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
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
The Toledo Clinic serves the community for 100 years
The Toledo Clinic officially launched its 100th anniversary celebration recognizing a century of physician-led care, innovation, and community impact across northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Founded in 1926 by three physicians, The Toledo Clinic has grown into one of the region’s largest independent, multi-specialty medical practices, while remaining owned and governed by physicians. The centennial kickoff event brought together clinic leadership, physicians, staff, patients, community … Continue reading The Toledo Clinic serves the community for 100 years
Paws & Protect with Leo: Stay safe
I can’t believe how fast the year is going! Can you believe it’s March? St. Patrick’s Day is a time for wearing green and celebrating with friends and family. I love seeing our community having fun… but remember safety isn’t just luck! There are things you can do to stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day. Make Smart Choices: If you’re under 21, alcohol is not … Continue reading Paws & Protect with Leo: Stay safe
ROAD WORK AHEAD: US-23/Monroe Street Improvements
The light is at the end of the tunnel, or in this case, on the other side of the bridge, in a few months. The Monroe Street bridge closure over US-23 is a week away. It will be the most invasive and toughest part of the project for our community, with the 150-day closure scheduled to begin March 8. To recap Season 1, motorists are … Continue reading ROAD WORK AHEAD: US-23/Monroe Street Improvements
City Beat…
All seats were filled in Sylvania City Council Chambers on Feb. 17 for the Committee of the Whole meeting as members of the community were on hand to voice their opinions on the Sylvania Resource Conservation and Equal Access Ordinance, proposed by Councilman Doug Haynam. While the meeting was extended to accommodate those who wished to go on record, no vote was taken, and a … Continue reading City Beat…
Mayor’s Message: Spring Forward
While winter is still holding on to our community, I must admit that I am beginning to get the spring bug. This happens every year to me. Perhaps you catch the “spring bug” too. If you are a student, I am sure you are starting the countdown to summer vacation. I know I always started the countdown in mid-March. But there are several other things … Continue reading Mayor’s Message: Spring Forward