Sylvania Then & Now – 5778 Summit Street

By Gayleen Gindy This Summit Street house is over 100 years old, and was built in 1919 while owned by Viola C. Smith. Her parents were John Vanorman and Harriett Harroun Vanorman Hubbard. Her full name was Viola Clarabelle Vanorman, and she went by Clara. Her father was killed in action during the Civil War when she was very young. Her mother was re-married to … Continue reading Sylvania Then & Now – 5778 Summit Street

Sylvania construction project updates

Silica Drive intersection and bridge Department of Public Safety Service Director Kevin Aller and Deputy Director Joe Shaw updated city council on the $5.3 million Monroe Street and Silica Drive intersection improvements and the Silica Drive bridge replacement projects scheduled for March through November 2023. According to Shaw, discussions about these projects began five years ago. After several community meetings, a traffic signal was selected … Continue reading Sylvania construction project updates