Maumee

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Expanding summer programming from three to six weeks, adding a full-day component for students in grades K-6 and offering a summer program for students in grades 7-12 are some of the ways the Maumee school district will address learning gaps related to the COVID-19 virus. …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — The city of Maumee will move forward with plans to hold the traditional Independence Day fireworks this year. Maumee will host the event in conjunction with Perrysburg on Saturday, July 3.  Last year’s fireworks were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic; however, with restrictions easing, …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Longtime city council member Tim Pauken is stepping away from public office when his term expires at the end of this year.  The current president of Maumee City Council said that personal reasons led to his decision not to seek a fifth term in office …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Areas that allow children of every ability to enjoy the great outdoors will soon be added to the elementary schools in the Maumee school district. Assistant Superintend Dr. Steve Lee announced at the March 22 school board meeting that the district will invest $100,000 to …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Keeping children safe is the goal of Safety City, and this summer, the Maumee Police Division will once again host this special program designed for the area’s youngest students. Those children entering kindergarten are invited to participate in the 2021 Safety City program, which will …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — While the Conant Street traffic configuration has caused congestion and frustration for drivers at peak hours, a change should soon come to help alleviate some of the aggravation. Maumee Mayor Richard Carr said that the traffic signal at the corner of Broadway and Conant Street …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — After 40 years of service, Maumee Fire Deputy Chief of Engineering Tom Parker II has retired from the division. His last official day of work was March 7. The position has been eliminated and the Captain of Engineering will take over those duties. Parker became …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Maumee police officer Pat Tucker has been named the 2020 Officer of the Year. A 15-year member of the division, Tucker currently works in the detective bureau.  “I am very humbled by the fact that with the caliber of officers that we have here, I …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Former Maumee Fire Chief Richard “Rick” Monto loved everything about being a firefighter. “He lived for helping others,” said his daughter, Monica Monto.  On March 5, the former chief passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. He was 61. “It was more than just fighting fires …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Maumee resident Margo Puffenberger has announced her bid for an open seat on Maumee City Council. Making her official announcement at this week’s Maumee Chamber of Commerce Zoom meeting, Puffenberger said she plans to be an engaged member of city council. “I am looking forward …