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 …
Read More »Deluxe Frame Shop’s Niche Is To Make Works Of Art Shine
BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — When retired Hillsdale College Art Department chair Sam Knecht needs frames for his own work, he travels to Deluxe Frame Shop in Waterville to consult with owners Terry and Rob Rousseau. “I’ve been bringing my best work to these guys for a long time. They are …
Read More »TrioTech Headquarter’s Design Wins National Award
BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — With its retro gas pumps, nostalgic signage and clean lines, the TrioTech headquarters garners plenty of admirers from the 5,500 motorists who drive down Providence Street in Whitehouse each day. Now, the redesigned 1930s gas station is receiving national attention, said TrioTech owner Jon Marshall. Last …
Read More »Buckeye & Wolverine Shop In Maumee Specializes In Gear For The Big Game
BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — When Midwesterners hear any mention of “The Game,” they know what game is being referenced. It’s one of the biggest rivalries in sports. It’s the border battle. For Mark and Chris Mason, the Ohio State-Michigan football game is an integral part of their business. At …
Read More »Athletico Physical Therapy Opens Doors In Maumee
BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — Serving athletes, workers and those who want to prevent injury, Athletico Physical Therapy provides care for people all around the country and now has a new clinic in Maumee. After opening in July, the Maumee location at 1651 Toll Gate Dr. hosted a ribbon-cutting with …
Read More »Veterinary Specialty Center Gives Pet Owners Options
BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Trixy has no problem eating soft cat food, but she’s been shunning her dry dog food for about a week, so her owner brought her to Veterinary Specialty Center of Ohio for an ultrasound. As Trixy’s owner stood by, registered vet tech Holly Smith and office …
Read More »Anthony Wayne Nutrition Opens In Downtown Waterville
BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — “We’re finally here!” proclaimed Joseph Rodriguez, watching as his girlfriend and business partner, Tiffany Turner, flicked on the “open” sign in the window. Located at the corner of Mechanic Street and South Third Street in Waterville, Anthony Wayne Nutrition held a grand opening celebration on October …
Read More »Dibling Floor Covering & Interiors Offers Inspiration For Home Decor
BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — Dibling Floor Covering & Interiors has been a fixture at 321 Conant St. for 72 years. The business, originally owned by Edward H. Dibling and his son, Edward J. Dibling, opened on Allen Street in 1950 before moving to its current location. Eventually, the business …
Read More »Great Lakes Vacuum Offers A Wide Variety Of Products And Service
BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — The American dream is different for everyone, but for the Hahl family, it meant owning their own business, and that dream came to fruition in 2017. Great Lakes Vacuum has two other locations outside of the flagship store in Maumee – one in Sylvania and …
Read More »Maumee Antique Mall Showcases History, Vintage Items
BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — For years, the Maumee Antique Mall has been a fixture on Reynolds Road. Opened in 2004, the building was originally purchased by owner Bob Mix to expand the parking for the Maumee Sportsmall, but the space had great potential, and soon, more than 200 booths …
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