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BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — Maumee High School is planning After Prom for Saturday, April 29 at the Kalahari indoor waterpark and resort, but first, sponsorships are needed to help the event run smoothly. According to Jennifer Campos, an MHS After Prom Committee parent volunteer, sponsors help offset the costs …

Editor’ Note: The following press release was issued by the McLaren St. Luke’s Hospital board of directors on the morning of Friday, March 3: Following years of declining revenues and an unstable reimbursement environment, the McLaren St. Luke’s Board of Directors has made the difficult, but unanimous, decision to close …

BY MIKE McCARTHY | MIRROR EDITOR — The long-anticipated Anthony Wayne Trail improvement project will begin in earnest next week as the spring construction season begins in Maumee. The two-year project will consist of resurfacing the Anthony Wayne Trail (US 24) between Monclova Road and Detroit Avenue within Maumee city limits.  The …

BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — The Maumee River has always been a focal point for the city, with officials, workers and residents dedicating their time to conserve and beautify the space over several decades. In September of 2022, the revitalization of Towpath Park, which makes the Maumee riverfront more accessible …

BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — An Outstanding Citizen, according to the criteria for Maumee’s Hometown Hero Awards, is an individual who has improved the community. After nominations from several school officials and staff, Dr. Todd Cramer stood out to the selection committee. That’s why the committee selected the former superintendent …

BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — The 16th annual Acou-stics for Autism is just days away, and event volunteers are working on the final details. The event, which will be held on Sunday, March 5 from noon to 2:00 a.m., is expected to bring thousands of people into uptown Maumee to …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — With a population of nearly 1,900, Waterville was a small but growing village in 1963. At the time, Ferd Seipel was a member of the Jaycees, a leadership organization for ages 18-40. The group was brainstorming on ways to benefit the community. “Someone decided we should …

BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — Staff members at Maumee City Schools had the chance to cuddle with dogs during their professional development day on Tuesday, February 21, as part of the district’s wellness committee’s Puppy Love theme for the month of February. Each month, the committee prepares a wellness-related activity …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — The yellow corrugated metal building and four grain silos still stand among the pine trees at 9246 Dutch Rd., but the two-story farmhouse – where President Jimmy Carter once sat chatting with Don Schaller and his family – has been gone for years. That October 25, …

BY KRISTI FISH | MIRROR REPORTER — After more than 20 years, the Maumee Marching Pride will be getting new uniforms, and the Maumee Band Parent Organization (MBPO) has been working hard to make it happen, along with Maumee City Schools and the Panther Pride Foundation. “Everything the MBPO does benefits the …