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BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Expanding summer programming from three to six weeks, adding a full-day component for students in grades K-6 and offering a summer program for students in grades 7-12 are some of the ways the Maumee school district will address learning gaps related to the COVID-19 virus. …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — With her bare feet in the water, Jeana Inthanamith cast a line out into the large quarry. The Maumee woman is one of the thousands of annual visitors to Blue Creek Metropark, which encompasses not just the quarry but also the sledding hill, shelter house …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — The city of Maumee will move forward with plans to hold the traditional Independence Day fireworks this year. Maumee will host the event in conjunction with Perrysburg on Saturday, July 3.  Last year’s fireworks were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic; however, with restrictions easing, …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Longtime city council member Tim Pauken is stepping away from public office when his term expires at the end of this year.  The current president of Maumee City Council said that personal reasons led to his decision not to seek a fifth term in office …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — As a property manager, Dustin Cress is usually the one doing the welcoming, but he’s experienced a warm reception from the community as Steedman Apartments opened last week. “This is a business-friendly environment,” Cress said. “Everyone has been so welcoming and accommodating to us.” Members of …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Areas that allow children of every ability to enjoy the great outdoors will soon be added to the elementary schools in the Maumee school district. Assistant Superintend Dr. Steve Lee announced at the March 22 school board meeting that the district will invest $100,000 to …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — When Dennis Tippie opened JAM Small Engine Service and Sales in Whitehouse 10 years ago, he made one thing clear: Dogs are welcome. That’s no surprise, given that his own dogs were known to relax among the Big Dog mowers in the small Providence Street showroom. …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Keeping children safe is the goal of Safety City, and this summer, the Maumee Police Division will once again host this special program designed for the area’s youngest students. Those children entering kindergarten are invited to participate in the 2021 Safety City program, which will …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — In October 2020, St Luke’s Hospital officially became part of the McLaren Health Care System, and a plan is underway to invest $100 million into capital upgrades to the local community hospital.  McLaren St. Luke’s CEO Jennifer Montgomery served as guest speaker at the March …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — While the Conant Street traffic configuration has caused congestion and frustration for drivers at peak hours, a change should soon come to help alleviate some of the aggravation. Maumee Mayor Richard Carr said that the traffic signal at the corner of Broadway and Conant Street …