Garden Club “Hidden Treasures” sale

The Garden Club Forum of Toledo District is hosting its third annual “Hidden Treasures,” a sale of items donated by members of its seven affiliated garden clubs with proceeds benefiting student scholarships. Local garden clubs contributing include Corey Woods Garden Club.The event will be held at the Toledo Botanical Garden conference center. Dates and times are Thursday, April 16 from 3-6 pm and Friday, April … Continue reading Garden Club “Hidden Treasures” sale

SV, BGSU grad wins Emmy

Karen and David Walker congratulate their daughter Heather, center, on winning an Emmy at the Suncoast awards ceremony in Hollywood, Fla. on Dec. 6. A Southview and BGSU graduate, Walker is an investigative reporter for WSVN …. also known as 7 News and ABC Miami. She has been in Miami for the past five years. She majored in broadcast journalism, was a member of BG24 … Continue reading SV, BGSU grad wins Emmy

34th Annual Kids Trout Derby

Registration is now open for the Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks annual trout derby to be held at Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave. Children ages 15 and under, with a guardian, are invited to fish at this free event from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday, April 25. Goodie bags, a t-shirt and raffle ticket are offered for $5 for Sylvania School district residents and … Continue reading 34th Annual Kids Trout Derby

City Beat…

At the March 16 meeting of Sylvania City Council, Mayor Mark Frye presented Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities Superintendent, Michele Myerholtz, with a proclamation designating March 2026 as “Developmental Disabilities Awareness” month in the city of Sylvania. New purchases In other business, council members approved city of Sylvania Service Director Joe Shaw’s recommendation to accept Motorola Solutions’ $27,131.58 proposal for six new portable radios … Continue reading City Beat…

Supporting Sylvania schools strengthens the community

For Tara Haye, advocacy often begins close to home. The Sylvania Township mother of 10-year-old Isaac, a fourth grader at Stranahan Elementary School, spends her days substitute teaching, volunteering, and caring for her son. Many in the community first came to know Haye as the driving force behind an inclusive and accessible playground at Stranahan Elementary, completed last summer — a project rooted in her … Continue reading Supporting Sylvania schools strengthens the community

Toledo Craftsman’s Guild offers ‘Spring Crafters’ Showcase’ at Tam-O-Shanter

The juried members of the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild will hold the annual “Spring Crafters’ Showcase” on Saturday, March 28 at Tam-O-Shanter, Sylvania Sport and Exhibition Center, 7060 Sylvania Ave.This show will feature many of the newest spring decorating ideas and special gifts for Mother’s Day, graduations, and weddings. Shoppers may find dried and floral arrangements; soaps and lotions; the newest fabric creations; jewelry; metal work; … Continue reading Toledo Craftsman’s Guild offers ‘Spring Crafters’ Showcase’ at Tam-O-Shanter

ODOT Accepting Applications for Annual Paint-the-Plow Contest

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 2 is accepting applications for its annual Paint-the-Plow contest until Friday, April 3. The contest is open to high schools and vocational schools within ODOT District 2’s nine-county region: Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood and Williams counties. Applications and contest guidelines have been sent to school administration. Plow blades will be delivered to participating schools … Continue reading ODOT Accepting Applications for Annual Paint-the-Plow Contest

Lane Closure Notices

Monroe Street at Summit Street US Utility Contractor Co. will be continuing work on Monroe St at the intersection of Summit St to remove and install new curb and sidewalk. This is part of the Monroe-Main-Summit Traffic Signal Project. Due to this construction, beginning Monday, March 23rd, the southern-most eastbound lane on Monroe St from Main St to Summit St will be closed for 4 … Continue reading Lane Closure Notices

 SACIC Public Safety Services Scholarship 

 The Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation has been a force in the community for several decades with a history of economic development programs, community enhancement projects/studies, and business support. The SACIC provides multiple services with the focus on enhancing the vibrancy of the Sylvania area.   Award Opportunity The Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation is proud to offer a scholarship to a senior from a local high … Continue reading  SACIC Public Safety Services Scholarship 

CHC is Best Workplace…again

Christian Home Care has done it again, winning two awards this year — the  Blade’s Top Workplace award for the 13th year and the Leadership Award in the small business category for the third year.  Christian Home Care has consistently been one of the top five companies or Small Businesses of 75 or fewer employees.   “We have received accolades from the state and local … Continue reading CHC is Best Workplace…again