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Urschel family’s windmill is BG landmark & historic building of the month

The story of the iconic Bowling Green landmark, the “windmill” located at 722 Clough St., starts with the Urschel family. Bertis Homer Urschel, who commissioned the construction of the windmill, was a well-known Bowling Green industrialist. Born in 1878 in Topeka, Kansas, he was the son of Jacob Urschel and Helen Van Fleet. The family moved to Sugar Ridge, Ohio, where the father and son operated a stone quarry and lime plant. They also helped build some of the early roads in Wood County.

Bowling Green, OH · 6d
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Perrysburg resident ‘glad to see’ fair property taxes as a priority to Mark Wongrowski

Property taxes are a significant burden for many Wood County families, and homeowners deserve to know that the system is fair. One issue that deserves more attention is commercial properties being undervalued and the gaps in reporting real estate transactions that make it harder to ensure everyone pays their fair share.

Wood County, OH · 8d
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BG leaders explore creation of community land trusts to provide affordable housing

Across the nation, the dream of homeownership is running up against the reality of low housing numbers and high housing costs. Last week, a group of 44 Bowling Green residents met to discuss options that would allow people of all ages and incomes to put down roots and build a life in the city. The “Growing Home” gathering, organized by BG Save Our Neighborhoods Group, included community leaders, housing professionals, and representatives from local businesses, banks, nonprofits, government and education.

Bowling Green, OH · 12d
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Prosecutor files foreclosure complaints over former Urbana University property

Champaign County Prosecutor Kevin Talebi’s office has filed two delinquent tax foreclosure complaints involving the property formerly known as Urbana University, seeking to collect more than $428,000 in unpaid taxes. According to a press release from Talebi, the complaints were filed October 21, 2026, on behalf of the Champaign...

Champaign County, OH · 12d
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Discover The Ohio Town So Cheap Retirees Swear Social Security Covers Every Single Bill

Somewhere in the northwest corner of Ohio, tucked between cornfields and quiet county roads, sits a town that makes your wallet feel like it just won a small lottery. Van Wert, Ohio is that rare kind of place where the cost of living is so reasonable, so genuinely manageable, that people who move there start wondering why they ever paid big-city prices for anything at all.

Van Wert, OH · 24d

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Fort Wayne rental market becomes slightly less competitive, report finds

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Finding an apartment in Fort Wayne became slightly easier this summer compared to last year, although renters are still facing significant competition, according to a new report from RentCafe. The apartment listing website’s latest Rental Competitiveness Report ranks Fort Wayne as the 17th most...

Fort Wayne, IN · 17d

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Wood County Recorder Connor Rose reports on 3rd quarter real estate activity

Wood County Recorder Connor Rose has released the third quarter 2026 report on real estate transaction activity, including deed and mortgage filings, with comparisons to the same period in 2025. During the third quarter of 2026, the recorder’s office recorded 949 deeds totaling $210.8 million in consideration. Compared to the...

Wood County, OH · 19d

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Dump site unearthed in Springfield Twp. halts home construction

Earlier this month, officials from Summit County Public Health and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency were out testing wells in Springfield Township following a complaint from a resident. On Sept. 18, a Pickle Road resident lodged a complaint – obtained by the Beacon Journal – describing black soot, hundreds of stacked tires, and a horrible smell coming from a property near theirs. Results from the Oct. 8 tests are are expected later this month, Ohio EPA spokesman Anthony Chenault said via email. WKYC, first reporting on the matter on Oct. 8 , said the property owner in the 2000 block of Pickle Road was digging a foundation for a new home when they disturbed the dump. On Sept. 18, Summit County Public Health ordered the work to stop. According to township officials, the builder associated for the project is Victory Gate Custom Homes. Residents told WKYC that their well water turned foamy and emitted a foul odor, with an accompanying sewage-like smell emanating from the site. "Summit County Public Health has recommended that affected residents use bottled water or another alternative water source while test results are being evaluated," the Springfield Township Trustees said in an Oct. 20 emailed statement.

