Illinois passes nation's toughest fracking regulations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois came a giant step closer to approving the nation's strictest regulations for high-volume oil and gas drilling on Friday, as lawmakers approved a measure they hoped...
View ArticleMediation fails in dispute over road to Grand Canyon Skywalk
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A daylong attempt to resolve a dispute over paving the road to the Grand Canyon Skywalk ended without an agreement. Nigel Turner, who owns a tourist ranch along Diamond Bar...
View ArticleDivers removing sunken I-5 Skagit River bridge
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — Divers probably have a couple more days of work to remove the collapsed section of the Interstate 5 bridge from the bottom of the Skagit River, the Washington Transportation...
View ArticleFive dead in tornado in Oklahoma City area, 50 hurt
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tornadoes rolled in from the prairie and slammed Oklahoma City and its suburbs, trapping people in their vehicles as a storm swept down an interstate highway while commuters tried...
View Article4-H News: 06-01-13
Saddles 'n SurreysAt the Saddles 'n Surreys 4-H meeting for May, members voted on a color for club T-shirts; choosing teal.Everyone needs to have in their entries for the State Qualifying show that...
View ArticleThe Andersons opens its new railcar paint facility in Maumee
MAUMEE - The Andersons Inc. last month announced the completion of its newly-constructed, 27,300 square-foot railcar paint facility in Maumee."Our new state-of-the-art facility will help to alleviate...
View ArticleBG man killed in ATV crash
A Bowling Green man died after an ATV accident Friday evening southwest of the city.Montgomery Haynes, 25, was driving an ATV at the intersection of Weston and Mermill roads, around 8 p.m. when he...
View ArticleMary E. Baumgardner
Mary Eileen Baumgardner, 76, of Custar, Ohio passed away Friday May 31, 2013. She was born June 6, 1936 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Alva and Ruth (Moore) Lowe. She married Jerald D. Baumgardner on...
View ArticleOwens helps children by collecting backpacks
As another school year comes to an end, many students are once again placing their backpacks in storage or are discarding them entirely in anticipation of buying next fall's latest fashion trend. Owens...
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Man to get BGHS diploma - 60 years late
Bowling Green High School graduate Richard Friess looks over the audience after receiving his diploma and joining the BGHS class of 1953 during a graduation ceremony for the class of 2013 at the Stroh...
View ArticleNews from Genoa FFA's recent sale and state convention trip
GENOA - The Genoa FFA chapter recently held its annual plant and project auction. FFA members assisted buyers in carrying the plants to their vehicles.Chapter members built decorative as well as useful...
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State may hike funds for schools
The Ohio Senate proposed an education funding plan this week that would send more money to school districts.The plan would increase state spending on K-12 education in the two-year budget by more than...
View ArticleCollege Grads: 06-01-13
Mercy CollegeKaitlin "Katie" Leigh Snyder has graduated with a BSN in Nursing and an Associates in General Studies from Mercy College of Ohio.She is the daughter of Kimberly Snyder and Leo Snyder and...
View ArticlePenta holds GED graduation
Penta Career Center's Adult Education Division held its annual Adult Basic and Literacy Education graduation ceremony on Wednesday.More than 200 ABLE students received their General Educational...
View ArticleTeens urged to look at camp for forest, wildlife conservation
COLUMBUS - Teens interested in exploring the outdoors are invited to attend the Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp. The camp will be held June 9-14 at FFA Camp Muskingum, on Leesville Lake in...
View ArticleOrganizations: 06-01-13
King's Daughters and SonsTwenty-two members of the Silver Cross Circle, International Order of The King's Daughters and Sons met May 20 at First United Methodist Church to enjoy a catered lunch....
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Film celebrates miracle ball team
Kyle Rase, left, and Bob Mahaffey after throwing out first pitch at Cleveland Indians game. (Photo provided) Growing up in Bowling Green, Bob Mahaffey would go to Carter Park with his buddies and make...
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Nicole Gibbons weds Andrew Bowlus
PEMBERVILLE - Bethlehem Lutheran Church was the setting for the March 2 wedding of Nicole Gibbons and Andrew Bowlus.Pastor Jim Miller conducted the 4:30 p.m. ceremony.The bride is the daughter of...
View ArticleLocal Briefs: 06-01-13
Talks continue on east-side issues in BGThe Bowling Green City Council's Community improvement Committee will meet Monday at 6 p.m. in the City Administrative Services Building, 304 N. Church St., to...
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Donald R. Ginter
Donald Richard Ginter, 86, of Findlay passed away at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2013 at Fox Run Manor, Findlay. He was born on March 7, 1927 in Charlotte, MI, to the late Harley Oren and Ruth (Moe)...
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