Business

BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — The word caper can have several different meanings: a Mediterranean spice, a playful skip or dance, a far-fetched story or an escapade. For the Meadows family in South Toledo, it’s the latter. Caper’s Restaurant & Bar, which celebrates its 20th anniversary on Saturday, May 20, …

BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — Fifth Third Bank’s newest branch, the Maumee Dussel Banking Center, located at 196 Dussel Dr. in Maumee, has been open for several months and features a new design to better serve its customers. On April 19, Maumee city officials, chamber of commerce members and more …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Just two days after suffering from smoke and water damage, the Whitehouse Inn’s bar was not only open, but also full of friends who came out to support owners Tony and Marcy Fronk and the restaurant that’s served as a community gathering place for 28 years. …

BY MIKE McCARTHY | MIRROR EDITOR — Three of Maumee’s fast food restaurants along Conant Street will be undergoing major facelifts this spring and summer, with new construction plans in the works for KFC, Wendy’s and Burger King. Here is a brief rundown of each of those plans for this year: KFC …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Having the right insurance is like knowing that trained first responders are there when you need them – coming to the rescue in the unfortunate event of an accident.  “We have some customers who pay insurance premiums for years and never make a claim and then, …

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 — 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …