Valentine Secrets Of Lifelong Love
Many people reading this column likely enjoyed a little romance last Saturday. Statistics show that more than half of us celebrated Valentine’s Day in some way–and more than 80% of that group received a card or gift. But while romance is up, long-term commitment is down in our society. The enthusiasm for Valentine romance comes at a time when couples in the U.S. are getting … Continue reading Valentine Secrets Of Lifelong Love
MAYOR’S MESSAGE – NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR
Wow…we are having a real winter this year. I have been following the data, and we have not seen this much snow and cold weather in Sylvania for about ten years. Historically Northwest Ohio gets around 34 inches of snowfall. In recent years snowfall has been lower, but this winter appears to be headed to a higher-than-normal total. The highest snowfall total since 2000 was … Continue reading MAYOR’S MESSAGE – NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR
Sylvania – Then & Now
BY GAYLEEN GINDY 6339 Monroe Street – Fricker’s This property was originally the side yard of Lena Dietrich, whose house was built in 1903, and was just to the east. After she died in 1947 the property transferred to her brother Joseph Foxhuber who sold to Jesse F. Crandall in 1949. A 1950 aerial photo shows that this property was vacant at this time. In … Continue reading Sylvania – Then & Now
Toledo Polish Genealogical Society has new home
The Toledo Polish Genealogical Society (TPGS) along with all of its resources are now located on the St. Jerome Parish campus at 300 Warner St. in Walbridge, Ohio. Since its creation in 2002, TPGS has operated in various locations, and is now in an easily accessible space with ample parking. The TPGS library resources have grown into an extensive collection. The organization collects, disseminates, coordinates, … Continue reading Toledo Polish Genealogical Society has new home
Mayor’s Message
We may be in the middle of winter, but spring construction season is just around the corner. I have mentioned the construction on the bridge going over Route 23 and the entrances and exit ramps quite a few times but the work that is most intrusive on our community will be starting shortly. The bridge on Monroe Street is scheduled to close to traffic from … Continue reading Mayor’s Message
Mobile Meals to host Pies and Pints
The annual Pies and Pints to benefit Mobile Meals will be held Thursday, March 12 at Earnest Brew works two locations: Westgate, 3134 W. Central Ave., and south at 4243 S. Detroit Ave. from 4 to 8 pm. Enjoy the family-friendly fundraising event featuring a selection of pies, including Vito’s pizza and craft beer, in support of Mobile Meals. For $10 guests will receive a … Continue reading Mobile Meals to host Pies and Pints
Victory Center to host annual luncheon and fashion show,‘Courageous in Coral’
The Victory Center presents its 19th Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show, “Courageous in Coral” Presented by Mercy Health on Friday, Feb. 27 at the Perrysburg Hilton Garden Inn. The fundraiser showcases the latest Spring 2026 fashions from local boutiques, including Ragazza, JJill, Chico’s, JCrew Factory, Dillard’s Fallen Timbers, Sophia Lustig, and Atlas Bridal, modeled by cancer survivors, supporters, and Friends of The Victory Center. The … Continue reading Victory Center to host annual luncheon and fashion show,‘Courageous in Coral’
Sylvania – Then & Now
GAYLEEN GINDY 6307 Monroe Street – Clean Express Auto Wash Before 1900 there is a long list of people that owned this next property. But no structures were built until 1903 after Jacob and Lena Dietrich purchased the 2.56 acre parcel where they built their home. The 1910 census listed them living here as follows: They are still living here at the 1920 census and … Continue reading Sylvania – Then & Now
City beat …
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 …