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Speed limit loweredAt the Jan. 20 meeting members of Sylvania City Council authorized Deputy Service Director Eric Barnes to modify the speed limit on Centennial Road between Little and Erie/Sylvania Metamora roads from 50 mph to 45 mph following a speed study in accordance with ODOT standards, noting that 85 percent of drivers in that section travel at 46 mph. Barnes pointed out that the … Continue reading City beat …
Township talk …
Zoning reportAt the Jan. 20 meeting of the Sylvania Township Trustees, Planning and Zoning Manager Daryl Graus presented the department’s operation report noting that single-family housing permits were up three percent and the value rose 10.8 percent over the 2024 total. Zoning complaints were down nearly seven percent for 2025, and property maintenance code complaints decreased by 50 percent from the previous year. Overall, zoning … Continue reading Township talk …
Monroe Street Bridge closure 101
JOSEPH E. SHAW, P.E., PS. The holidays are behind us and Sylvania is counting the weeks down to when Mother Nature will show us some relief from this brutal winter. The much-anticipated relief will also take the US-23 and Monroe Street interchange project out of hibernation and into Season Two work in early spring.In Season One the new southbound on-ramp was opened to traffic and … Continue reading Monroe Street Bridge closure 101
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SYLVANIA THEN & NOW
Recently a request was received for history stories about the properties on the south side of Monroe Street when there were many residential houses that lined the street instead of commercial businesses. Continue reading SYLVANIA THEN & NOW
City beat …
Sylvania Municipal Judge Michael Bonfiglio administered the oath of office to the newly elected Mayor, Mark Frye. He then swore in re-elected council members Mary Westphal, Patrick Richardson, Marcus Hansen, and newly elected Shawn Murphy before the Jan. 5 meeting. Continue reading City beat …
Township talk …
The newly elected Sylvania Township Trustee, Jill Johnson, was sworn into office by Trustee Board Chairman Neal Mahoney before the Jan. 6 meeting of the board. Her husband, Larry, held the Bible which she took her oath of office on. Continue reading Township talk …
Beloved Holiday Cookies Are Cherished Tradition
The holidays are a time for traditions and sweet memories – two features that make the season truly special. For my final Sizzle column of 2025, I want to thank downtown businesswomen, Lori Colenzo of Hip to the Groove Boutique and Tracey Tober of Bandits Main Street Eats, for generously sharing their beloved family cookie recipes Continue reading Beloved Holiday Cookies Are Cherished Tradition
Fond holiday memories bring joy to the season
As the calendar flips to December, Yuletide thoughts fill the hearts and minds of young and old alike.
When one is young, it’s the thrill of memories yet to come and the hopes and dreams fulfilled by Santa’s trip down the chimney.
Others, who have turned many calendar pages, still anticipate upcoming festivities, while memories of past holidays celebrated come to mind. Often, it is that very special gift that stands out today, though it was received decades ago. Continue reading Fond holiday memories bring joy to the season
MOBILE MEALS HOLDS ANNUAL HOLIDAY PET PHOTOS EVENT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CLIENT PET FOOD DELIVERY
Join us for the Santa Claus & Paws pet photo fundraiser on December 13th and 14th, from 10:00am to 2:00 pm at Endless Pets & Supplies, located at 1546 W. Sylvania Avenue. We invite everyone to bring their pets and enjoy this festive holiday photo opportunity. Continue reading MOBILE MEALS HOLDS ANNUAL HOLIDAY PET PHOTOS EVENT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CLIENT PET FOOD DELIVERY