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…

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…

Supporting Sylvania schools strengthens the community

For Tara Haye, advocacy often begins close to home. The Sylvania Township mother of 10-year-old Isaac, a fourth grader at Stranahan Elementary School, spends her days substitute teaching, volunteering, and caring for her son. Many in the community first came to know Haye as the driving force behind an inclusive and accessible playground at Stranahan Elementary, completed last summer — a project rooted in her … Continue reading Supporting Sylvania schools strengthens the community

Toledo Craftsman’s Guild offers ‘Spring Crafters’ Showcase’ at Tam-O-Shanter

The juried members of the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild will hold the annual “Spring Crafters’ Showcase” on Saturday, March 28 at Tam-O-Shanter, Sylvania Sport and Exhibition Center, 7060 Sylvania Ave.This show will feature many of the newest spring decorating ideas and special gifts for Mother’s Day, graduations, and weddings. Shoppers may find dried and floral arrangements; soaps and lotions; the newest fabric creations; jewelry; metal work; … Continue reading Toledo Craftsman’s Guild offers ‘Spring Crafters’ Showcase’ at Tam-O-Shanter