SYLVANIA­ THEN & NOW

Howard Hine and Elsie Comstock were married in 1904 in Sylvania and in 1906 they purchased the home located at 5937 Summit St. That home was built in 1887 and will be discussed in the next article. It was in 1913 that the Hines split off a parcel to the north of their home and constructed our subject home. From 1913 until 1949 they rented this house to tenants. Continue reading SYLVANIA­ THEN & NOW

NV gymnast excels at state tourney

Sylvania School Board President Kim Conklin, left, and Superintendent Veronica Motley, EdD, right, present a commendation on behalf of the school board to Northview senior Taylee Wachowiak for qualifying in the 2023 Ohio High School Athletic Association State Gymnastics Championship. Taylee was also the all around highest-finishing gymnast from northwest Ohio. Continue reading NV gymnast excels at state tourney

What’s growing on at Louis Keil and Sons Farm

The greenhouses at Louis Keil and Sons Farm are bursting at the seams with flowers of all colors this week as owners Tony, Mike and Tim Keil kick off their spring retail season. The third generation farm, located at 9022 W. Central Ave. in Sylvania Township, is ready for customers to shop from a wide assortment of flowering annuals. “We grow approximately 30 types of flowers,” said Tony Keil. That list includes asters, begonias, coleus, dahlias, impatiens, salvia, petunias, snapdragons, zinnias, pansies and more. Continue reading What’s growing on at Louis Keil and Sons Farm

Sizzle Simmer Saute´ Cinco de Mayo: Start the celebration at breakfast

Get the party started on Cinco de Mayo early in the day with Build-Your-Own Breakfast Burritos. An assortment of fillings and toppings allows everyone to create their own masterpieces with their favorite ingredients. Include all the items in the recipe, or add a few of your own ideas. Continue reading Sizzle Simmer Saute´ Cinco de Mayo: Start the celebration at breakfast

Ribbon cut to open Tom Falvey Expo

Clint McCormick, race director, Glass City Marathon, Terri Kirtos, president, Toledo Roadrunners Club, Bob Baxter, president, Mercy Health – Toledo, George Rehmet, president, Road Runners Club of America, and Tara Linker, community relations, Mercy Health, cut the ribbon on April 21 to open the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon Tom Falvey Health & Wellness Expo in celebration of its new location due to the growth and expansion over an eight year partnership with Mercy Health. Continue reading Ribbon cut to open Tom Falvey Expo

SACIC loan helps with J&G expansion

Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation representatives Steve Leamy of Signature Bank, left, and Bill Sanford, City of Sylvania, right, present the check for $50,000 to Mark Dallas and his son Nick Dallas of J & G Pizza for their renovation project. The funds are part of the SACIC’s five-year, two-percent economic development loan. Continue reading SACIC loan helps with J&G expansion

Insurance agency relocates

Earlier this year, Rob Griffey relocated his Allstate Insurance Agency to 6049 Renaissance Place, Suite A.
“This is a great building and the location is very convenient for our clients,” Griffey reported. “We are just off Holland-Sylvania Road near Sylvania Avenue in an office park setting,” he said. According to Griffey, the new location offers a professional environment that is also good for his business. Continue reading Insurance agency relocates

Ribbon cut to open Shay’s Carpet’s third location

“We don’t want all the business, just yours,”  is the philosophy made familiar by Shay’s Carpet owner, Joe Shay. That motto is shared by his wife and business partner Robin, and his two sons Joe, IV, manager of the Mayberry store, and Bob, manager of the new Sylvania store. The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce team and its Welcoming Committee cut a celebratory ribbon to officially open the newest Shay’s Carpet store at 5434 Monroe St. on April 25. Continue reading Ribbon cut to open Shay’s Carpet’s third location