A Lourdes University sports team brought home a conference championship last month. Some people probably won’t think the win is that big of a deal. Others may even question if the team members are real athletes. Read this column, and I will convince you otherwise. Continue reading Esports delivers success at Lourdes
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
“Green is the color of the season … dark hunter, sage, olive, all different shades,” noted Rene Ackerman, La-Z-Boy interior designer. She and co-worker Dalton Sheehan, also an interior designer, along with Marketing Director Matt Simpson recently returned from the spring High Point Furniture Market. “The emphasis on green really represents being outdoors. We are all so happy to be getting past COVID and able to get outside and back to the activities we love,” she said. Continue reading La-Z-Boy designers bring new ideas from spring market
It’s quite possible that you already have at least one Gmail (Google) account. If that is the case, it might be interesting to know that you are one of over 1.5 billion Gmail users throughout the world. No wonder this has become a daily tool that is quite hard to live without. Continue reading Janis Weber The Mouse Trap
Howard Hine and Elsie Comstock were married in 1904 in Sylvania and in 1906 they purchased the home located at 5937 Summit St. That home was built in 1887 and will be discussed in the next article. It was in 1913 that the Hines split off a parcel to the north of their home and constructed our subject home. From 1913 until 1949 they rented this house to tenants. Continue reading SYLVANIA THEN & NOW
Get the party started on Cinco de Mayo early in the day with Build-Your-Own Breakfast Burritos. An assortment of fillings and toppings allows everyone to create their own masterpieces with their favorite ingredients. Include all the items in the recipe, or add a few of your own ideas. Continue reading Sizzle Simmer Saute´ Cinco de Mayo: Start the celebration at breakfast
Even if you haven’t created an account on a social media site, they might have a hidden profile with more details than you’d believe. Sneaky, right?
That’s why you should say no thanks when an app offers to look in your contacts to find all your friends. That’s not your info to give away. If you use social media, it’s worth clearing out all the things (and people) you’ve looked up. Here are easy steps to save yourself some potential embarrassment later. Perhaps you deleted a Facebook account years ago or never had one. Meta might still have your cell number, landline, or email address Continue reading Janis Weber The Mouse Trap
Not long ago a very patient librarian at the King Road branch helped a technology-challenged old geezer download an eBook onto his iPhone. The lesson took at least 15 minutes. The geezer was me. Continue reading MARK LUETKE LOOKING SIDEWAYS
This house was originally built in 1895 at 5926 N. Main St. by Thomas Gibbs. He owned a hardware store in downtown Sylvania and his daughter, Julia Gibbs, married Alberti R. Chandler, who took over the hardware business after Gibbs retired. Continue reading SYLVANIA THEN & NOW
Herby balsamic chicken and fruity tortellini salad make a light spring dinner
Spring has sprung in northwest Ohio! We’ve been lightening up our décor and dress, and now it’s time to lighten up our dinner. Bake up some fragrant and flavorful Balsamic Chicken – it’s equally as delicious when cooked on the grilled. For a complete meal, pair it with a side of tangy Strawberry Tortellini Salad with Citrus Poppyseed Dressing. Happy spring! Continue reading Sizzle – Mid April 2023
