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Chelsea Grant pins the Sergeant badge on her husband, Matthew following The Sylvania Township Board of Trustees voting to approve his promotion at the June 2 meeting. Continue reading Township Talk…
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Sylvania City Council voted 6-1 on Monday to reject an initiative petition proposed ordinance titled “Sylvania Resource Conservation and Equal Access Ordinance,” first proposed during the council’s April 20 meeting. After receiving a response from the Initiative Committee, there was no change in their position to discuss amendments.Council President Mary Westphal said the proposal received careful consideration before the Committee of the Whole recommended rejection … Continue reading City beat …
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The Sylvania Township Trustees authorized Roads Superintendent Rob Nash to advertise for bids for the 2026 Sylvania Township resurfacing project.The trustees also voted to approve a resolution to establish reasonable standards governing the installation, placement, and operation of electric vehicle charging stations within the Township.Sylvania Township Administrator Oliver Turner’s request to hold a public meeting on June 16 at 5 pm regarding a street lighting … Continue reading Township talk …
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Sylvania City Council agreed to refer a proposed ordinance and resolution to a committee of the whole meeting scheduled for 6 pm on May 4. The measures relate to increasing transparency, affirming existing police policies, and reaffirming Sylvania’s commitment to safety and non-discriminatory policing. Sylvania Safety City head teachers and aids were confirmed by council for the annual Sylvania Police summer program for children entering … Continue reading City Beat…
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The Sylvania Township Trustees authorized Roads Superintendent Rob Nash to advertise for bids for the 2026 Sylvania Township resurfacing project.The trustees also voted to approve a resolution to establish reasonable standards governing the installation, placement, and operation of electric vehicle charging stations within the Township.Sylvania Township Administrator Oliver Turner’s request to hold a public meeting on June 16 at 5 pm regarding a street lighting … Continue reading Township Talk…
Accolades Sylvania Township and Gerken Paving Inc. were recognized April 1 by Flexible Pavements of Ohio for excellence in asphalt pavement construction on the Corey Road widening and resurfacing project. “Gerken Paving was a great partner on this project,” Sylvania Township Road Superintendent Rob Nash said. “The company has been awarded many of our resurfacing projects over the last 25 years and has always met … Continue reading
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Veronica Motley, D.Ed., superintendent of Sylvania Schools, opened the April 6 Sylvania City Council meeting with a State of the Schools presentation, outlining district progress and future priorities. She was followed by Tara Haye, chair of the Committee for Sylvania’s Future, who spoke in support of the school levy scheduled for the May 5 ballot. Arbor Day Mayor Mark Frye issued a proclamation designating April … Continue reading City Beat…
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At the March 16 meeting of Sylvania City Council, Mayor Mark Frye presented Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities Superintendent, Michele Myerholtz, with a proclamation designating March 2026 as “Developmental Disabilities Awareness” month in the city of Sylvania. New purchases In other business, council members approved city of Sylvania Service Director Joe Shaw’s recommendation to accept Motorola Solutions’ $27,131.58 proposal for six new portable radios … Continue reading City Beat…
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Spring brush pickup Township Board of Trustees authorized Road Superintendent Rob Nash to accept Batanian Tree Service’s $624.06-an-hour proposal for the 2026 spring and fall brush household pickup, which begins April 13. Township crews will start in Grid 1 and 2 and work in order and three crews from Batanian/Minor Tree Service will be start in 8, 9 and 10. Leaf crews will start in … Continue reading Township Talk…
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At the top of the City Council’s March 2 agenda, City Council President Mary Westphal gave a brief report on the Committee of the Whole gathering held before the meeting to continue discussions on Proposed Ordinance No. 37-2026, Federal Immigration Enforcement. Several members of the community were in attendance; 22 residents of the area spoke in favor of and against the proposed ordinance. Councilwoman Lyndsay … Continue reading City Beat…