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"Zookeeper," rated PG will be featured at The Shannon Theatre from July 22 to 28. Shows are at 7 and 9:30 p.m. nightly with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30 and 4 p.m.

Premiering on July 29 is "The Smurfs" rated PG.

Click for Zookeeper trailer.

Click for The Smurfs trailer.

102 on 103

It's 102 degrees on State Route 103. At least, that's the temperature reading on Citizens National Bank time-temperature display.

Franklin University, Columbus, announces the appointment of former Bluffton resident Dr. Kathleen Herrmann as Director of Education Alliances.

Dr. Herrmann is an experienced professional who will provide a renewed sense of energy and commitment toward establishing and maintaining the numerous relationships the university holds with its various educational partners.

A Bluffton man faces charges in Lima Municipal Court following June 26, incident on North Lawn Avenue, according to Rick Skillier, Bluffton police chief.

Police officials were called to investigate a report of gunshots followed by someone screaming. While investigating the complaint, officers discovered the source of the commotion to be from a residence in the area of Lawn Avenue and Washington Street.

The investigating officers learned the incident stemmed from a neighborhood dispute involving an adult male and two juvenile females.

A rural Bluffton man faces charges in Lima Municipal Court following a May 25 incident at Buckeye Park and the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool, according to Rick Skilliter, Bluffton police chief.

Police officials were called to investigate a report of fire being set to a portable restroom and in the swimming pool bathroom. While investigating the complaint, officers discovered two separate fires were set in each of the areas.

Investigating officers identified a suspect through the course of conducting several interviews of witnesses in the area at the time.

Children ages 3 1/2 to 5 are welcome to participate in a four-day, mini camp at BFR the week of July 25, according to Carole Enneking, BFR director.

Daily sessions meet from 9-10:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Activities will include crafts, games, snack and theme-based projects. Cost is $45 ($30 BFR members) and advanceregistration is required calling BFR Sports & Fitness 419-358-4150.

BFR Labor Day Weekend 5K Approaches

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