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Wood County voters will weigh numerous issues in fall votes
Along with state and federal candidates, Wood County voters will see local candidates and issues on the Nov. 5 general election ballots, including issues impacting their property taxes. In some communities, new tax money is being requested. Montgomery Township voters will be asked for an additional three-year, 0.3-mill levy for current expenses. They will also be asked to renew a five-year, 3-mill levy for fire protection. Portage Township voters will be asked for an additional five-year, 0.5-mill levy for cemetery maintenance and operation.
Wood County District Public Library hosting houseplant exchange event in October
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Are you thinking of adding new plants to your home?. The Wood County District Public Library in Bowling Green is hosting a houseplant exchange event on Oct. 25-26. On Friday, Oct. 25, you can drop off your houseplants or clippings of healthy plants at the...
‘Fridays at Findlay’ to feature Ohio Department of Development director
FINDLAY — The director of the Ohio Department of Development on Friday will share insights about the future of workplaces during the University of Findlay’s “Fridays at Findlay” lecture series. Lydia Mihalik, a member of the governor’s cabinet, is a 2002 University of Findlay graduate and former mayor of Findlay. She will discuss workplace trends and challenges and how the state’s Department of Development is trying to help Ohioans prepare for future employment. The discussion will focus on skills and abilities that will be in demand, how technology and automation will affect jobs, and what businesses, workers, customers, and communities can expect. The event, which is open to the public, will take place in Winebrenner, TLB Auditorium. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for a breakfast buffet with the presentation from 7:50 to 9 a.m.
Forum to explore how to improve housing in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN — BG Save Our Neighborhoods Group, in partnership with the city, is inviting the community to explore common interests on improving housing. The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at the community center, 1245 Newton Rd. Lunch and childcare will be provided. People planning on attending must register by Tuesday at bgsong.org. The meeting is designed to understand the challenges, opportunities, and current state of housing and transportation in Bowling Green. The meeting will be facilitated by Steven Cady from the Bowling Green State University College of Business and Melissa Pynnonen and Tyler Strobel, who are enrolled in the university’s Executive Masters of Organization Development program.
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