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BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Herb Delventhal didn’t kayak until 2000, but has boated, skated and waded the Maumee River for most of his 89 years. And while the longtime Waterville resident now lives in Defiance, he returned on May 16 to Farnsworth Metropark for the dedication of the Maumee River …

  BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — From backyard fire pits and paver walkways to luxurious lawns and outdoor kitchens, designers, landscapers and homeowners rely on Sandman’s quality products for successful projects of all sizes. Brothers Bobby Parker and Shaun Parker – president and vice president of the second-generation …

  BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — On May 8, Maumee voters headed to the election booth and approved an operating levy that will keep the district solvent for the next four years. Unofficial results from the Lucas County Board of Elections show 1,801 residents, or 58.08 percent, voted in favor …

Deb Simon planned to work, she said with a laugh, “until I was too crotchety to work any longer.” Life, however, has a way of throwing curve balls, and hers led her to Saturdays surrounded by peace and plants at the greenhouse at Maumee-based Sunshine Communities, which supports people with …

  BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — With spring weather come the orange barrels, and the Anthony Wayne area will see its share in the coming weeks and months. In Waterville, the big project is the Waterville bridge construction, which will create a 45-day closure, said Ohio Department of Transportation spokesperson Rebecca …

  BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — The Maumee High School media center will be transformed into a learning commons, with greater access to technology and collaborative learning opportunities, said district Assistant Superintendent Steve Lee. He presented information on the new project at the April 9 Maumee school board …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Three years after philanthropy consulting firm Aly Steerling advised the Maumee school district of its fundraising potential, district staff, community leaders and school supporters broke ground on phase one of the $2.6 million Kazmaier Stadium renewal project. On Monday afternoon, Panther Pride Foundation …

  BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Fitness expert Diana Spiess is passionate about maintaining an authentic, healthy lifestyle. Her desire to achieve optimal health while helping others do the same motivated her to open Essence, a unique studio dedicated to nurturing the mind, body and spirit. “I really …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Spoiled, a health and wellness shop featuring essential oils and other holistic products, recently moved to uptown Maumee. “We love Maumee. I live in Maumee and I love the fact that I live and work in the same community,” said owner Kim Abair. …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — For 30 years, Jon McAfee shared his love of history with Anthony Wayne junior high and high school students. Now, as the newly elected president of the Anthony Wayne Alumni Association (AWAA), McAfee is reaching out to alumni and local leaders to support …