Relationships flourish at Kingston Residence of Sylvania

“We really care about our people and their families,” noted Sherry Lake, RN.  She has been taking care of residents at the Kingston Residence of Sylvania’s skilled nursing center for the past 18 years. “Most of the nursing, nursing assistant, and rehabilitation staff have also been here for a long time. We all get along very well and we make a great team,” she related. “This is a wonderful place to work.” Continue reading Relationships flourish at Kingston Residence of Sylvania

Sofo Foods – bringing a taste of Italy to the area for over 80 years

A unique shopping experience is what the Sofo family wants for its customers. “Sofo’s Italian Market is more than just a bakery and deli,” said Store Manager Tony Feudi. Located at 5400 Monroe St., shoppers will find a business committed to quality products and high-level customer service. “We specialize in imported goods, meats, and cheeses mainly from the Mediterranean – Italy, Greece and Spain. At our store, the customers come first, and we go the extra mile for them,” said Feudi. Continue reading Sofo Foods – bringing a taste of Italy to the area for over 80 years

Sylvania’s Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio touts new staff; new services

Shannon Schwanbeck of Sylvania’s Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio was looking for just the right people to help in her store. She wanted those who have product knowledge and a good understanding of how to provide great customer service. Her hopes were realized thanks to two of her loyal customers. Continue reading Sylvania’s Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio touts new staff; new services

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt celebrates 20 years in Sylvania

The Boyd family has always been into ice cream. The family of four, dad Chip, mom Charlene, son Chris and daughter Susan would always get ice cream together on Sundays when the children were growing up. On June 21, the Boyds celebrated the 20th anniversary of their Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt location at 5908 W. Sylvania Ave. Continue reading Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt celebrates 20 years in Sylvania

J&G’s new Dallas Tap Room to open at summer’s end

After almost a year the J&G Pizza Palace expansion is nearing completion. Plans call for the new Dallas Tap Room adjacent to the restaurant to open by the end of summer.
Patrons will find an extended menu including an array of appetizers along with the traditional J&G favorites.  In addition, a full complement of cocktails and wines will be available accompanying the Upside Brewing selections, along other local and regional craft beers. Continue reading J&G’s new Dallas Tap Room to open at summer’s end

Sylvania Toy Store is a haven for kids and collectors alike

Tony and Elle Spare have parlayed their individual childhood passions into a full-time family business. Tony Spare grew up loving and collecting action figures such as GI Joe, Transformers, Ninja Turtles, Star Wars characters, and more. He also was, and still is, passionate about early video games, which he continues to collect. He got into vintage comic books, a passion he shared with his father who, incidentally, owned a collectibles business. Continue reading Sylvania Toy Store is a haven for kids and collectors alike

Kindness Rocks in Sylvania

Pat Wahl (not pictured) of The Village Candy Shoppe has invited Sylvia and Sylvester Stone to encourage visitors to paint a kindness message on a rock and leave it on her shop’s porch. Owners of Angela’s Angels, Harmony in Life and the Art Supply Depo are also inviting guests to paint and leave kindness rocks in front of their respective businesses. Continue reading Kindness Rocks in Sylvania

The wall may be gone but stones find new purpose

Just as the phoenix rises from the ashes, Jeff Clegg and his Toledo Memorial Park staff are determined to craft innovative new uses for the historic stone wall and entry gates that lined Monroe Street. The wall has been removed to make way for road construction. A plan to reuse the 23 mature trees that were removed along with the removed utility poles is also under discussion.
Because of an Ohio Department of Transportation study denoting Harroun Road/Monroe Street as a dangerous intersection, a mandate to fix that was issued. Monroe Street is to be widened, which requires using 35 feet of park frontage. Over 23 trees have been cut down and utility poles lining the north side of Monroe Street have been reset, which also necessitated the removal of that section of the wall.   Continue reading The wall may be gone but stones find new purpose