Celebratory events are planned throughout the year to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kenton.

Most Reverent Bishop Fredrick Campbell ordained 15 youth members of the Hardin County Catholic Communities of Kenton Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Ada on April 2.

The Lima Chapter of Aglow International will be holding its monthly meetings on Thursday, May 12.

In 1890, a fire destroyed the Methodist Church in Kenton. At a surprising pace, a new church was built across North Main Street which remains an icon of the community. This Sunday, the congregation of Kenton’s First United Methodist Church will celebrate the last 125 years, but with an eye toward the coming 125 years.

Baseball season is upon us. It is time for the games of summer to begin.

Gospel musician Thomas Shelton will perform a concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28 at Flat Branch Church of Christ, 6435 CR130, Kenton. During his 38-year career, Shelton has shared his God given talents with thousands.

CAREY — The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey will host two special celebrations in May. The first is Sunday, May 1 at the noon Mass where the Year of Mercy will be celebrated followed with the annual May Crowning at the 2:30 p.m.

ADA — Grace Gospel Church of Ada is sponsoring a chicken BBQ dinner to benefit an Ada girl who is battling cancer. The drive-thru pickup dinner will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28 at the church, 321 N. Gilbert St.

ADA — Grace Gospel Church of Ada is sponsoring a chicken BBQ dinner to benefit an Ada girl who is battling cancer. The drive-thru pickup dinner will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28 at the church, 321 N. Gilbert St.

When I was attending seminary in Columbus, I got a ticket for speeding. I hadn't been paying attention to my speed while dialing the car radio – an early example of what we now call "distracted driving".