Camp Kesem comes to Toledo
“Kesem” means ‘magic’ in Hebrew. It was late 2012 and my children were ages 6, 9, and 12 when their father had just been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer … Continue reading Camp Kesem comes to Toledo
The Glass City Rollers keep jammin’
The Glass City Rollers (GCR), established in 2007, is metro Toledo’s premier flat track roller derby team. Continue reading The Glass City Rollers keep jammin’
Focus on Women – Maria Hoschak-Gagnon
Creative Oxygen–by Linda SzyskowskiPUBLICATION DATE: January 21, 2020 Maria Hoschak-Gagnon grew up on a 62-acre working farm in Defiance, Ohio — a beautiful property that has been part of five generations. She has lived in Sylvania for the past 16 years, but her journey here was a winding one.After graduating from Kent State University, Maria moved to Florida to pursue sales. She married there and … Continue reading Focus on Women – Maria Hoschak-Gagnon
Eli’s Big Adventure
–by Lisa RozanskiPUBLICATION DATE: January 21, 2020 Our son Eli is a six-year-old, special needs boy that is nonverbal. He can become very anxious with new routines, slowing down when already in motion, and waiting. We’ve always wanted to take him on a family vacation, but were always reluctant due to his sensory issues.This year we wanted nothing more than to take him on a … Continue reading Eli’s Big Adventure
Sylvania Township Fire Department receives new state-of-the-art air packs
–by Mary Helen DarahPUBLICATION DATE: January 21, 2020 Sylvania Township Fire Chief Michael Ramm is excited that his force will have the latest and greatest in safety air packs. The new Scott air packs will provide firefighters with greater situational awareness during fire-ground operations. “We were able to receive a 10-percent matching grant from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management) that enabled us to get this up-to-date … Continue reading Sylvania Township Fire Department receives new state-of-the-art air packs
Sizzle Simmer Sauté – Take home the trophy with savory Super Bowl snacks
Don’t fumble over what to serve your game-day guests. Kick off your Super Bowl party with appetizers that will score with your home team and get you the extra points.Pick up a first down with hearty Italian Stromboli, gain yardage with flavor packed Touchdown Taco Dip, and practically walk into the endzone with spicy Sausage and Green Chile Crescent Squares. Italian StromboliStromboli is a turnover … Continue reading Sizzle Simmer Sauté – Take home the trophy with savory Super Bowl snacks
Cocina al Sol – find your kitchen in the sun
Chef Anthony Brubaker, owner and creator of Cocina al Sol Taco Sauce, developed an affinity for Tex-Mex and Caribbean flavors while stationed in Virginia Beach in the 90s. Those flavors are incorporated into the three taco sauces he offers today through his business, which translates to Kitchen in the Sun. “You will notice the spice in my sauce, but it won’t burn your tongue or … Continue reading Cocina al Sol – find your kitchen in the sun
Where are my good scissors?
–by Mary Helen DarahPUBLICATION DATE: Nov 19, 2019 Where are my good scissors?!” made it official: I have turned into my mother. There was a time when I was clueless as to why my perfectly sane, maternal figure would be interrogating everyone in the house with that question. In my mom’s eyes, her special shears—which we used for all kinds of unmentionables—were meant strictly for … Continue reading Where are my good scissors?
Holiday sweets are a nod to tradition
It’s funny the things we do in preparation for the holidays. There are the usual tasks leading up to the big day like decorating, baking and wrapping. And then there are the not-so-usual tasks … the ones where we run all over town in search of those little things that make the holidays extra special for our families. The year I became the host of … Continue reading Holiday sweets are a nod to tradition
My years on Main Street
–by Judi PittawayPUBLICATION DATE: Nov 19, 2019 I want to take you on a walk down Main Street and tell you of the places I have lived and the businesses I have owned for over 48 years. It began in 1940. My family moved here from Toledo and we lived in a house on the hill , which was catty-corner from St. Joseph Church. When … Continue reading My years on Main Street