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BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Gretchen Fayerweather’s love for cooking began at a very young age. When she was just 4 years old, her mother let her bake alongside of her at a small table in the family kitchen. “My mom was always very liberal with my brother and I …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — With all the choices for gift giving this year, especially when it comes to kids’ technology, finding the right item for the best price can be a challenge. To help make it easier, Maumee City Schools’ director of technology Jason Dugan has picked out his …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Lighted floats and runners dressed in holiday garb drew big crowds to uptown Maumee last Saturday for the 15th annual Maumee Light Parade and Holiday Hustle 5K. The evening kicked off with over 500 runners and walkers hitting the streets. Many dressed in Christmas attire …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — To attract new business, Whitehouse plans to employ a “human Rolodex” approach by creating a paid, five-member Economic Development Committee. “If you’re going to look for this online, don’t waste your time. This is proprietary thinking,” administrator Jordan Daugherty told members of Whitehouse Village Council during …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — A traditional white Christmas along the Maumee River is the backdrop of this year’s Wolcott House Museum Complex’s holiday display event. The home’s parlor features a mantle and two trees adorned with white and gold decorations, while a small vintage sleigh adds a touch of …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — As a young boy, Merrill Rainey loved creating things. Now, as an illustrator, Rainey channels that boyhood creativity into his children’s books. His latest book – titled Color-Cut-Create! – encourages kids to use their imaginations while designing paper toys and play sets. “It all takes …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — With nearly $100,000 raised and bids expected by January, a groundbreaking at Veterans Memorial Park in Whitehouse should happen this spring. When complete, the park will honor Anthony Wayne-area military personnel, veterans and those killed in action, as well as first responders, said Louann Artiaga. She …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Sometimes getting to work can be the greatest obstacle to having or keeping a job. That is why the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) has teamed up with Maumee Assembly and Stamping to make it easier for employees to make it to their scheduled …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — In a gathering described as monumental and impressive, leaders from Waterville, Waterville Township and Whitehouse met on October 23 and agreed to quickly move forward on a shared plan to manage five area cemeteries. The only township-owned cemetery is a tiny, closed one on Winslow Road. …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Rob Herron prides himself on putting his customers to sleep. Opening the door to the Dream Room at the back of Herron’s Amish Furniture, the owner of the Napoleon family business revealed a fully outfitted bedroom with a TV, ambient light and sound system. “We want …