Looking Back: 6367 Monroe St.
Gayleen Gindy In 1925 George C. and Mabelle E. Housler purchased Lot 4 of Hubbard’s Addition, now home to Little Ceasar’s Pizza. A May 1927 building permit was granted to Housler to build a new 1-1/2 story dwelling on this lot. The builder was the Charles F. Brunt Company of Toledo, and the estimated cost was $3,000. In the 1930 census the home was listed … Continue reading Looking Back: 6367 Monroe St.
City Beat…
At the March 16 meeting of Sylvania City Council, Mayor Mark Frye presented Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities Superintendent, Michele Myerholtz, with a proclamation designating March 2026 as “Developmental Disabilities Awareness” month in the city of Sylvania. New purchases In other business, council members approved city of Sylvania Service Director Joe Shaw’s recommendation to accept Motorola Solutions’ $27,131.58 proposal for six new portable radios … Continue reading City Beat…
Township Talk…
Spring brush pickup Township Board of Trustees authorized Road Superintendent Rob Nash to accept Batanian Tree Service’s $624.06-an-hour proposal for the 2026 spring and fall brush household pickup, which begins April 13. Township crews will start in Grid 1 and 2 and work in order and three crews from Batanian/Minor Tree Service will be start in 8, 9 and 10. Leaf crews will start in … Continue reading Township Talk…
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
Fresh Spring Sides to Elevate Your Easter Celebration
Jennifer Alexander Ruple Round out your Easter brunch buffet with two crowd-pleasing sides that pair beautifully with a glazed ham or a cozy egg casserole. First up is a cool, crispy Spring Pea Salad made with tender peas, sharp cheddar cheese and peanuts for that perfect sweet-salty bite. Served chilled, it’s bright, crunchy and can be made ahead for easy hosting. Alongside it, Honey Roasted … Continue reading Fresh Spring Sides to Elevate Your Easter Celebration
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
CHC is Best Workplace…again
Christian Home Care has done it again, winning two awards this year — the Blade’s Top Workplace award for the 13th year and the Leadership Award in the small business category for the third year. Christian Home Care has consistently been one of the top five companies or Small Businesses of 75 or fewer employees. “We have received accolades from the state and local … Continue reading CHC is Best Workplace…again
Northview Powerlifting places first
The Northview Powerlifting team placed first at the Northwood competition on March 7. Students Bella Wramage, Kiana Perry, Alyric Tippey, Abigail Dunn, Laureana Morales, Brooke Gerasmiak, Caleb Barrios, Jackson Hartman, Brady Coulter, Max Murray, Drew Nolan, Jake Smith, Dominic Dane, Quintyn Adkins, Jamieson Dickson, Caron Rowdy, and Gabriel Mendoza, all contributed to the win by individually placing in the top three for their respective weight … Continue reading Northview Powerlifting places first
Southview Hosts Dance for a Chance
On Saturday, March 7, Southview High School hosted its annual Dance for a Chance, where students band together into teams to compete in a variety of activites and raise the most money for the events selected organization. This year, the school fundraising went toward the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund, which aims to help prevent child abuse and neglect throughout the state. They raised $13,337, adding … Continue reading Southview Hosts Dance for a Chance
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.