Then & Now: 6361 Monroe St.
Gayleen Gindy This is my 250th history article written for the Sylvania AdVantage, which fits in perfectly with the America 250th celebration this year. There are many activities scheduled in our community throughout the year to celebrate this very important birthday, and we need everyone to be involved. Lot 3 of the subdivision known as “Hubbard’s Addition to Sylvania,” now home to Little Ceasar’s Pizza, … Continue reading Then & Now: 6361 Monroe St.
Girl Scouting: It’s More Than Cookies
It’s Girl Scout cookie time again, and (as always) I look forward to snagging a few boxes of Thin Mints before the sale is over at the end of the month. But I no longer expect a young woman knocking on my front door to make a pitch. Instead, I’ll probably visit a cookie booth outside Kroger or at the mall, or go online to … Continue reading Girl Scouting: It’s More Than Cookies
City Beat…
At the top of the City Council’s March 2 agenda, City Council President Mary Westphal gave a brief report on the Committee of the Whole gathering held before the meeting to continue discussions on Proposed Ordinance No. 37-2026, Federal Immigration Enforcement. Several members of the community were in attendance; 22 residents of the area spoke in favor of and against the proposed ordinance. Councilwoman Lyndsay … Continue reading City Beat…
Township Talk…
BZA ruling The Sylvania Township Board of Zoning Appeals ruled to uphold the zoning violation issued to Marc and Terri Losek, who have farm animals on their Shetland Road property, at the March 2 meeting. New police officers Sylvania Township Police Chief Sarah Toth introduced new police officers Ryan Westerbeck and Jacob Dunnett to the Sylvania Township Trustees at the March 3 meeting before performing … Continue reading Township Talk…
Ohio quarantines the Spotted Lanternfly
The Ohio Department of Agriculture issued a statewide quarantine in Ohio for the invasive Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) effective Feb. 17. Under the quarantine, products such as trees and nursery stock may not be moved out of Ohio without a compliance agreement, permit, or inspection certificate. Producers who ship these products to non-regulated areas must have their stock inspected and each load must be accompanied by … Continue reading Ohio quarantines the Spotted Lanternfly
A walk in the park
City of Sylvania Tree Commission Chairman Brady Kohlenberg, Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District Board of Trustees Chairman Brian Kezur, and Tree Commission member Anthony Haddad inspect the trees in Veteran’s Memorial Park’s Memorial Grove. The SAJRD board is working closely with the Tree Commission regarding care for the trees in the Grove. Continue reading A walk in the park
Janet Amid: The Stars Speak
Sensitivity meets clarity. Reflection leads to renewal. Feel deeply, release gently, and realign with purpose. Happy Birthday Pisces – The cosmos is washing over you as the Sun, Mars, Mercury in retrograde, and the upcoming new moon take place in your compass. Your inner voice is speaks louder – dreams are deeper and intuition becomes your compass. The Virgo full moon across the sky mirrors … Continue reading Janet Amid: The Stars Speak
Irish Soda Bread Muffins: A Modern Twist on Tradition
Irish Soda Bread Muffins bring the rustic charm of traditional soda bread to a quick and easy individual treat. Rooted in 19th‑century Ireland, classic soda bread relied on baking soda and buttermilk instead of yeast, making it a practical staple for everyday cooking. These muffins are crunchy on the outside, bursting with sweetness from the raisins, and offer a lighter, moist and tender bite that’s … Continue reading Irish Soda Bread Muffins: A Modern Twist on Tradition
SYLVANIA THEN & NOW: 6351-6357 Monroe St.
GAYLEEN GINDY Moving west on Monroe Street, past Fricker’s, the next two parcels are Lot No. 1 and 2 of a subdivision called “Hubbard’s Addition to Sylvania” which was created in the early 1900s. In 1890 Hiram Hubbard, a very early settler to Sylvania, purchased a large parcel of land from Peleg T. Clarke, which ran along the south side of Monroe Street and extended … Continue reading SYLVANIA THEN & NOW: 6351-6357 Monroe St.
Sylvania Schools Updates
NLL Champs… Again! The McCord eighth grade girls basketball team, Front Row (L to R:) Adelyn Rozek, Maeve Montrie, Willow Harvey, and Maci Mendenhall; Back Row (L-R): Coach Doug Downing, Kennedy Patten, Mallory McClain, Kara Soltman, Karli Newsome, and Ashley Bartlett, won the NLL championship. The team finished their second season as an undefeated team. Coach Downing noted the team has a 37-0 record over its seventh … Continue reading Sylvania Schools Updates