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 …
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 …
The Francis Family YMCA in Temperance will host their 4th Annual Active Older Adult Health & Resource Fair on Thursday, September 10th from 9m-1pm. This premier event for area seniors is free and open to the public. Continue reading YMCA Adult Health & Resource Fair
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 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
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
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
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
JOSEPH E. SHAW, P.E., PS. Without a doubt there is a buzz in the air in Sylvania and lots of speculation regarding the Monroe Street Bridge over US-23 project. Here are some of the questions that have come my way in the last couple of weeks: “I heard the bridge closure is going to be extended, what happened and when will it be opened?” “I … Continue reading Monroe Street bridge and road construction update
What first brought you to the Sylvania School District? Fifteen years ago, my wife and I were getting married, and we were looking for a community with a great reputation for its schools, a place where we could establish roots and start a family. Sylvania was the community we chose to call home. Even though we have been blessed with only one child, who will … Continue reading Meet the new superintendent
