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Animal Planet’s Pete Nelson, of Treehouse Masters, is certainly a celebrity, but it was the awe-inspiring treehouses that stole the show during a July 15 ribbon-cutting and dedication. The Cannaley Treehouse Village, located in the Oak Openings Metropark’s 500-acre Beach Ridge Area, is now open. Reservations are being accepted for …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — The sound of moos, bleats, neighs, quacks and oinks will still fill the barns. A queen will be crowned. The stucco building will be filled with 4-H and FFA projects, and the famous milkshakes will still be served. Lucas County Fair Senior Fair Board president Shane …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Every day, 20 veterans are lost through suicide. Sometimes, it’s the result of depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or the feeling of isolation in returning to civilian life. Understanding the challenges that veterans face, Army veteran Jason Graven decided to do something about …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — This week, all branch libraries in the Toledo Lucas County Public Library system began accepting items in drop-off bins.  The action marks the beginning of a phased-in approach to reopening the library system, explained Maumee Branch Library manager Allison Fiscus. The branches may open to …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — After 34 years on the job, Maumee police officer Patrick Sullivan retired from service. His last official day of work was May 18. “It’s the people I will miss most,” said Sullivan. “They are not only educated here, they are well-rounded. With this job, your …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — With more and more dog owners walking the streets of Maumee with their pets these days, maintaining safety protocol is more important than ever. For the owner of a small, elderly dog, a casual walk one recent afternoon took an unfortunate turn when a large, …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — As Tyler Baden goes for regular runs, bike rides or drives in his Jeep, he often passes the Whitehouse American Legion on Providence Street. “I always ride my bike by here every few days and I noticed they needed to be repainted or refurbished,” Tyler said, …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — In an effort to express the most sincere appreciation and gratitude for health care workers at St. Luke’s Hospital, the Rotary Club of Maumee bought all 600 of them lunch. “We appreciate their courage and energy to help people,” said Kathy Altman of the Maumee …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Eric Shanteau wants to buy a pizza for every member of Maumee High School’s Class of 2020. “I knew I wanted to do something for the community and especially for the kids because I feel for them,” he said. Shanteau is a 1996 graduate of …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, even the animals at the Toledo Humane Society have had to make adjustments. Although the organization falls under the “essential business” category, which allows them to remain open, operations have been scaled back significantly, said marketing director Abbey Hall. “As the …