HERO program makes positive difference; reduces 911 calls
A joint venture between Springfield Township and Sylvania Township Fire departments is helping reduce the over utilization of 911 calls in the community. The HERO program, which stands for Health, Education, Resources and Outreach, was launched in 2020 as a means to prevent potential falls and accidents in resident’s homes. Continue reading HERO program makes positive difference; reduces 911 calls
Getting ready for November
Current Sylvania City Council members Brian McCann, Lyndsey Stough, President Mark Frye, along with Doug Haynam, and Sylvania Township Trustee Neal Mahoney meet at the Board of Elections to renew their support for the Sylvania community by pulling petitions to run for re-election. Continue reading Getting ready for November
‘Amazing Shake’ benefits McCord students
I spent three hours at McCord Junior High recently, helping seventh graders master the skills they will need when they enter the future workforce. But the morning wasn’t about reading, writing, science or math. Instead, I was one of nearly 55 adult volunteers helping the students learn the “soft skills” that experts say will make them successful in life. Continue reading ‘Amazing Shake’ benefits McCord students
Apple or Android Smart Phone?
The iPhone vs. Android comparison is a never-ending debate about which one is best. It will likely never have a real winner, but I’m going to try and help you to find your personal pick. The latest version of their operating systems, iOS 16 and Android 13, are both excellent, but in slightly different ways. Many of their features overlap, but design-wise they look quite different, aside from the basic touchscreen-focused layout. Continue reading Apple or Android Smart Phone?
SV students successful at states
Select Southview Financial Management and Programming students competed in the Business Professionals of America state competition in Columbus on March 9 after advancing from the regional competition held in January. Continue reading SV students successful at states
6039 Summit
he 6039 Summit St. property was purchased by Nancy Buck in 1883, who, as mentioned in the last article, was married to Enoch Buck and lived in the house across the street at 6000 Summit St. In 1897 this house was built for their daughter and son-in-law, Adriance and Ida (Buck) Mallett. Enoch Buck died that year and in 1899 Nancy Buck transferred this house and property to the Malletts. The property consisted of eight acres, extending all the way to where Long Street would later dead end. Continue reading 6039 Summit
Midwest Garden Guys
The Midwest Garden Podcast guys, Mike O’Rourke and Scott Sandstrom, will be sharing gardening advice and information with readers throughout the growing season. O’Rourke, retired from Black Diamond Garden Center and known as the Garden Guy for many years, discusses landscape issues with Sandstrom in a casual conversation designed to educate listeners, and now readers, on a wide variety of topics.
This first conversation being shared here deals with a current weather related yard problem caused by heavy rains Continue reading Midwest Garden Guys
Spring Crafters’ Showcase set at Tam-O-Shanter
The juried members of the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild will hold their annual “Spring Crafters’ Showcase” on Saturday, April 1 from 10 am to 4 pm. The show will be held at the Tam-O-Shanter, Sylvania Sport and Exhibition Center, 7060 Sylvania Ave. Continue reading Spring Crafters’ Showcase set at Tam-O-Shanter
The City Beat…Cougarettes have their day
Mayor Craig Stough proclaimed March 6 as Cougarette Day in Sylvania in celebration of the Southview dance team’s Ohio State championship. The team captured first place in Pom and Jazz at the state tournament on Jan. 28. This is the team’s second state title in the past two years.
In regular business at the March 6 Sylvania City Council meeting, Sylvania’s Public Safety and Service Director Kevin Aller requested and was granted an amendment to the city’s contract with DGL Consulting Engineers for an additional $18,478 for the work performed for the Downtown Transportation Improvement project. Continue reading The City Beat…Cougarettes have their day
Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with Boozy Brownies
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, especially when you serve Boozy Brownies with Irish Cream
Frosting! These decadent, made-from-scratch brownies are topped with a rich and thick layer of Irish
Cream frosting – they are sure to shamrock your worl Continue reading Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with Boozy Brownies