Anthony Wayne

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Supporting local businesses is a priority shared by the Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Water-ville City Council, Mayor Tim Pedro told council during its October 26 meeting. Chamber executive director Corina Pfleghaar outlined a promotion that takes place throughout November to encourage residents to …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Anticipated revenues generated from a 3.25-mill levy for a fire co-op may fall short of original predictions, but Waterville Fire Chief Doug Meyer and Whitehouse Fire Chief Josh Hartbarger say it won’t affect their plan to hire additional fire/EMS employees to serve a growing area. Last …

An historic blues venue is set to open its grounds for the We Back the Blue BBQ on Saturday, October 17. Organized by a group of area friends known as United Citizens for Freedom, the event will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Griffin Hines Farm on 3950 …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Those stepping up to bat for a 3.25-mill fire/EMS levy may come from different communities, but as a team, they share the same goal: ensuring that skilled first responders can get to the scene of a medical emergency, fire or accident quickly. “How many times have …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Quarantine, social distancing and masks can’t keep four girls from strengthening their friendship during the time of COVID-19. In The Four Ever Friends, retired Waterville Primary principal Darlene DeCrane shares the adventures of four elementary friends who rise above the challenges presented by the coronavirus to …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Like many college students, 2017 Anthony Wayne High School graduate Nashad Rahman felt a little unmoored when in-person classes were nixed due to COVID-19 this spring. Instead of lounging in his pajamas and enjoying some slack time, the Ohio State University junior created an app to …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — From bootleggers and entrepreneurs to prisoners of war and the Sisters of Notre Dame, I Hear Tell, Too! provides insight into those who have called the Whitehouse area home over the years. “We didn’t need to ferret out stories … they wrote themselves. Some stories we …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Hugs, high fives and handshakes are being replaced with the air hug, chicken dance, air five and foot bump. “Little ones are used to hugging, but we have other ways to show love and support,” explained Monclova Primary School principal Betsey Murry, pointing to stickers demonstrating …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Nick Barney was 12 when his parents, Tim and Angie, established 3N Livestock – named for Nick and his brothers, Nathan and Nolan.  Nick, a 2008 Anthony Wayne High School graduate, was involved in ag science, serving as a state FFA officer after graduation and working …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Anthony Wayne Local Schools students will return to school on a hybrid schedule, after the board of education voted against following the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department’s (TLCHD) recommendation to teach remotely through October 1. During their August 10 meeting, board members each shared concerns and questions …