Fifth annual Rowing to Remember raises money for Alzheimer’s

The fifth annual Rowing to Remember will be held on Friday, June 16 at Forest View Lanes, 2345 Dean Rd., Temperance, Mich.
Event organizer Chris Heerdegen will row from 6 am to 10 pm, completing 72 miles to raise money for Alzheimer’s Disease research. He will be joined by team members and others during the day. In addition, a volleyball tournament will be held on site. Bowling from 10 am to 10 pm is available. Guests may rent lanes in 90 minute blocks. A percentage of sales from bowling, food, and beverages will be contributed to the Longest Day fundraising event. Continue reading Fifth annual Rowing to Remember raises money for Alzheimer’s

Make dad’s day with a grilling gift from Durocher’s

by Jennifer Alexander Ruple Father’s Day is around the corner. Why not treat dad to a grilling gift from Durocher’s Appliances? Located at 5555 Monroe St., Durocher’s carries top brands and accessories to help create fabulous outdoor cooking experiences for that special guy, or gal, in your life. “Any of our outdoor appliances make great gifts for dads. Along with appliances, we have accessories for … Continue reading Make dad’s day with a grilling gift from Durocher’s

Erin Ann’s offers tasty treats with options

Thoughts of opening an ice cream shop began swirling around Erin Stampflmeier’s head about 10 years ago when she and her husband, Scott, could not believe there wasn’t one already in downtown Sylvania. When the building their family owns next door to Scott’s business, Sylvan Studios, became available, the Stampflmeier’s followed their dream and opened Erin Ann’s Homemade Ice Cream and Juices in November 2022. Continue reading Erin Ann’s offers tasty treats with options

Sylvania runners win again

Daniel Lavalette, Victor Ford, Ryne Newnham, Will Rees, and Isaac Carl met while running cross country and track at McCord Junior High School. The four have remained friends despite now being at rival high schools. Northview runners include junior Lavalette and senior Ford, who plans to go to Purdue or Miami University, and Newnham, who will attend Miami University. Southview runners are seniors Rees, who will enroll at Ohio State University, and Carl, who is enlisting in the Air Force. Continue reading Sylvania runners win again

TNC regulars make J&G their Thursday night destination

For the past 50 years, or maybe 49, a group of anywhere between two and 12 men get together at J&G’s Pizza Palace for TNC, or Thursday Night Club. They gather at the long table in the back, unless it’s taken by someone else, have an Upside beer or two, and order the “usual.” Their menu items most always include gyros and pizza with pepperoni, onions, ground beef, and peppers, well done with small cuts. “Occasionally, we change it up but not often,” they chuckled. Continue reading TNC regulars make J&G their Thursday night destination