Once upon a time, a railroad hauled passengers and freight just north of the National Quarry.
The railroad, now abandoned, has a second life – this time as a walking path and bike path.
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Groundbreaking occurred July 14, for the .6-mile, 8-foot wide asphalt pathway along the abandoned Akron, Canton and Youngstown Railroad, that will link the heart of the village to the high-traffic business district near the I-75 interchange.
Bluffton Community Preschool is accepting enrollment for the 2014-15 program year, according to Shelly Matijevich, director. Classes are for preschool youth ages 3 to 5. Classes are held in First United Methodist Church, 116 Church St., Bluffton.
Matijevich said that the first day of school for children are different, depending upon what day they attend school.
Monday and Wednesday students will start on Wednesday, Aug. 27. Friday students start Friday, Aug. 29. Tuesday and Thursday students start Sept. 9.
BFR Sports & Fitness is proud to be a United Way Agency. BFR started as a grass-roots organization striving to keep our community active. Through the support of United Way, individuals and families with limited finances can take part in BFR programs.
There's plenty of sports opportunities at BFR Sports and Fitness this summer. Here's a sampling. (Visit www.bfronline.com or call 419-358-4150 for more information.)
Soccer
Challenger British Soccer Camp returns from July 28- Aug. 1. British soccer players will lead daily skill camp for ages 4-18.
