City beat …
Sylvania City Council approved several development and city improvement measures during its Oct. 5 meeting, including a zoning change for a Brint Road housing project and funding for website and digital permitting upgrades.Mayor Mark Frye summarized two public hearings held before the meeting.Developer Ryan Wamsher of Millstream Development requested an overlay zoning district from R-1 to R-1 PD for property on Brint Road, immediately west … Continue reading City beat …
Township talk …
Sylvania Township welcomed two new members to its public safety departments during the Board of Township Trustees’ Oct. 6 meeting.Fire Chief Chris Nye and Assistant Chief Mike Behan introduced firefighter/paramedic Michael Bronsen, a Southview High School graduate, to the trustees.Police Chief Sarah Toth also introduced new officer Logan Yarman-Moody after administering the oath of office.SAJRD appointmentIn other business, trustees appointed Bill Sanford as the township’s … Continue reading Township talk …
Construction Update
According to the project liaison, Jamin Roe of American Structurepoint, road construction on the second block of Main Street will not begin until Buckeye Cable and Frontier finish their work on moving utilities from above ground to below. Continue reading Construction Update
City beat …
Sylvania City Council President Mary Westphal reported on a public meeting held before the Sept. 7 council meeting concerning a proposed car wash, convenience store and fueling station at the vacant Rite Aid building at Erie Street and Centennial Road.Eight residents spoke during the meeting, expressing concerns about the proposed development. Westphal thanked the residents who filled the council chambers for taking the time to … Continue reading City beat …
YMCA Adult Health & Resource Fair
The Francis Family YMCA in Temperance will host their 4th Annual Active Older Adult Health & Resource Fair on Thursday, September 10th from 9m-1pm. This premier event for area seniors is free and open to the public. Continue reading YMCA Adult Health & Resource Fair
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
Komen brings community together to fight breast cancer
For those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer, the Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure is more than a race. It is a day to remember, celebrate survivors, honor those battling the disease and come together in the fight to end breast cancer.The annual event returns Sunday, Sept. 27, in downtown Toledo, bringing runners, walkers, survivors, families, friends and supporters … Continue reading Komen brings community together to fight breast cancer
Back-to-School Nights, Backyard Pizza Style
By Jennifer Alexander Ruple School may be back in session, but don’t roll up the grill just yet – summer still has plenty of sizzle left. Grilled flatbread pizzas bring big flavor to busy weeknight meals or laid-back weekend dinners with crisp, smoky crusts, garden-fresh toppings and barely any cleanup. They are completely customizable – everyone can pitch in and build their own masterpiece with … Continue reading Back-to-School Nights, Backyard Pizza Style
Toledo Memorial Park to host annual September 11 ceremony
Toledo Memorial Park President and CEO Chad Albert, city of Sylvania Mayor Mark Frye and Sylvania Township Fire Chief Chris Nye will lead the annual Day of Remberance on Friday, Sept. 11 at 9 am. The ceremony honoring first responders and the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 will be held at Toledo Memorial Park at the 911 First Responders Memorial in the northeast corner … Continue reading Toledo Memorial Park to host annual September 11 ceremony
Orchards, Oasts and Lighthouse Views
BY JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE Catawba Island is an especially gorgeous spot to visit this time of year. There is something about the afternoon light that sparkles on Lake Erie’s waves as they roll into shore, providing stunning views around every corner of the road.In early fall, when the air turns crisp, the area makes an easygoing day trip packed with food, scenery and Lake Erie … Continue reading Orchards, Oasts and Lighthouse Views