Lindsay Jo Durham

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.

5 days ago | bgindependentmedia.org | Lindsay Jo Durham |Jan Larson Mclaughlin |David Dupont

The Village of Pemberville will host its fifth annual Party in the Park to support the Pemberville Community Pool. Taking place on Sunday, June 29, from 1 to 5 p.m. in Memorial Park, College Avenue, all are invited to attend the free event. Providing music for the afternoon will be two bands, alternating each hour: Los Hermanos, a Tejano band, and Haywire, a country band. There will also be multiple food trucks with a variety of options to enjoy.

1 week ago | bgindependentmedia.org | Lindsay Jo Durham |Jan Larson Mclaughlin |David Dupont

On Friday, June 20, Bowling Green’s historic downtown buzzed with the return of Firefly Nights Festival. Running from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m., the event provided hundreds of festivalgoers with an evening of free entertainment. Family-friendly activities included cornhole, sidewalk chalk, inflatables, and face-painting. Food trucks populated the Huntington parking lot, while vendors lined Main Street.

1 week ago | bgindependentmedia.org | Lindsay Jo Durham |Jan Larson Mclaughlin |David Dupont

To celebrate Independence Day, the City of Bowling Green, Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, Visit BG Ohio, Northwestern Ohio Tractor Pullers Association and the Wood County Agricultural Society announce the return of the BG BOOM Festival and Fireworks, scheduled for Thursday, July 3. The event is made possible by the support of sponsors Bates Recycling, Belleville Brothers Meats, Ohio Logistics, State Bank, VFW Post 1148, and Walmart.