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BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER— Crews were busy this week stitching, cutting and gluing the new turf field at Kazmaier Stadium. Named “Chapman Field,” the turf honors George Chapman, a 1965 MHS graduate who generously donated $250,000 to the Panther Pride Foundation to help fund the new field. “It’s very durable. …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — It’s a busy Friday morning at Alice & Co. Salon. Three stylists are coloring, cutting and styling their clients’ hair while two nail technicians provide the perfect manicure and pedicure. Since opening in January, Alice & Co. has experienced a steady flow of clients. “It’s …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — For more than three decades, Hoen’s Garden Center and Landscaping has been connecting people with the thing they love most – gardening. “Our mission statement says that we foster knowledge and ignite passion in gardeners of all ages,” said Theresa Hoen, who with her husband …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Herb Delventhal didn’t kayak until 2000, but has boated, skated and waded the Maumee River for most of his 89 years. And while the longtime Waterville resident now lives in Defiance, he returned on May 16 to Farnsworth Metropark for the dedication of the Maumee River …

  BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — From backyard fire pits and paver walkways to luxurious lawns and outdoor kitchens, designers, landscapers and homeowners rely on Sandman’s quality products for successful projects of all sizes. Brothers Bobby Parker and Shaun Parker – president and vice president of the second-generation …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Three years after philanthropy consulting firm Aly Steerling advised the Maumee school district of its fundraising potential, district staff, community leaders and school supporters broke ground on phase one of the $2.6 million Kazmaier Stadium renewal project. On Monday afternoon, Panther Pride Foundation …

  BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Fitness expert Diana Spiess is passionate about maintaining an authentic, healthy lifestyle. Her desire to achieve optimal health while helping others do the same motivated her to open Essence, a unique studio dedicated to nurturing the mind, body and spirit. “I really …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Spoiled, a health and wellness shop featuring essential oils and other holistic products, recently moved to uptown Maumee. “We love Maumee. I live in Maumee and I love the fact that I live and work in the same community,” said owner Kim Abair. …

  BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — For now, the Waterville riverfront is filled with construction equipment. Members of the Public Square Planning Committee, however, envision two side-by-side parks along the river when the new Waterville bridge is complete. During a meeting last month, the committee reviewed a presentation …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Like many young girls, Laurel Lovitt dreamed of one day becoming a princess. Now age 24, she’s not only a self-proclaimed professional princess, but also the owner of Laurel’s Princess Parties ­– a successful company that brings joy to thousands of children. Every …