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BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — The name of St. Luke’s Hospital has changed to McLaren St. Luke’s, marking the official merger between the local hospital and McLaren Health Care – a hospital network comprising 15 hospitals and 28,000 full-time, part-time and contracted employees and more than 90,000 network providers throughout …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Barr’s Public House, one of the area’s top spots for premium cocktails and vibrant atmosphere, has opened its doors for inside dining following a nine-week shutdown due to the COVD-19 pandemic. Managing partner Stephanie Soldner said that after a slow start, things are steadily picking …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Nick Barney was 12 when his parents, Tim and Angie, established 3N Livestock – named for Nick and his brothers, Nathan and Nolan.  Nick, a 2008 Anthony Wayne High School graduate, was involved in ag science, serving as a state FFA officer after graduation and working …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — As local church leaders have embraced a variety of ways to connect to members during the pandemic, all agree that strong faith in God provides a sense of peace and tranquility in this time of uncertainty and unrest. While the intensely polarizing issues that often …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — When local churches were forced to close their doors in March to combat the spread of the coronavirus, many church leaders began to re-examine and redefine their connections with members.  Nearly all have turned to a robust online presence and, in recent weeks, some churches …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — According to Maumee city administrator Patrick Burtch, understanding customers and creating an appealing business environment are key components in today’s business market. “We are evolving and going back to smaller businesses that are located in urban spaces where we want to do business, so it …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — The sounds of construction – both new builds and renovations – can be heard both along Pray Boulevard and in historic downtown Waterville. Waterville Landing’s population has steadily grown as single-family homes, apartments and StoryPoint Senior Living units have become available. The first of four 36-unit …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — When Samuel Clouse built the two-story commercial structure at 111 W. Wayne St., his customers still arrived on foot or by horse-drawn wagon.  Monte’s, named for Samuel’s son, opened as a hardware store in Maumee’s commercial district in 1903.  “One hundred and seventeen years. That’s quite …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — On any given day, there are approximately 33,000 cars that drive through uptown Maumee, which is a staggering number for a city this size, said city administrator Patrick Burtch. “It’s kind of like an expressway,” he said. “In most towns, in an uptown area you …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Maumee City Schools received an AA- bond rating from the Standard & Poor’s credit rating agency. The score has allowed the Maumee school district to sell debt at a lower interest rate, which will put a few dollars back into the pockets of residents who …