–by Mary Helen Darah PUBLICATION DATE: July 05, 2018 I still find it hard to believe that the Wingate by Wyndham has been open since May of 2003 and I have yet to walk through its doors … until now. I stepped into the spacious lobby and was greeted by General Manager Lea Maclaren, who has been at the helm since opening day. “I graduated … Continue reading The Savvy Sylvanian visits the Wingate
–by Sylvania AdVantage Staff PUBLICATION DATE: July 03, 2018 Lynn Fruth, CEO of the Danberry Co., Realtors, hosted a special event, recognizing the company for its commitment to serving the community through volunteer hours. The Danberry Co, Realtors, its management team, agents and staff, collectively contributed more than 5,600 hours of community service to 102 organizations, churches and schools in and around the Toledo area … Continue reading Danberry Realtors give back to the community
–by Sylvania AdVantage Staff PUBLICATION DATE: July 03, 2018 The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution announced that the organization will be donating $3,130 to The Sylvania Historical Village for the renovation of the parlor room in the Heritage Center Museum. Funding for the project was made possible through the sponsorship of The Fort Industry Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, located … Continue reading Historical Village to receive DAR grant
–by Sylvania AdVantage Staff PUBLICATION DATE: July 03, 2018 The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority will receive a $1.8 million grant for a pilot program to test autonomous bus technology in Toledo. The test program will begin in 2019 and is expected to run for approximately three years. Exploring autonomous vehicles is a component in TARTA’s recently introduced Move Toledo strategic vision that outlines a … Continue reading TARTA to pilot autonomous bus technology
–by Sylvania AdVantage Staff PUBLICATION DATE: July 03, 2018 The Ability Center of Toledo (ACT) was honored to be involved in the newest Toledo Metropark project, the Meadowview Accessible Play Area at Secor Park. The ACT Advocacy Program provided two support letters for funding for the accessible playground as well as helped to provide information on the needs of children with disabilities for the grant … Continue reading Secor Park opens inclusive play area
–by Sylvania AdVantage Staff PUBLICATION DATE: July 05, 2018 Amy Klosterman has been named the marketing director for Charter Senior Living of Oak Openings, the new assisted living and memory care facility under construction at 6805 Sylvania Ave. at McCord Road. Sylvania, OH Following a November groundbreaking, construction, under the direction of The Douglas Company, nears completion. According to Klosterman, there will be 24 assisted … Continue reading Charter Senior Living construction ahead of schedule
Independence Day Events Planned –by Mayor Craig Stough PUBLICATION DATE: 06.19.2018 On July 4, 1776 John Adams, signer of the newly written Declaration of Independence and future second president of the United States, publicly predicted that July 4th would be celebrated with festivals and parades, athletic competitions, oratory and fireworks forevermore. From what was a very dangerous and uncertain future 242 years ago, his words … Continue reading Independence Day Events Planned
Township Topics –Mike Jones PUBLICATION DATE: 06.19.18 Single-family permits With the first third of the year in the books, the number of single-family housing permits in Sylvania Township has jumped ahead of last year. Daryl Graus, manager of the office of planning and zoning, reported to trustees that as of the end of April the township had issued a total of 50 such permits. At … Continue reading Township Topics — MID JUNE 2018
–by Mary Helen Darah PUBLICATION DATE: JULY 05, 2018 I recently returned from a destination event that included over 25 family members, a few type A+ personalities and thankfully tropical alcoholic beverages. I quickly came to the conclusion that you cannot know someone’s true character until you travel with them. This lead to an epiphany of sorts. Forget online dating. I think someone could make … Continue reading Tell him to pack his bags … literally
