Anthony Wayne

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Waterville City Council faced a choice on January 23: Either rescind its November decision to approve a special use permit to allow an open-air amphitheater on Pray Boulevard or refer to the Lucas County Board of Elections a referendum petition filed by a group of citizens …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — The chandelier lights reflecting off the porcelain tile, the light music and the smell of vegetarian crabcakes, miso chicken and grilled sourdough set the ambience inside Farnsworth Cocktail Bar – the long-awaited Waterville eatery located in the former State Savings Bank. On January 13, the Farnsworth …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — With his ever-present smile and friendly demeanor, it’s no wonder that Waterville Kroger customers often ask for Steve Franklin to bag their groceries. “Everyone knows Steve, and they ask for him,” said Lynde Selders, who as front-end department manager works with Steve and other courtesy clerks. …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Taco Bell may be heading for the northern border of Waterville. With the Waterville Planning Commission’s January 3 unanimous vote to recommend a zoning change on an acre of land at the corner of Dutch Road and Hutchinson Drive, plans for a 2,074-square-foot restaurant with a …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Citizens are happy with the excellent service, the budget is balanced and employees are doing more with less, Mayor Don Atkinson told Whitehouse Village Council during his annual State of the Village address on January 3. Atkinson read a list of compliments from residents about the …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — When Mark McDonough interviewed for the job of police chief for the village of Whitehouse in 2012, he set forth a 10-year plan to meet goals for the department – and then move out of the way for the next generation of leaders. “I believe I …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — When Dennis Recker was campaigning for a seat on Whitehouse Village Council in 2021, he believed he could continue to spend winters somewhere warmer while participating in meetings remotely. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ohio General Assembly allowed members of council to deliberate, discuss and vote …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Two appeals, a referendum and a recall are in the works, following the November 28 decision by Waterville City Council to allow a conditional use permit for an open-air amphitheater on Pray Boulevard. Last weekend, resident Wayne Wagner opened his home to welcome in residents who …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Behind every son or daughter killed in action is a Gold Star Mother. Thanks to the efforts of the Whitehouse American Legion Post 384 and historians John and Verna Rose of the Waterville Historical Society, 10 area moms will be remembered for their own sacrifices. “We …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Maintaining Monclova Township’s 267 roads, two parks, two cemeteries and several buildings is a role that requires knowledge of operating and fixing equipment, reading blueprints, watching the weather and planning for the unexpected. For the past 17 years, Ken Bucher has led a lean team of …