In 1937 James and Leona Underwood purchased the residential house that once sat on this parcel, built by Ray West. West developed this land along the south side of Monroe Street into 14 lots, which he called Hubbard’s Addition to Sylvania. This parcel was Lot No. 11, and included a 50-foot by 60-foot parcel behind it. Continue reading SYLVANIA THEN & NOW
Most kids get excited when a fire truck goes by. For Southview junior Matt Medlin, it’s been an obsession.
“There was always an adrenalin rush when I saw the fire trucks coming,” he told me. “Even when I was in a health career class last year, I’d go to the desk and ask my teacher questions about fire fighters. Everything he said caught my attention.” Continue reading MARK LUETKE LOOKING SIDEWAYS
By Jennifer Alexander Ruple As summer reaches its golden stretch and sweet corn hits peak season, farmers markets and farm stands across northwest Ohio are brimming with everyone’s favorite ears from yellow and white to bi-color varieties. That makes now the perfect time to visit a local market or roadside stand. This week’s column brings two recipes that are fresh, hearty and full of flavor. … Continue reading Sweet Corn Shines in Fresh Salad and Savory Bake
By Jennifer Alexander Ruple August has a way of turning the kitchen counter into a celebration of color, especially when sun-ripened tomatoes and fragrant basil are in season. Together, they’re summer’s sweetest crush: basil draws out the tomatoes’ natural sweetness, while the tomatoes give every dish a juicy, garden-fresh brightness. This pairing shines in two easy warm-weather recipes: a rustic Tomato Basil Pie, also known … Continue reading The Sweetest Summer Crush: Tomatoes and Basil
Gayleen Gindy In 1903 Warren W. and Mary Smith Blankley purchased what became Lot 10 of Hubbard’s Addition and in 1909, built the home shown in the 1964 photo. The couple married in 1890, and Mary died before the 1910 census was taken. Warren, 38, was listed living here and employed as a motorman for the Toledo & Western Railway, the passenger train service that … Continue reading SYLVANIA THEN & NOW: 6403 Monroe St.
n 1903 Warren W. and Mary (Smith) Blankley purchased what became Lot 10 of Hubbard’s Addition and built the home shown in the 1964 photo in 1909. Continue reading Sylvania – Then & Now: 6403 Monroe Street
When summer heats up bold red wines and boozy bottles can feel a little too heavy. For cookouts, picnics, and easy dinners outside, lighter and crisp wines with bright acidity, softer tannins, and lower alcohol are the way to go. Think refreshing, vibrant sips that keep things light and easygoing, making grilled favorites and seasonal dishes feel a little more relaxed. Continue reading Beat the Heat: How to Pair Wine with Your Summer Menu
In celebration of America’s 250 th birthday, give your holiday table a red, white and blue makeover with two festive recipes – Star-Spangled Berry Trifle and Fireworks Fruit Salad.
Continue reading Patriotic Recipes Dress the Table for July 4th
The State Bank on Monroe Street sits on land that once held another house built by Ray West on Lot No. 9 of the Hubbards Addition. He owned the home and rented it until he sold it in 1939 to Edwin and Florentine Helman. Continue reading SYLVANIA THEN & NOW: 6391 Monroe St.
Until she died in 1936, Flora Hubbard West owned Lot No. 8 of the Hubbard’s Addition subdivision, and the large 1.997-acre parcel that ran behind Lots No. 1 thru 8. In Sylvania’s earliest days this land is where our founding fathers operated our first cider mill. After she died, this land transferred into her husband’s name, Ray West. They originally owned all the land along the south side of Monroe Street that was developed into Hubbard’s Addition. Continue reading Sylvania – Then & Now: 6385 Monroe Street
