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Sylvania Township fire officials say levy needed to keep, expand services
As Sylvania Township and the city of Sylvania have grown, the needs of residents and daily visitors to the community have grown as well. On Nov. 5, Sylvania Township voters will be asked to approve additional tax money to operate the Sylvania Township Fire Department. Fire Chief Christopher Nye spoke to members of the community Monday during two public meetings. Chief Nye said the additional 2.5-mill levy is needed to continue and enhance the services the department provides. “As the community grows, the public safety services have to expand as well,” he said. “We are a bedroom community of 50,000 that increases to 140,000 daily. We would like to be able to hire more firefighters/paramedics to staff a third ambulance 24/7.”
Across town, community members are advocating for Issue 1
Ohio only has one state-wide issue on the ballot this November, and supporters across Toledo are encouraging residents to vote for it. At a community town hall in Sylvania, members from the Democratic, Republican, independent, Green, and Libertarian parties gathered at Olander Park to share why they were voting “yes” on Ohio’s Issue 1. A yes vote supports the creation of a 15-member independent citizen commission that would draw Ohio’s congressional and state legislative maps. The commission would include five Democrats, five Republicans, and five independents. The 15 members cannot be current politicians or affiliated with a politician. This includes immediate family members, staffers, lobbyists, and political consultants.
Luna Pier woman recognizes Veterans Suicide Awareness Month with 660-flag display in front yard
LUNA PIER, Mich. — A group of American flags assembled outside of a Luna Pier home is far more than just a decoration; it's an effort to raise awareness for Veterans Suicide Awareness Month, which is recognized in September. "Other people are starting to share it and seeing what...
Grants help Ribbons of Monroe support cancer patients
MONROE — Caring for cancer patients and their families continues to be the focus of Michael LaHote. LaHote is the executive director of Ribbons of Monroe (ROM) and a cancer fighter with Stage 4 CLL. He started the organization, a 501 non-profit located at 15195 S. Dixie Hwy., to offer items of support and...
River Raisin Chorus presents ‘There’s Something About a Soldier’ Saturday
MONROE — Under the guidance their new director Lynne Erskine Peirce, the River Raisin Chorus Sweet Adelines International will present “There’s Something About a Soldier,” a vocal concert at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 at the Bible Fellowship Hall, 14395 S. Telegraph Road in Monroe. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door and free admission for children 10 and younger. The afternoon will also feature three quartets — Dynamics, Sparx and Ypsi...
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