City beat …

Sylvania City Council approved several development and city improvement measures during its Oct. 5 meeting, including a zoning change for a Brint Road housing project and funding for website and digital permitting upgrades.Mayor Mark Frye summarized two public hearings held before the meeting.Developer Ryan Wamsher of Millstream Development requested an overlay zoning district from R-1 to R-1 PD for property on Brint Road, immediately west … Continue reading City beat …

Bewitched Harvest Show heads to Premier

The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild will present its Bewitched Harvest Art and Craft Show on Saturday, October 17, from 9 am to 4 pm and Sunday, October 18, from 11 am to 4 pm at Premier Banquet Hall, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., across from the Stranahan Theatre. Admission and parking are free.Visitors can jump-start holiday shopping while browsing a large selection of unique,handcrafted items. The show will … Continue reading Bewitched Harvest Show heads to Premier

City beat …

Sylvania City Council President Mary Westphal reported on a public meeting held before the Sept. 7 council meeting concerning a proposed car wash, convenience store and fueling station at the vacant Rite Aid building at Erie Street and Centennial Road.Eight residents spoke during the meeting, expressing concerns about the proposed development. Westphal thanked the residents who filled the council chambers for taking the time to … Continue reading City beat …

Township talk …

Sylvania Township Police Chief Sarah Toth administered the oath of office to two new police officers, Jacob Harrigan and Joshua Mohr, during the Sylvania Township Trustees meeting Sept. 1. The additions bring the township’s active police force to 43 officers. In other action, trustees approved a request from Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Bennett for additional professional services from Colliers Engineering & Design for improvements at … Continue reading Township talk …

Komen brings community together to fight breast cancer

For those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer, the Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure is more than a race. It is a day to remember, celebrate survivors, honor those battling the disease and come together in the fight to end breast cancer.The annual event returns Sunday, Sept. 27, in downtown Toledo, bringing runners, walkers, survivors, families, friends and supporters … Continue reading Komen brings community together to fight breast cancer

Toledo Memorial Park to host annual September 11 ceremony

Toledo Memorial Park President and CEO Chad Albert, city of Sylvania Mayor Mark Frye and Sylvania Township Fire Chief Chris Nye will lead the annual Day of Remberance on Friday, Sept. 11 at 9 am. The ceremony honoring first responders and the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 will be held at Toledo Memorial Park at the 911 First Responders Memorial in the northeast corner … Continue reading Toledo Memorial Park to host annual September 11 ceremony

Orchards, Oasts and Lighthouse Views

BY JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE Catawba Island is an especially gorgeous spot to visit this time of year. There is something about the afternoon light that sparkles on Lake Erie’s waves as they roll into shore, providing stunning views around every corner of the road.In early fall, when the air turns crisp, the area makes an easygoing day trip packed with food, scenery and Lake Erie … Continue reading Orchards, Oasts and Lighthouse Views

The Monroe Street bridge is open

Amid the steady hum of traffic, a chorus of cheers and a collective sigh of relief filled the air in Sylvania on Saturday evening as the newly reconstructed Monroe Street bridge over U.S. 23 reopened to traffic, right on schedule.The bridge officially reopened at 7 pm, Aug. 8, fulfilling a promise made the previous day during a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Ohio Department of Transportation District … Continue reading The Monroe Street bridge is open

Local vocalist keeps Broadway classics alive with latest album

For New York-trained vocalist Chris Joseph, Broadway melodies are more than timeless standards — they are cherished memories. Joseph recently released his eighth album, “Way Off Broadway, Vol. II,” an 18-song collection celebrating some of musical theater’s most beloved tunes. The recording features classics including “Look Around,” “You Are Beautiful,” “Beyond the Sea,” “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered” and “I Could Have Danced All Night.” The … Continue reading Local vocalist keeps Broadway classics alive with latest album