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
Johnson takes the culinary reins at Inside the Five
–by Jennifer PUBLICATION DATE: Dec 17, 2019 Local chef Casey Johnson has been hired by Inside the Five Brewing Company, 5703 N. Main St., to serve as the restaurant’s executive chef. Johnson, formerly of Fifth Street Pub, began his position at Inside the Five on Dec. 16. As executive chef, Johnson oversees all culinary operations at Inside the Five including staffing, menu development and ingredient … Continue reading Johnson takes the culinary reins at Inside the Five
Sizzle Simmer Sauté – Durocher’s hosts Thanksgiving side dish cooking contest
The sounds of rattling pans, clinking platters and laughter, not to mention heavenly smells, filled the air during Durocher’s and Cumulus Media’s Best Thanksgiving Side Dish Cook-off. The event, held Saturday, Nov. 16 at Durocher’s Sylvania location, 5555 Monroe St., teamed four area radio listeners with on-air personalities from local stations to compete for 2019 bragging rights and fantastic prizes. To make the finals, listeners … Continue reading Sizzle Simmer Sauté – Durocher’s hosts Thanksgiving side dish cooking contest
Nothing Bundt Cakes opens
–by Jennifer RuplePUBLICATION DATE: Dec 03, 2019 The timing was right for Sylvanians Christie Bush and daughter Taylor to begin a new adventure together. On Saturday, Nov. 9 they opened the doors to their new bakery, Nothing Bundt Cakes, 7427 W. Central Ave. at Central Crossing. “We had such a great turnout of friends and family and the community; it was a wonderful day,” said … Continue reading Nothing Bundt Cakes opens
Focus on Women – Dottie Segur, Executive Director, Sylvania Area Family Services
–by Linda Szyskowski PUBLICATION DATE: Nov 19, 2019 Born and raised in Northern Michigan, Dottie Segur graduated from Houghton Lake High School. She moved here in the early 2000s with her new husband who was from this area and became a stay-at-home mom for their son and daughter. As her children grew, Dottie looked into doing volunteer work. She became interested in Sylvania Area Family … Continue reading Focus on Women – Dottie Segur, Executive Director, Sylvania Area Family Services
Sizzle Simmer Sauté – Thanksgiving dinner, work ahead and thank yourself later
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and to give thanks for the blessings of the harvest – a joyous occasion indeed. However, anyone who’s ever been in charge of hosting the meal knows the event can be a bit stressful. To help ease some of that anxiety for hosts, I checked in with several area experts for their best tips and … Continue reading Sizzle Simmer Sauté – Thanksgiving dinner, work ahead and thank yourself later
Emmy’s Kitchen opens in Blissfield, Mich.
–by Jennifer Ruple PUBLICATION DATE: Nov 19, 2019 Her beautifully decorated cupcakes and uniquely topped caramel apples have been fan favorites at the Sylvania Farmers Market for the past few years. Emmy Bagnato (formerly Berry) creator of Apple of M.I., has been steadily growing her baking business since 2015, but on October 28 she took the next step and opened Emmy’s Kitchen, a commercial kitchen … Continue reading Emmy’s Kitchen opens in Blissfield, Mich.
Sizzle Simmer Sauté – Urbivors delivers produce straight to dorms and doors
University of Toledo engineering students Jacob Beakas and Jason Gonring noticed over the years that there weren’t a lot of options for healthy food for students other than what was available in the school’s dining hall. The students, both from Sylvania, began discussing ideas about how they could help improve access to fresh and local food for students and others living in urban environments. Already … Continue reading Sizzle Simmer Sauté – Urbivors delivers produce straight to dorms and doors
Sizzle Simmer Sauté – Get in the spirit of Halloween with spooky fun fare
The internet is packed with creative food ideas for Halloween parties. Some are a frightful delight. And then there are others that are just downright creepy, quite possibly requiring a few shots of something devilishly strong to even consider eating. This Halloween don’t scare your guests with ghoulish fare, treat them to these G-rated eats approved for all ages. Get the party started with a … Continue reading Sizzle Simmer Sauté – Get in the spirit of Halloween with spooky fun fare
The Sylvanian You Need To Know
–by Sylvania AdVantage Staff PUBLICATION DATE: Nov 01, 2019 What attracted you to the Toledo Lucas County Public Library? I was a regular TLCPL user when I lived here back in the early 2000s, and I’m extremely humbled by the opportunity to head up an organization that I experienced firsthand doing so much for so many people. I left town to get a graduate degree … Continue reading The Sylvanian You Need To Know