According to the city of Maumee website, the Towpath Park walking trail runs along the banks of the Maumee River and includes fishing access as well as spectacular views of the river itself. The path is paved to make navigating it easier. Entrance to the park is at the corner of White and East Harrison. … More Towpath Park Trail
One of our family’s favorite places to purchase fresh produce is Stevens Gardens at the corner of Monclova Road and Weckerly. Bi-color corn, green beans and personal-size muskmelon are freshly picked and delicious. They also have baskets full of beautiful tomatoes and peaches as well as cucumbers and zucchini. And, in the fall, there will … More Fresh from the farm
I hope you had a chance to get to the Stoneco Ford Street quarry open house that I mentioned in my last blog. The event drew a large crowd, who all received a free t-shirt, were entered into giveaways, and even had to guess the weight of a very large boulder. The kids enjoyed digging … More Quarry visit
Here’s a new twist on making a difference for children in the Maumee School District. Each year some parents are unable to keep pace with the cost of their child (childrens’) lunch food expenses. I know one organization that decided to collect funds at their holiday gathering and donate the amount to pay for the … More Consider donation to Maumee Schools food service program
Under the category, “Guess What?,” the City of Maumee maintains a small boat launch ramp, which is free to the public. There is limited parking and the boat must be 16 ft. or less. The launch is located at the foot of Corey Street at the Maumee River, (500 Corey St.). I also know there is a … More Corey Street boat launch
The roundabout at Weckerly and Monclova near Stevens’ Farm is now open. Progress continues in uptown Maumee with concrete poured for sidewalks. If you drive north on 475/23, you will notice there is not much bridge left where Garden Road passes over the highway. Reconstruction of the roadway is underway now. I suspect it is … More Pavement News
The Maumee Community Band planned three concerts in August. The final performance will be Tuesday, August 23, at 7 pm at the Maumee United Methodist Church, 405 Sackett St. The band concerts always drawn a large crowd so stop by and enjoy!
Recently, a large group of enthusiastic Maumee Chamber members teed off for the 2022 Maumee Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing. It took place a beautiful Stone Oak Country Club. There were morning and afternoon flights with breakfast and lunch provided. I invited three friends along and one of our group was thrilled to learn he … More Maumee Chamber Golf Outing
On Saturday, August 20, the stone quarry on Ford Road just north of Illinois Avenue will hold an open house that is free for all ages. There will be bus tours of the facility, a rock dig, a chance to crack a geode, cookout and prizes. The event will be held from 10 am to … More Stoneco Maumee Quarry Open House
I first met Libby through my sister’s time with the Young Rep Roadshow, a youth outreach by the Toledo Repertoire Theatre on 12th Street in downtown Toledo. We all knew she was very talented even at such a young age. She and her sister were always cast in whatever production the Young Rep was performing … More Libby Servais Concert Fundraiser for PAC
Melissa Moves Maumee 