The "Good Stuff Going On!" edition
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Township News for March: Fire Marshal appointed; new lift assist charges; lethal force training
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By City of Sylvania Mayor Craig A. Stough. March 11, 2020: "Census 2020 in Sylvania;" City buildings closed to public.
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Sautter's Delivers the Goods
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McCord Road Christian Church and Sautter's Market have partnered to deliver groceries to those over age 60. Program is slated to run March 16 thru April 6, 2020.
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The 2020 calendar has been left as it was pre-"Spring Break," as event changes are too numerous and frequent to accurately report. Please follow individual event links for the most up to date information available.
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Sylvania restaurants are getting creative so they can stay open and serve the community, giving Sylvania a positive sign for what lies ahead.
See new list of Sylvania restaurants' hours, menu changes and more:
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Chamber of Commerce offers T-shirt
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The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce has created a "Sylvania Strong" t-shirt so the community can proudly display our unity.
All proceeds will be donated to a local organization impacted by COVID-19.
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Free Buckeye Broadband for students
*program only for Sylvania Schools students without internet
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Letter to Sylvania Schools families from Buckeye:
Parents & families may call our support line (specific to this request) at 419-724-8960 and our support team will assist them in getting an internet connection setup in the home. We are ready to start scheduling appointments today.
We do want to emphasize that this is for low income families, households that cannot afford internet service. We will be setting this up at no charge, with no monthly fees.
This is a lifeline service, so it is a basic download speed, capable of supporting schoolwork. This would not be a speed that could support additional high-level internet activities such as streaming HD movies, online gaming, etc.
The parent or guardian in the household (must be 18 years or older) would need to call with their information to setup an install. Our support team will need their name, phone number, address and social security number to complete the order.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any additional questions.
We wish your staff and students best of luck and good health.
Sincerely,
Kim Finch
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On March 12, as the news was sinking in that schools were heading for an extended Spring Break, creative & resourceful residents formed a new Facebook group to support each other and all of Sylvania City & Township. Within five short days, over 1,800 Sylvania residents are now offering each other free help, services, music lessons, ideas, tutoring, resource tools, and much more in a heartwarming online gathering. You are encouraged to share in the experience:
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Peace Project by Bill Geha
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Bill Geha has been taking care of the kids, social-distancing style. Not only has he been entertaining our youth with fun posts online, on March 13 Sylvania's beloved intervention specialist and drug counselor created a contest for Sylvania students:
Attention Kids! The PEACE Project is having an essay contest! The title:
“I Will Never Give Up!”
A winner for each grade through high school. Due a week from Monday.
Send to Mr Geha:
4747 Hollandsylvania Rd.
Sylvania 43560.
Put name, grade, and school on your essay.
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STEM gives away 1,000 mystery bags
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Sylvania STEM Center board members and volunteers assembled 1,000 mystery activity/challenge grab-bags for Sylvania students this weekend. All 1,000 bags were set out on the curb on Sunday March 15, and all 1,000 were picked up by grateful Sylvania families before the day's end. Families can follow the STEM page online for more challenges and activities.
Sylvania STEM Center
3315 Centennial Rd
Sylvania, Ohio 43560
(419) 283-3084
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Sautter's partners with Gordon Ward
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Sautter's Market and legendary TV broadcaster Gordon Ward came together recently for the benefit of the Sylvania Firefighters 2243 and their charitable work. The "Sautter's Special!" with foreword written by Gordon Ward is an updated & revised 2020 Sylvania Edition of "After All These Years, Ohio's Still Cooking," now with over 100 new pages added. The book has over 300 nostalgia-filled pages of Sylvania history, trivia, newspaper clippings, family recipes and photos, and is available for purchase at Sautter's on Main Street ($21.99), at
SimplySylvania.org, and on
Amazon. Proceeds from all sales benefit the firefighters' charities.
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Historical Village offers at-home fun
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Introducing Camp AH-HA (At Home History Adventures). Throughout the week the Historical Village will be posting fun family activities to keep the learning going. Check back often for videos, contests, and your opportunity to post your own adventures. History doesn't stop and neither should the fun!
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Ohio Health Officials Encourage Play
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On March 17, 2020, the Ohio Department of Health sent out encouragement to families across Ohio.
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Lucas County begins drive-thru testing
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Drive-thru testing for COVID-19 starts Tuesday March 17, 2020.
*All tests must be scheduled ahead of time.
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