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Ivy & Elm Co. brings creativity, personalization to Fall Festival
For Ivy & Elm Co., the Sylvania Fall Festival is more than an opportunity to sell handmade goods, it’s a chance to connect with customers, showcase new creations and let festival-goers see the creativity behind the business. Continue reading Ivy & Elm Co. brings creativity, personalization to Fall Festival
Late-Summer Vegetables, Roasted to Perfection
By Jennifer Alexander Ruple As September settles in with warm afternoons and cooler evenings, the kitchen begins to crave the savory comfort of roasted vegetables. Cabbage wedges turn tender and caramelized under a glossy herb-balsamic glaze, carrots roast to honeyed sweetness with rosemary and thyme, and peppery radishes mellow into buttery, golden bites finished with parsley and sea salt. Each recipe is simpleenough for a … Continue reading Late-Summer Vegetables, Roasted to Perfection
Township talk …
Sylvania Township Police Chief Sarah Toth administered the oath of office to two new police officers, Jacob Harrigan and Joshua Mohr, during the Sylvania Township Trustees meeting Sept. 1. The additions bring the township’s active police force to 43 officers. In other action, trustees approved a request from Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Bennett for additional professional services from Colliers Engineering & Design for improvements at … Continue reading Township talk …
Komen brings community together to fight breast cancer
For those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer, the Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure is more than a race. It is a day to remember, celebrate survivors, honor those battling the disease and come together in the fight to end breast cancer.The annual event returns Sunday, Sept. 27, in downtown Toledo, bringing runners, walkers, survivors, families, friends and supporters … Continue reading Komen brings community together to fight breast cancer
Back-to-School Nights, Backyard Pizza Style
By Jennifer Alexander Ruple School may be back in session, but don’t roll up the grill just yet – summer still has plenty of sizzle left. Grilled flatbread pizzas bring big flavor to busy weeknight meals or laid-back weekend dinners with crisp, smoky crusts, garden-fresh toppings and barely any cleanup. They are completely customizable – everyone can pitch in and build their own masterpiece with … Continue reading Back-to-School Nights, Backyard Pizza Style
Toledo Memorial Park to host annual September 11 ceremony
Toledo Memorial Park President and CEO Chad Albert, city of Sylvania Mayor Mark Frye and Sylvania Township Fire Chief Chris Nye will lead the annual Day of Remberance on Friday, Sept. 11 at 9 am. The ceremony honoring first responders and the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 will be held at Toledo Memorial Park at the 911 First Responders Memorial in the northeast corner … Continue reading Toledo Memorial Park to host annual September 11 ceremony
Orchards, Oasts and Lighthouse Views
BY JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE Catawba Island is an especially gorgeous spot to visit this time of year. There is something about the afternoon light that sparkles on Lake Erie’s waves as they roll into shore, providing stunning views around every corner of the road.In early fall, when the air turns crisp, the area makes an easygoing day trip packed with food, scenery and Lake Erie … Continue reading Orchards, Oasts and Lighthouse Views
Township talk …
According to Roads Superintendent Rob Nash, Sylvania Township residents should mark their calendars for several fall cleanup services, including household pickup, storm-damaged brush collection and leaf pickup.Household pickupHousehold pickup begins Monday, Sept. 14. Crews will make one pass through the community, so residents should place eligible items at the curb or roadside by Sunday, Sept. 13, to ensure collection.Items accepted include bicycles, toys, bundled books … Continue reading Township talk …
The Monroe Street bridge is open
Amid the steady hum of traffic, a chorus of cheers and a collective sigh of relief filled the air in Sylvania on Saturday evening as the newly reconstructed Monroe Street bridge over U.S. 23 reopened to traffic, right on schedule.The bridge officially reopened at 7 pm, Aug. 8, fulfilling a promise made the previous day during a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Ohio Department of Transportation District … Continue reading The Monroe Street bridge is open