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A Pirate's life is BFR Adventure Camp theme; get ready for Labor Day weekend run

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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Meet Morgan James McKinley

Morgan James McKinley

Meet Morgan James McKinley. He is the son of Jake and Lydia (Bingham) McKinley of Lima, born June 20, 2011, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He is the grandson of Lyn and Lori Loewen of Findlay, David Bingham of Toledo, Gary McKinley of Lima, and the late June McKinley. He joins brother, Kadin and sister, Adelyn.

Viewers are encouraged to send birth announcements with or without photographs to [email protected].

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Icon now features engagement, wedding, and anniversary announcements

The Bluffton Icon now offers viewers an easy way to submit engagements, weddings and anniversary announcements. In addition, viewers may submit birthday announcements for senior citizens. We ask that birthday announcements be reserved for persons 90 and older, unless there is a special situation involved.

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Hey, baby, it' cold outside!

Hey, baby, it's cold outside! Wish we could say that. The low temperature of the past seven days actually hit 65. Here's the seven-day weather summary from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

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Mothers of Preschools holds event July 29 at Buckeye

M.O.P.S. (Mothers of Preschoolers) will hold a free lunch with activities for children from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, July 29, at the Buckeye in Bluffton.

The event is for any mothers of preschoolers, infants through kindergarten.

"We are trying to get the word out about M.O.P.S. and educate people to what we are all about and hopefully help more mothers of young children find a away to connect with others in the same stage of life," said Jami Rehm of the group.

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Bluffton Fire Department personnel taking orders, serving ice cream on Sunday at Dairy Freeze

Members of the Bluffton Fire Department will be taking orders and serving ice cream at the Bluffton Dairy Freeze on Sunday, July 24, according to Jon Kinn, fire chief.

"A portion of the proceeds will be used to continue to provide training to the members of the department as well as help purchase any needed equipment," he said.

"Please come out this Sunday from 3:30 p.m. to close and enjoy some ice cream served by members of the Bluffton Fire Department," he said.

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