A Michael Raines family benefit takes place from 6-8 p.m., Saturday, May 24, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 209 W. North St., Lima.
The event is a spaghetti dinner. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for youth. The benefit is hosted by Busy B Realty. A silent auction will also take place that evening.
Tickets are available in Ada at Hair Happenings and Jalapenos, or from any Busy B Realty agent. For more information call 419-371-4633.
The Ada Police Department and the Ada Kiwanis Club will hold a village bike rodeo from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 10.
The rodeo takes place in the municipal parking lot behind the police station.
There will be door prizes, a bicycle obstacle course and refreshments for youth 3 to 12. The Ada fire and EMS will be present to allow youth to see the equipment.
Tuesday, May 6, is Ohio primary election day. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The election has several partisan races. In addition, there is:
• one state issue,
• Issue 4 - Hardin County Board of DD Simon Kenton School & Harco Industries,
• Issue 5 - Hardin County Extention (4-H) levy
• a mental health and recovery services board levy and
• an Ada school tax levy renewal.
The Ada Barnyard Farmers 4-H Club met on Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Alexis Amburgey. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Melia Samtillanez and the 4-H Pledge was led by Liam Boulanger. Secretary Shelby Hazelton called roll, and 17 members were present.
There was an introduction of visitors and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Treasurer Brice Ferguson gave the treasurer’s report. The advisors then gave a report. Members are to sign up for committees if they have not already.