. Wood County Job and Family Services Director Dave Wigent is watching anxiously to see how deep the cuts will be for SNAP food assistance and Medicaid – two programs that help the poorest of the poor.
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4 days ago |
bgindependentmedia.org | Jan Larson Mclaughlin |David Dupont
By KAYLIN PICKETTBG Independent NewsTucked away among farmland surrounding Bowling Green lies 23 acres of land that have been transformed into a developing wetland. Here, Staten Middleton is restoring his family’s land on Mitchell Road to a diverse wetland ecosystem. The goal of this project is to maximize biodiversity of the flora and fauna in the area. Wetlands act as a natural filter to help improve water quality.
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4 days ago |
bgindependentmedia.org | Lindsay Jo Durham |Jan Larson Mclaughlin |David Dupont
Temperatures will be in the 90s in many parts of Ohio over the next few days, with a heat index over 100 degrees also possible in some cities. The Ohio Department of Aging reminds older residents that extreme heat should be treated with the same care and preparation as summer storms. By visiting ODA’s website, older Ohioans, their loved ones, and their caregivers can find tips on how to handle extreme heat.
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4 days ago |
bgindependentmedia.org | Jan Larson Mclaughlin |David Dupont
Bowling Green City Schools has been made aware of a scam targeting local businesses. Individuals falsely claiming to represent the district are contacting area businesses and offering advertising space in our “Progress Reports.”District officials want to make it clear: Bowling Green City Schools is not offering any advertising or sponsorship opportunities in the progress reports, and no individual or organization has been authorized to solicit such offers on the district’s behalf.
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5 days ago |
bgindependentmedia.org | David Dupont |Jan Larson Mclaughlin
Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn has announced that the Wood County Sheriff’s Office wi(I be conducting increased patrol from Thursday July 3, 2025 through Sunday, July 6. The initiative is being funded by a grant from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office. Deputies will pay particular attention for violations, such as driving under the influence, failure to yield, and speeding; all of which are leading factors in fatal crashes.
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