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
Monroe Street bridge and road construction update
JOSEPH E. SHAW, P.E., PS. Without a doubt there is a buzz in the air in Sylvania and lots of speculation regarding the Monroe Street Bridge over US-23 project. Here are some of the questions that have come my way in the last couple of weeks: “I heard the bridge closure is going to be extended, what happened and when will it be opened?” “I … Continue reading Monroe Street bridge and road construction update
City Beat…
Sylvania City Council approved a series of personnel, infrastructure and public works measures during the July 20 meeting, including a new retirement savings option for employees, a refuse collection contract and funding requests for future road projects. Continue reading City Beat…
Township Talk…
The Sylvania Township Board of Trustees recognized the recipients of the 2026 Distinguished Citizens Awards during its July 21 meeting and approved several personnel and administrative actions. Township Administrator Oliver Turner introduced this year’s Distinguished Citizens Award recipients: Betty Bassett, Casey Nowicki and Keith Walker. According to their nomination letters, each of the recipients has made a significant impact on the community serving in leadership … Continue reading Township Talk…
Sylvania – Then & Now: 6403 Monroe Street
n 1903 Warren W. and Mary (Smith) Blankley purchased what became Lot 10 of Hubbard’s Addition and built the home shown in the 1964 photo in 1909. Continue reading Sylvania – Then & Now: 6403 Monroe Street
NOTICE OF SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC MEETING/HEARING
The Sylvania Township Trustees will hold a Meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., at the Township Hall, 4927 Holland-Sylvania Rd., Sylvania, OH 43560 for consideration of the following:
Zone Change Request from R-A (Low Density Residential) to M-1 (Light Industrial) for the property located at 8228 Silica Rd. (Parcel No. 78-31921 Continue reading NOTICE OF SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC MEETING/HEARING
Beat the Heat: How to Pair Wine with Your Summer Menu
When summer heats up bold red wines and boozy bottles can feel a little too heavy. For cookouts, picnics, and easy dinners outside, lighter and crisp wines with bright acidity, softer tannins, and lower alcohol are the way to go. Think refreshing, vibrant sips that keep things light and easygoing, making grilled favorites and seasonal dishes feel a little more relaxed. Continue reading Beat the Heat: How to Pair Wine with Your Summer Menu
It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s the Jet Man!
For more than a decade, two neighborhood pizza stores in Toledo have become something much bigger than places to grab dinner. They’ve become symbols of entrepreneurship, teamwork, and community service. Continue reading It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s the Jet Man!
Advance Advertising opens The Brand Store on Central Avenue
Shawn Murphy owner of Advance Advertising Ltd. announces the grand opening of a new retail destination, The Brand Store, located at 7110 W Central Ave, Suite C1. Continue reading Advance Advertising opens The Brand Store on Central Avenue
Ribbon cut to open Sassy Stork Ultrasound Studio in Ottawa Lake
Expectant families now have a new place to celebrate one of life’s most exciting milestones with the opening of Sassy Stork Ultrasound Studio in Ottawa Lake, Michigan. Continue reading Ribbon cut to open Sassy Stork Ultrasound Studio in Ottawa Lake