Mammoth Mice, Wader Waddles, and America’s Big 250 | Episode 3

In this episode of the Meet Me and Maumee podcast, hosts Julie and John discuss local news, upcoming events, and play a trivia game.

Key Highlights

Trivia Game: John challenges Julie to identify a fake news story. Can you correctly guess which headline is false?
City Personnel: Five new Maumee Police officers were introduced, including Officer Luke Zemanec, who recently helped John certify his golf cart for street use.
Waste Management: The city authorized a contract extension with Republic Services that includes a free bulk pickup for residents in 2026.
Job Openings: Maumee is hiring for an Operator and an Administrative Assistant in Public Service (deadline March 6). They are also seeking three residents for the City Administrator Interview Committee.

Upcoming Events:

Spotted Lanternfly Trap Workshop: March 11 at the Maumee Branch Library.
Maumee Riverfest: Scheduled for April 11, featuring a fishing tournament, a 5K, and a “wader waddle” contest. Visit maumeeriverfest.com for details.
Guest Preview: Amy Mendelsohn joined the show to discuss America’s 250th anniversary (the Semiquincentennial) and upcoming local celebrations.