Summit County, OH · 17d

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We the People: A look inside the Carter House, a historic Bowling Green home

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (WTVG) - The Carter House, located on North Church Street for nearly 150 years, was called “an ornament to the city” in the late 1870s when its first family lived there. The home was built by Norton Reed, a prominent businessman, and his family. Early...

Bowling Green, OH · 23d

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TownePlace Suites Findlay in Ohio Put on Market With 85 Rooms and Marriott Franchise

In Brief: CBRE has listed the 85-room TownePlace Suites Findlay in northwest Ohio for sale. The extended-stay hotel is being offered without an existing management agreement, allowing a buyer to select an operator. CBRE has listed the TownePlace Suites Findlay at 2501 Tiffin Avenue in Findlay, Ohio, for sale. The...

Findlay, OH · 22d

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Bidding opens for former Irene Byron property in northern Allen County

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) — Allen County is seeking bids of at least $8 million for 62 acres of land at the former Irene Byron Hospital and Health Center site near Huntertown. The Allen County Board of Commissioners opened online bidding Oct. 1 for the property at the northwest...

Allen County, IN · 24d

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Home Builders Association event hosts 800 students

BOWLING GREEN – The Home Builders Association of Greater Toledo and 34 of their partners welcomed over 800 high school students to the Wood County Fairgrounds for Build My Future, a one-day construction career event for high school students in northwest Ohio and the surrounding areas. Interactive learning labs...

Wood County, OH · 23d

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Filing For the 2027 Building-Demo Program Submitted

DARKE COUNTY – The Darke County Commissioners’ regular Oct. 13, 2026 meeting began at 9:15 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office. The Commissioners held a public hearing on zoning changes for data centers in Brown, Wayne, and Wabash townships. The commissioners had 20 days to approve the townships’ requested changes.

Darke County, OH · 24d

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BG Council wants to get a handle on vacant commercial and residential buildings in city

Vacant buildings are not a good look for any community. So Bowling Green City Council is considering an ordinance requiring owners of vacant buildings to devise plans for the future of the empty structures. “It’s a way of registering and identifying buildings that have been left empty for a period...

Bowling Green, OH · 10-07

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State approves Wood County property values

The Ohio Department of Taxation’s Division of Tax Equalization has officially approved Wood County’s property values for Tax Year 2026 (payable in 2027), Matthew Oestreich, Wood County Auditor, has announced. Property owners may review their updated values at https://auditor.co.wood.oh.us/ by searching their name, address, or parcel number. Owners...

Wood County, OH · 10-02

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Covington's iconic Radisson Hotel to be transformed into a 'Reverb by Hard Rock' with $27 million investment

Covington, OH · 10-01

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Iconic Covington hotel, revolving restaurant under contract, transformation planned

CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - An out-of-town investor group intends to buy and transform Covington’s Radisson Hotel and its iconic top-floor revolving restaurant. Miami, Fla.-based GenX Capital Partners is behind the investor group, which in recent days put the 18-story, 220-room hotel building under contract, according to Mark McClure,...

Covington, OH · 09-29

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A Springfield mother begins building her own home with Habitat for Humanity

A Springfield mother of four will soon gain stability through a partnership between Habitat for Humanity and Silfex.

Springfield, OH · 09-25

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Ada renters reminded of protections under Ohio law

The Village of Ada Code Enforcement Office reminded Ada residents who rent their homes or apartments that Ohio law provides certain protections when it comes to the condition and maintenance of rental properties. Under Ohio Revised Code, landlords have certain responsibilities for maintaining rental properties. These generally include making necessary...

Ada, OH · 09-25

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Swanton Township approves fire contract with village

SWANTON TOWNSHIP – Swanton Township Trustees approved a two-year contract with the Village of Swanton to provide fire coverage during a special Sept. 22 meeting. The contract with the village outlines costs of $200,000 for 2027 and $230,000 for 2028, and includes a possible subcontract with the Village of Whitehouse for the southeast portion. Negotiations are underway with Springfield Township to continue covering the northeast portion for $75,000 per year for the next two years.

Swanton, OH · 09-23