AW Elections

For Anthony Wayne area voters, Election Day 2024 was like watching a tight sporting event, with results posted on the Lucas County Board of Elections website putting different candidates in the lead throughout the evening. As of November 8, the unofficial results show that Anthony Wayne Board of Education, Waterville …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Election Day 2024 will wrap up an election season that Anthony Wayne voters have never before experienced: a four-way Whitehouse mayoral primary, 12 school board candidates and challengers for all three seats on Waterville City Council. For those who haven’t already voted by mail or in …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Tiffany and Joshua Vandersall moved to Waterville eight years ago to get away from the “crammed” feeling of Perrysburg and found a close-knit community that still has enough growth to keep it exciting. “We want to be part of the community,” said Tiffany as she finished …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — With a 4.5-star rating on its state report card, Anthony Wayne Local Schools ranks 47th among Ohio’s more than 611 public school districts – yet has the lowest effective millage of any district in Lucas County. As Superintendent Dr. Jim Fritz wrapped up a League of …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Mike and Ellen Gerber’s two sons are now out of the house, but the Whitehouse residents still have a keen interest in how Anthony Wayne Local Schools is educating its students. “Anthony Wayne schools have been good to them,” said Mike, noting that Reed is now …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Two Tims are on the ballot running for Waterville mayor this fall – one with decades of experience in public office and a newcomer who had a crash course in local government when an outdoor amphitheater was proposed for Waterville Landing. The Mirror asked incumbent Tim …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — In a rare October 3 primary election, 19 percent of Whitehouse registered voters chose their top two candidates for mayor. Of the four primary candidates, two will appear on the November 7 ballot. Richard Bingham earned 285 votes and Tony Fronk 219 during the primary, edging …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Six candidates are on the November ballot to fill three spots on Waterville City Council. Todd Borowski and Rod Frey are seeking second terms, while current council member Barb Bruno is term-limited and cannot run again. Four others are seeking seats: Rob Allen, Anthony Garver, Matt …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Registered voters in Whitehouse will have a decision to make on Tuesday, October 3 – or sooner, for those doing early voting. An unprecedented primary election is underway to whittle down the selection of mayoral candidates from four to two top finishers who will then appear …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — A dozen candidates are now certified to run for four open positions on the Anthony Wayne Board of Education. Three are running for one unexpired term ending on December 31, 2025: incumbent Troy Lutz and challengers Michelle Ross and Mike Stamm. Nine candidates are running for …