By Jennifer Alexander Ruple The Run for the Roses will soon be here, and Derby Day 152 calls for a celebration as bold and spirited as the event itself. Whether you’re hosting a full‑blown derby party or simply adding a touch of Kentucky charm to the first Saturday in May, a few thoughtful details can transform your space into Churchill Downs at home. Two crowd … Continue reading Riders Up – It’s Derby Season!
Joe Shaw, P.E., P.S. The Monroe Street bridge closure over US-23 duration is around 25 percent complete. Miller Brothers Construction had a great first month of construction during March. The closure was set March 8 and motorists had their first attempts at managing detour routes on March 9. A good navigational rule of thumb for the closure is to travel in a clockwise direction. For … Continue reading Road Work Ahead: US-23/Monroe Street Improvements
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
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
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…
While a young man’s fancy may turn to thoughts of love in the spring, others may mark the season with something just as meaningful: renewal, celebration, and the quiet art of giving. Spring’s calendar fills quickly: weddings and bridal showers, baby sprinkles, graduations. Each occasion calls for more than a present. It calls for the intention of giving. At Hafner Florist, the focus is not … Continue reading Inside the experience of finding the perfect gift
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
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
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
