An Educated Public Needs Public Education

Join this informative panel discussion that will address current and proposed Ohio legislation and its impact on the value of each student, democratic governance, and curriculum for elementary, secondary and higher education. These all impact the future existence of public education and ultimately our Democracy. Continue reading An Educated Public Needs Public Education

SYLVANIA­ THEN & NOW

This house was built in 1897 while the property was owned by Margaret Shaffer. Ms. Shaffer purchased other lots on Summit Street that same year, and this was one of the first houses that she built. She owned it until 1914 and then sold it to Ethel Cooke. Ethel’s husband was Dr. Uriah Cooke, Sylvania’s local medical doctor. Continue reading SYLVANIA­ THEN & NOW

Toledo Craftsman’s Guild to host Bewitched Harvest Art & Craft Show

The juried members of the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild are holding their annual fall show, “Bewitched Harvest Art & Craft Show,” at the Premier Banquet Hall, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 am to 4 pm and Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11 am to 4 pm. Continue reading Toledo Craftsman’s Guild to host Bewitched Harvest Art & Craft Show

Annual pie baking contest is a sweet success

It was an honor to be asked to judge Heritage Sylvania’s Annual Pie Baking Contest, a local tradition dating back to 2015. The contest, sponsored by Durocher’s, was held Sunday, Oct. 15 in the Carriage House behind the Sylvania Historical Museum as part of the Sylvania Fall Festival. Continue reading Annual pie baking contest is a sweet success