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BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — The diner counter with swivel stools and a bowl of chocolates hints at the ambience of Muddy Water Outdoors. Part tackle shop, gun store and shooting range, it’s also a place to shoot the breeze and share fish stories. And that’s just fine with Joe Stuard, …

BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — Maumee and Sylvania residents can thank their local teachers with help from two area florists. In Bloom Flowers & Gifts in Maumee and Beautiful Blooms by Jen in Sylvania have paired up to make the donations possible. “Jen Lineham from Beautiful Blooms by Jen contacted …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Dozens of geese filled the lawn of the former Waterville Primary School last week, soaking in the sun and enjoying access to the Maumee River. Within the next few months that will change, as Waterville moves ahead with Phase 1 of the Parker Square/Memorial Park renovations …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Accept where you are … and then get back on the road to success. That’s the guiding theme for Maumee City Schools’ district leadership team this year, Superintendent Dr. Todd Cramer told the board of education during its January 10 organizational meeting. All districts, including Maumee, …

Christine “Chris” Hammer was thrilled to find an all-brick house with real wood floors – especially in the midst of a housing shortage. After moving into her Maumee home, the 77-year-old noticed that the steep cement stops to the front door were a challenge for both her and her friends, …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, additional recreational resources and a downtown Monclova center are priorities. So are sustainability of services, preservation of natural areas and careful planning of future development. For the past year, a Monclova Township steering committee and Reveille principal Glenn Grisdale gathered information to …

BY MIKE McCARTHY | MIRROR EDITOR — The coronavirus has swept through the offices of the Maumee Municipal Building in the early days of 2022, causing enough concern to warrant the closing of city offices to the public for several days until the virus runs its course and a safe environment for …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — COVID-19, the district’s mask policy, public comments and records requests were among the topics welcoming the Maumee City Board of Education during its January 10 organizational meeting. Like many districts, Maumee has seen an uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases following the holiday break. On …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Bill Cox retired five years ago, but today he’s busier than ever – hauling produce to area food pantries, mentoring young adults and repairing buildings for nonprofit organizations. “I’ve seen too many people retire to sit in front of the TV. The next thing you know, …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Ice, high water, a closed park and even a pandemic couldn’t stop a small but shivering group from keeping the New Year’s Day tradition started by the late Waterville legend Herb Mericle. Chanting “Herbie! Herbie!” the 14 men, three women and three children descended into the …