ODOT Accepting Applications for Annual Paint-the-Plow Contest
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 2 is accepting applications for its annual Paint-the-Plow contest until Friday, April 3. The contest is open to high schools and vocational schools within ODOT District 2’s nine-county region: Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood and Williams counties. Applications and contest guidelines have been sent to school administration. Plow blades will be delivered to participating schools … Continue reading ODOT Accepting Applications for Annual Paint-the-Plow Contest
Lane Closure Notice: Monroe Street at Summit Street
US Utility Contractor Co. will be continuing work on Monroe St at the intersection of Summit St to remove and install new curb and sidewalk. This is part of the Monroe-Main-Summit Traffic Signal Project. Due to this construction, beginning Monday, March 23rd, the southern-most eastbound lane on Monroe St from Main St to Summit St will be closed for 4 days. Eastbound traffic will still … Continue reading Lane Closure Notice: Monroe Street at Summit Street
SACIC Public Safety Services Scholarship
The Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation has been a force in the community for several decades with a history of economic development programs, community enhancement projects/studies, and business support. The SACIC provides multiple services with the focus on enhancing the vibrancy of the Sylvania area. Award Opportunity The Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation is proud to offer a scholarship to a senior from a local high … Continue reading SACIC Public Safety Services Scholarship
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…
The 11th annual Hot Cocoa Run keeps the winter chill at bay
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