SYLVANIA THEN & NOW
GAYLEEN GINDY. 6409 MONROE ST. Moving west on Monroe Street, from the previous article, we come to Lot No. 12 of the 14 lots that Ray West subdivided in the early 1900s, and named Hubbard’s Addition to Sylvania. This lot was transferred from Ray and Flora (Hubbard) West’s name in 1929 when Charles W. Carroll purchased it. According to an article in the Sylvania Sentinel … Continue reading SYLVANIA THEN & NOW
City beat …
Following the Pledge of Allegiance led by Washington, D.C., Boy Scout Aston Hughes, Mayor Mark Frye introduced Sylvania City Council members to the city’s new finance director, Sullivan Nicholls, who attended his first council meeting Aug. 17.Council President Mary Westphal presented three ordinances establishing annual assessments on property owners where applicable. Council approved assessments for ditch construction, maintenance, repair, cleaning and enclosing open drainage ditches; … Continue reading City beat …
SYLVANIA THEN & NOW
In 1937 James and Leona Underwood purchased the residential house that once sat on this parcel, built by Ray West. West developed this land along the south side of Monroe Street into 14 lots, which he called Hubbard’s Addition to Sylvania. This parcel was Lot No. 11, and included a 50-foot by 60-foot parcel behind it. Continue reading SYLVANIA THEN & NOW
MARK LUETKE LOOKING SIDEWAYS
Most kids get excited when a fire truck goes by. For Southview junior Matt Medlin, it’s been an obsession.
“There was always an adrenalin rush when I saw the fire trucks coming,” he told me. “Even when I was in a health career class last year, I’d go to the desk and ask my teacher questions about fire fighters. Everything he said caught my attention.” Continue reading MARK LUETKE LOOKING SIDEWAYS
Township talk …
The Sylvania Township Board of Trustees approved roadway improvements, hired three police officers, awarded a fire tower construction contract and discussed concerns about short-term rentals during its Aug. 4 meeting.Roads Superintendent Rob Nash introduced newly promoted foreman Jared Birt to the trustees and Fiscal Officer. Birt joined the township as a utility worker in May 2019.“He has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, dedication and … Continue reading Township talk …
The Monroe Street bridge is open
Amid the steady hum of traffic, a chorus of cheers and a collective sigh of relief filled the air in Sylvania on Saturday evening as the newly reconstructed Monroe Street bridge over U.S. 23 reopened to traffic, right on schedule.The bridge officially reopened at 7 pm, Aug. 8, fulfilling a promise made the previous day during a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Ohio Department of Transportation District … Continue reading The Monroe Street bridge is open
Sweet Corn Shines in Fresh Salad and Savory Bake
By Jennifer Alexander Ruple As summer reaches its golden stretch and sweet corn hits peak season, farmers markets and farm stands across northwest Ohio are brimming with everyone’s favorite ears from yellow and white to bi-color varieties. That makes now the perfect time to visit a local market or roadside stand. This week’s column brings two recipes that are fresh, hearty and full of flavor. … Continue reading Sweet Corn Shines in Fresh Salad and Savory Bake
Ribbon cut to open Referees’
Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber along with Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Welcoming Committee members Mark McPherson, Amanda Boyd, Wayne Turner, David Walkup, Laura Smith, Jamie Irwin, Brian McCann, and Sylvania Chamber CEO Tiffany Bosch, join Referees’ owners Xavier and Evelyn Rosales and Victor Santos, staff members, and friends on Aug. 3 to open Referees’ Mexican Sports Bar and Grill in Timberstone Center.—by Jennifer Alexander … Continue reading Ribbon cut to open Referees’
Advance Advertising cuts a ribbon
Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber along with Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Welcoming Committee members Ken Wines, Joanna Kalucki, Bud Crosby, Mark McPherson, Erika Buri, Crystal Jordan, Kate Fischer, Jack Schroeder, Joe Szafarowicz, Dave Walkup, Chris Repass, Patrick Richardson, Brian McCann, Cathy McGuire, Leah Lanius, John Kantner, Mary Westphal, Jim Heller, and representatives from Maumee, Perrysburg, Waterville, and Rossford chambers of commerce join Cari and … Continue reading Advance Advertising cuts a ribbon
Local vocalist keeps Broadway classics alive with latest album
For New York-trained vocalist Chris Joseph, Broadway melodies are more than timeless standards — they are cherished memories. Joseph recently released his eighth album, “Way Off Broadway, Vol. II,” an 18-song collection celebrating some of musical theater’s most beloved tunes. The recording features classics including “Look Around,” “You Are Beautiful,” “Beyond the Sea,” “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered” and “I Could Have Danced All Night.” The … Continue reading Local vocalist keeps Broadway classics alive with latest album