BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — More than a decade ago, Tom Schlachter envisioned Waterville Landing, a development with 700 homes, condos and apartments, mixed in with retail and commercial buildings. That vision was re-adjusted due to the economic downturn, but as the president of Farnsworth Investors walked through …
Read More »Fresh Flowers And More Always In Bloom At Uptown Flower Shop
BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — For flower shop owner Kendra Bills, giving the gift of a fresh floral arrangement is much more than offering pretty flowers in a vase. “My product is flowers and gifts, but what I really sell is emotion – it’s that connection with people …
Read More »Dick And Fran Anderson Reflect On The Retail Business That Meant So Much To So Many In The Community
BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — As The Andersons retail stores wind to a close, Dick Anderson, who early on managed the store and whose father founded it in 1952, is grateful to the community that supported it and the many employees who dedicated their lives to operating it. In …
Read More »Dale’s Bar And Grill To Bring Outdoor Seating To Uptown Maumee
NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Dale’s Bar and Grill in uptown Maumee broke ground this week on a new outdoor patio. The space will provide outdoor dining for restaurant patrons, which is unprecedented in the uptown district. The 1,350-square-foot patio should be open for business in June, providing additional …
Read More »Dibling Floor Covering & Interiors Has Been Serving Customers For 67 Years
BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — For more than six decades, Dibling Floor Covering & Interiors in uptown Maumee has provided quality products at the right prices. Third-generation owners Mike Dibling and his sister Beth Rumer have remained competitive, despite the ever-changing industry. “In today’s economy, I am glad …
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