Late-Summer Vegetables, Roasted to Perfection

By Jennifer Alexander Ruple As September settles in with warm afternoons and cooler evenings, the kitchen begins to crave the savory comfort of roasted vegetables. Cabbage wedges turn tender and caramelized under a glossy herb-balsamic glaze, carrots roast to honeyed sweetness with rosemary and thyme, and peppery radishes mellow into buttery, golden bites finished with parsley and sea salt. Each recipe is simpleenough for a … Continue reading Late-Summer Vegetables, Roasted to Perfection

City beat …

Sylvania City Council President Mary Westphal reported on a public meeting held before the Sept. 7 council meeting concerning a proposed car wash, convenience store and fueling station at the vacant Rite Aid building at Erie Street and Centennial Road.Eight residents spoke during the meeting, expressing concerns about the proposed development. Westphal thanked the residents who filled the council chambers for taking the time to … Continue reading City beat …

Township talk …

Sylvania Township Police Chief Sarah Toth administered the oath of office to two new police officers, Jacob Harrigan and Joshua Mohr, during the Sylvania Township Trustees meeting Sept. 1. The additions bring the township’s active police force to 43 officers. In other action, trustees approved a request from Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Bennett for additional professional services from Colliers Engineering & Design for improvements at … Continue reading Township talk …

SYLVANIA­ THEN & NOW

GAYLEEN GINDY. 6409 MONROE ST. Moving west on Monroe Street, from the previous article, we come to Lot No. 12 of the 14 lots that Ray West subdivided in the early 1900s, and named Hubbard’s Addition to Sylvania. This lot was transferred from Ray and Flora (Hubbard) West’s name in 1929 when Charles W. Carroll purchased it. According to an article in the Sylvania Sentinel … Continue reading SYLVANIA­ THEN & NOW

Komen brings community together to fight breast cancer

For those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer, the Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure is more than a race. It is a day to remember, celebrate survivors, honor those battling the disease and come together in the fight to end breast cancer.The annual event returns Sunday, Sept. 27, in downtown Toledo, bringing runners, walkers, survivors, families, friends and supporters … Continue reading Komen brings community together to fight breast cancer

Back-to-School Nights, Backyard Pizza Style

By Jennifer Alexander Ruple School may be back in session, but don’t roll up the grill just yet – summer still has plenty of sizzle left. Grilled flatbread pizzas bring big flavor to busy weeknight meals or laid-back weekend dinners with crisp, smoky crusts, garden-fresh toppings and barely any cleanup. They are completely customizable – everyone can pitch in and build their own masterpiece with … Continue reading Back-to-School Nights, Backyard Pizza Style

Toledo Memorial Park to host annual September 11 ceremony

Toledo Memorial Park President and CEO Chad Albert, city of Sylvania Mayor Mark Frye and Sylvania Township Fire Chief Chris Nye will lead the annual Day of Remberance on Friday, Sept. 11 at 9 am. The ceremony honoring first responders and the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 will be held at Toledo Memorial Park at the 911 First Responders Memorial in the northeast corner … Continue reading Toledo Memorial Park to host annual September 11 ceremony