Drug program notes success, future
Mark Luetke This month Sylvania celebrates the success of one of our most durable and impactful non-profit institutions. It also recognizes that the issue the organization works to combat is still very much a problem. The focus? Addressing the issues among youth of use/misuse of substances, underage drinking and mental health wellness, while helping them build strong life skills. The year 2025 marked the 40th … Continue reading Drug program notes success, future
Sylvania Then & Now: 6731 Monroe St.
Continuing the history of Monroe Street development, in 1919 Christian “Fred” Sieler and his wife Christine purchased Lot No. 5 of Hubbard’s Addition and sometime after the 1920 census was taken, which shows them living in Whiteford Township, Michigan, they built a house on this lot. They sold the home in 1924 to Willard and Addie Newcomb. Willard and Addie were already living in Sylvania … Continue reading Sylvania Then & Now: 6731 Monroe St.
Accolades Sylvania Township and Gerken Paving Inc. were recognized April 1 by Flexible Pavements of Ohio for excellence in asphalt pavement construction on the Corey Road widening and resurfacing project. “Gerken Paving was a great partner on this project,” Sylvania Township Road Superintendent Rob Nash said. “The company has been awarded many of our resurfacing projects over the last 25 years and has always met … Continue reading
City Beat…
Veronica Motley, D.Ed., superintendent of Sylvania Schools, opened the April 6 Sylvania City Council meeting with a State of the Schools presentation, outlining district progress and future priorities. She was followed by Tara Haye, chair of the Committee for Sylvania’s Future, who spoke in support of the school levy scheduled for the May 5 ballot. Arbor Day Mayor Mark Frye issued a proclamation designating April … Continue reading City Beat…
Garden Club “Hidden Treasures” sale
The Garden Club Forum of Toledo District is hosting its third annual “Hidden Treasures,” a sale of items donated by members of its seven affiliated garden clubs with proceeds benefiting student scholarships. Local garden clubs contributing include Corey Woods Garden Club.The event will be held at the Toledo Botanical Garden conference center. Dates and times are Thursday, April 16 from 3-6 pm and Friday, April … Continue reading Garden Club “Hidden Treasures” sale
SV, BGSU grad wins Emmy
Karen and David Walker congratulate their daughter Heather, center, on winning an Emmy at the Suncoast awards ceremony in Hollywood, Fla. on Dec. 6. A Southview and BGSU graduate, Walker is an investigative reporter for WSVN …. also known as 7 News and ABC Miami. She has been in Miami for the past five years. She majored in broadcast journalism, was a member of BG24 … Continue reading SV, BGSU grad wins Emmy
34th Annual Kids Trout Derby
Registration is now open for the Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks annual trout derby to be held at Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave. Children ages 15 and under, with a guardian, are invited to fish at this free event from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday, April 25. Goodie bags, a t-shirt and raffle ticket are offered for $5 for Sylvania School district residents and … Continue reading 34th Annual Kids Trout Derby
French Toast Brunch Bake with Strawberry Compote
By Jennifer Alexander Ruple French Toast Brunch Bake is everything you want in a springtime celebration dish. It’s comforting, festive, and irresistibly delicious. Cubes of cinnamon bread soak up a custardy base then are baked until golden with pockets of brown sugary goodness and a delightful crunch from toasted pecans. For the finish, serve this brunch bake with a bright, fresh Strawberry Compote (chunky fruit … Continue reading French Toast Brunch Bake with Strawberry Compote
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…