Drug program notes success, future

Mark Luetke This month Sylvania celebrates the success of one of our most durable and impactful non-profit institutions. It also recognizes that the issue the organization works to combat is still very much a problem. The focus? Addressing the issues among youth of use/misuse of substances, underage drinking and mental health wellness, while helping them build strong life skills. The year 2025 marked the 40th … Continue reading Drug program notes success, future

Girl Scouting: It’s More Than Cookies

It’s Girl Scout cookie time again, and (as always) I look forward to snagging a few boxes of Thin Mints before the sale is over at the end of the month. But I no longer expect a young woman knocking on my front door to make a pitch. Instead, I’ll probably visit a cookie booth outside Kroger or at the mall, or go online to … Continue reading Girl Scouting: It’s More Than Cookies

Legends, facts, haunt Sylvania history

Ravine Cemetery is a lovely bit of green space in the center of Sylvania. It also may be haunted. Authors, paranormal investigators, and local historians claim that a local woman can be seen at dawn three times a year in a flowing white robe…searching for the graves of her three deceased husbands on the anniversaries of their deaths. Continue reading Legends, facts, haunt Sylvania history

One job is entire career for local workers

We have just marked the unofficial end of summer with the celebration of Labor Day. As we pack away vacation photos and send the kids back to school, let’s remember that this holiday was originally created to focus on the achievements of all working people, as well as the nation’s original struggle for workers’ rights and improved workplace conditions. Continue reading One job is entire career for local workers

When did men start dressing likes slobs?

LOOKING SIDEWAYS MARK LUETKE It was hard to ignore while I was dining out recently at my favorite casual but pleasant restaurant.The woman of a certain age at the next table was dressed appealingly: nice slacks, stylish top, tasteful jewelry, a flattering touch of makeup. Meanwhile, her husband sat across from her in worn jeans, sweatshirt, and white socks with well-worn athletic shoes.I see this … Continue reading When did men start dressing likes slobs?