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BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — When Merrill Rainey enrolled at Kent State University, his faculty advisor asked him a simple question: “Do you want to be an illustrator or a fine artist?” When he couldn’t answer, he was sent down to the senior show in the art building. Fifteen minutes …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Rev. Teresa Wenrick finds joy everywhere – in God, people, community and even the fact that Waterville United Meth-odist Church is located at the end of Pray Boulevard. “I know it’s named after Waterville’s founder, John Pray, but to me it’s divine intervention that 28 years …

Two Waterville natives have teamed up with Hunter Brucks, president and CEO of HB Concerts Inc., to plan a state-of-the-art, open-air amphitheater on South Pray Boulevard near the US 24/SR 64 interchange. John Henry, founder of Third Street Cigar Records and vice president of HBC Management, and Chris Campbell, president …

BY MIKE McCARTHY | MIRROR EDITOR — Maumee residents and passing motorists were treated to a small glimpse of the future last week as the Uptown Maumee Streetscape Improvements Project reached its first milestone victory of 2022.  On Friday, major infrastructure work was completed on the east side of the 300 block …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — The referendum is on the ballot. During the June 15 Whitehouse Village Council meeting, member Rich Bingham motioned to repeal an ordinance that would eliminate the income tax credit granted to residents who work outside the village. Without a second, the motion died. The five remaining …

BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — The annual Kazmaier Memorial Golf Outing took place on June 18 with more than 50 golfers participating. Money raised from the event went toward a scholarship for a student-athlete. “Over the years, we’ve raised $250,000 for graduating seniors. That’s something we should be especially proud …

BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — At 16, Logan Harding has spent a decade earning merit badges, attending camps and attempting to tie knots, all for the coveted title of Eagle Scout.  Logan’s mom, Tina, enrolled him in Cub Scouts the moment he was eligible. She said it gave him opportunities …

BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — An eccentric and slightly eclectic space welcomes those who walk through the doors of 219 W. Wayne St. Clara J’s Tea Room is more than just a space for tea lovers. It’s become a place for big and small celebrations, a space for nostalgia and …

BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — A local business and nonprofit organization have partnered to bring professional clothing and accessories to those who need them most. Blush Aesthetics of Perrysburg and The Collective will collect professional clothing, shoes, purses and various accessories at Blush, 7015 Lighthouse Way, Ste. 300, from Tuesday, …

BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — Whitney Anderson is a born-and-raised West Coast artist, but her latest children’s story is a love letter of sorts to the Midwest and her family living here. Inspired loosely by her grandmother Gale Lindke’s gardening adventures, Bunny and the Woodchuck tells the tale of two …