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BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — For his commitment to community policing and for always working to make Maumee a better place to live, retired Police Chief Dave Tullis has been named Maumee’s 2020 Outstanding Citizen. He will receive the award next week at the city’s Hometown Hero Awards Banquet, which …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — The newest member of the of the Fallen Timbers Middle School staff enjoys belly rubs, carrying toys in his mouth and chasing squirrels.  As the new therapy dog for the 500-plus students at the school for fifth- and sixth-graders, Astro will calm anxious students, assist in …

Blake Reynolds of Maumee has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, which is the highest honor awarded in Boy Scouts of America. For 11 years, Blake was a member of Pack and Troop 103 of Maumee St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Throughout Scouting he has taken part in many activities, earning …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — From home renovations and new builds to skyscrapers and factories, Anthony Wayne graduates are leaving their mark on the community as members of the construction industry. As part of a series following the careers of AW graduates, The Mirror is focusing this week on those who …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — The city of Maumee has awarded a contract to begin work in the 200 block of Conant Street. At the August 2 meeting, council unanimously app-roved a $670,000 contract with Helm & Sons Excavating for improvements to the 200 block of Conant Street where the …

BY KAREN  GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Since opening his namesake store on Waterville-Swanton Road in 2003, Steve Rogers Ford has been known as “The Big Store.” Now, as Rogers plans to move his dealership to the former Yark dealership facility to the west, it will be a much bigger store, but still …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Four talented photographers with a passion for supporting the community have been named recipients of the Hometown Hero Bridge Award. Jody Smalley, Jerry Lohman, Sean Walker and Bryan Kayne, who are collectively known as the Pride of the Panthers, will receive a Bridge Award at …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Joseph Dollman is passionate about Scouting. At age 101, the Maumee man can still proudly recite the Boy Scout law, which is “trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.” “That is what they live by,” Dollman said.   His …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Two Maumee classroom teachers and a district administrator have been named recipients of the 2021 Golden Apple Award for their dedication to teaching and excellence in the classroom. Teachers Shayla Ferguson and Amy Stough and district technology director Jason Dugan will receive their awards at …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Two Maumee police officers were promoted to the position of sergeant in the Maumee Police Division. Officer Greg Westrick and officer Andrew King received their new badges at the August 2 Maumee City Council meeting, where their appointments were unanimously approved by council. Westrick is …