Bg Independent News

http://bgindependentmedia.org
Screenshot of the BG Independent News website
BG Independent News is a local news organization based in Bowling Green, Ohio. The newsroom serves residents of Bowling Green and Wood County through independent reporting on local government, education, economic development, health, arts, and community issues. Its journalism emphasizes transparency, civic engagement, and accountability while covering topics that directly affect local communities. The publication operates as a free digital news service supported through grants, donations, and community partnerships. In addition to daily reporting, it publishes in-depth stories about public institutions and regional developments. Its editorial mission centers on strengthening access to reliable local journalism.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Bowling Green, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2016
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Hyperlocal
Area of coverage:
Bowling Green

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Entertainment and culture
Entrepreneurship
Journalism genres:
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
1
Founders:
Jan Larson McLaughlin and David Dupont
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Audience support / reader revenue
Individual donations
Products and ecommerce
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Audience support / reader revenue

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

In SembraMedia we use own and third party cookies for analytical purposes that allow us to track, monitor and analyze your browsing and behavior to make improvements to the product based on the analysis made, as well as own technical cookies that allow the proper functioning of the website. You can accept all cookies by clicking the "Accept" button or configure or reject their use by clicking "Reject". More information in the Privacy and Cookies Policy.
ACCEPT REJECT