End may near for California evangelical radio network
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The end may be near for a California evangelical radio network used by a preacher to predict — incorrectly — the apocalypse. The Contra Costa Times reports (http://bit.ly/17hPOrP...
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Four children, two adults die in eastern Pennsylvania house fire
Firefighters battle an early-morning house fire that killed four children and two adults in Pottsville, Pa., Monday, May 13, 2013. (AP Photo/JC Kriesher) POTTSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Four children and two...
View ArticleFrance mulls culture tax on smartphones
PARIS (AP) — The French government is considering creating a new tax on smartphones and tablets in a bid to raise millions to support the creation of digital cultural content inside France. The...
View ArticleMotorcycle crash injures one near BG
Citations are pending following a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon on Haskins Road.The Wood County Sheriff's Office reports that Dani Peterson, Bowling Green, was wearing a helmet during the crash,...
View ArticleJudge delays decision on insanity plea in Colorado theater shooting
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Lawyers for the Colorado theater shooting suspect told a judge Monday he wants to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity, but the judge won't immediately rule on...
View ArticleObama slams IRS targeting, defends Libya effort
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday called reports that the Internal Revenue Service targeted conservative groups "outrageous" and said anyone responsible should be held accountable. He...
View ArticleJudge: Soldier premeditated Iraq killings
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. (AP) — A military judge has found Army Sgt. John Russell guilty of premeditated murder in the 2009 killings of five fellow service members at a combat stress clinic in...
View ArticleOhio CEO sentenced to seven days could get 10 years
CINCINNATI (AP) — The former head of an Ohio computer sales company sentenced to one week in prison for inflating stock prices and losing investors millions could now face a sentence of up to 10 years...
View ArticleBig retailers back safety accord in Bangladesh
NEW YORK (AP) — Four of the world's biggest retailers agreed to sign a pact to improve safety at garment factories in Bangladesh nearly three weeks after more than 1,100 workers died in a building...
View ArticleBGHS baseball edges Bryan (5-13-13)
DEFIANCE — Bowling Green’s baseball team scored a run in the bottom of the sixth inning Monday for a 2-1 win over 16th-ranked Bryan in a Division II sectional semifinal.Mason Apple’s single to right...
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Strength camps planned at BGStrength and conditioning camps are being planned at Bowling Green State University this summer.The athletic performance programs feature a 90-minute workout with attention...
View ArticleNew BG water tower to move south of Bellard Business Park
Why did the water tower cross the road?Apparently to preserve the value of the land in the industrial park where the tower was to be located.Bowling Green's Board of Public Utilities Monday night spent...
View ArticleSHERIFF'S OFFICE: 05-14-13
SHERIFF'S OFFICEMay 4 incidents:A dead Bald Eagle was reported in a field north of Ohio 105 and west of Silverwood Road.Shoplifting was reported in the 200 block of North Bierley Avenue, Pemberville.A...
View ArticleArea Arts Events: 05-14-13
Katie Cochrane presents piano recital on SaturdayBowling Green High School senior Katie Cochrane will present her senior piano recital Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Bowling Green Performing Arts...
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Rossford voters to decide council pay
ROSSFORD - City residents will be able to vote on the salary of city council and the mayor this November.Council Monday decided unanimously to put two charter amendments on the ballot concerning...
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Elmwood may go back on ballot
JERRY CITY - The school board is hinting at going back to voters in November to try again to renew its two income taxes.Superintendent Tony Borton asked school board members at their meeting Monday...
View ArticleSalvation Army offering emergency assistance
The Salvation Army in Northwest Ohio received funds from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, which is funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.These funds are designated for emergency...
View ArticleFarmers' Market in Fostoria Sat.
FOSTORIA - The second Fostoria Farmers' Market will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Downtown KeyBank at 133 W. Tiffin St.The market is sponsored by the Fostoria Garden Club Ltd., in...
View ArticleLocal Briefs: 05-14-13
BG Rotary meets ThursdayBowling Green Rotary will meet Thursday and hear updates on the BG Community Foundation.Bridget Holgate, of the Toledo Community Foundation, is the guest.The group will meet at...
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Timothy L. Root
Timothy Lee Root, 54 of North Baltimore, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Hospice of Bowling Green after a small battle with ALS. He was born on January 30, 1959 in Bigfork, MN.Tim is survived by...
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