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BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Walking in area parks, high school senior Miranda Kipplen loves listening to birds and breathing in the scent of flowers – often sketching them into one of her many notebooks. This year, those who visit the U.S. Capitol will get a vision of an Ohio spring …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — After more than 35 years of service with the Maumee Police Division, Chief Dave Tullis is retiring from duty. His last day of service is Tuesday, May 18. “I am making the announcement now because it takes a while to make the transition to new …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — “Where are we going to come up with the money?” That’s the question Swanton Township trustee Jeff Michael has about Lucas County Sheriff Mike Navarre’s plan to charge townships for police protection beginning in 2023.  Last week, the leaders of seven area townships – Springfield, Monclova, …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Staff members in the Maumee school district will roll up their sleeves this week for their first doses of the coronavirus vaccine. Superintendent Dr. Todd Cramer discussed the vaccine distribution plan at the February 8 school board meeting.  On Friday and Saturday, February 12-13, Maumee …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Outdoor adventure, leadership and learning new skills were among the reasons Caroline (Cari) Varner decided to join the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) as soon as it opened its program to females in February 2019. On January 19, the Waterville teen became the first female in …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — With nearly 5,000 vehicles driving west on SR 64 every day, land around the Finzel Road roundabout is ripe for development. “This is our gateway,” Whitehouse administrator Jordan Daugherty said during a January 26 Economic Development Committee meeting.  Committee members Wes Beham, Steve Holland, Brad Mauk, …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Memory Lane Care Services in Toledo recently reopened its doors to serve individuals who are memory-impaired. Last spring, the coronavirus outbreak forced the facility to close in-person treatment services, which prompted the staff to implement alternative ways to help individuals. Activity packets were made available …

Ultra Car Wash in Perrysburg is celebrating its sweet 16-year anniversary on Thursday, January 28. Owners Mike and Kristen Mori, of Perrysburg, set the standard 16 years ago, providing excellent service at affordable prices.  Each vehicle is thoroughly prepped before the wash cycle begins and special equipment targets the tops …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Most adults dread the process of researching and filling out forms for federal, state and local tax returns. For Louann Artiaga and Amy Veliquette-Schultz, tax season is an opportunity to feel like heroes. On January 4, the two women opened Anthony Wayne Tax Service at 10902 …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — The red-tailed hawk arrived at Nature’s Nursery with obvious signs of head trauma: confused and unable to fly. With some anti-inflammatory medication, rest and an opportunity to fly inside an enclosure, it was ready for its release back into the wild. For over 30 years, the …