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

What’s growing on at Louis Keil and Sons Farm

The greenhouses at Louis Keil and Sons Farm are bursting at the seams with flowers of all colors this week as owners Tony, Mike and Tim Keil kick off their spring retail season. The third generation farm, located at 9022 W. Central Ave. in Sylvania Township, is ready for customers to shop from a wide assortment of flowering annuals. “We grow approximately 30 types of flowers,” said Tony Keil. That list includes asters, begonias, coleus, dahlias, impatiens, salvia, petunias, snapdragons, zinnias, pansies and more. Continue reading What’s growing on at Louis Keil and Sons Farm

Countryside Landscape & Excavating, a family-owned business celebrates long history

For nearly 30 years, cousins Scott Bieber and John Iott, with their wives Mindy Bieber and Patty Iott, have been nurturing and growing their business, Countryside Landscape & Excavating, 8400 West Sterns Rd, Ottawa Lake, Mich. Continue reading Countryside Landscape & Excavating, a family-owned business celebrates long history

Fossil Park open with innovations

When Fossil Park opened on April 10 visitors found a brand new ADA-accessible ramp and railing leading to the fossil dig site, wooden canopies over the picnic tables, and interactive, informational signage with QR codes.
“We are very excited about Fossil Park opening and all of the innovations that are sure to enhance experiences for park visitors,” noted John Page, marketing and events manager for Outdoor Community Parks, (formerly The Olander Parks System.) Continue reading Fossil Park open with innovations

Cut the clutter for Earth Day

Earth Day is a great time to declutter your home and workplace. Celebrate on Saturday, April 22 by purging, recycling or donating unwanted items that are no longer needed or in use. Not sure where to begin? Sylvania and Lucas County have a variety of resources to help you get started. Whether you tackle a little or a lot, every effort makes a difference Continue reading Cut the clutter for Earth Day