Wynford High School students were recognized in March for being Royal P.R.I.D.E. leaders in the district wide initiative to recognize positive student behaviors which improves academic performance and decreases discipline referrals.

CAREY — The Dorcas Carey Public Library recently announced upcoming events in May. National Children’s Book Week is Monday through Saturday. National Children’s Book Week is a celebration that connects kids and teens with books and the people who create them. The theme for National Children’s Book Week is “Read Now – Read Forever.” The following activities will take place during this week:

The Wyandot County Council on Aging is hosting its second annual barbecue chicken dinner from 4-7 p.m. Friday. Enjoy drive thru curbside service at 127 S. Sandusky Ave. or eat in the Senior Connection facility.

Angeline School and Industries Mon.: veal parmesan, pepe spaghetti, green beans, fruit. Tue.: pizzadilla, corn, peas, fruit. Wed.: sloppy Joe sandwich, sweet potato fries, chocolate pudding, fruit.

TIFFIN — The Ritz Players recently announced its cast list for its performances of “Next to Normal” an American rock musical at 7:30 p.m. May 10, 11 and 18 and at 2 p.m. May 19, at The National Theatre at The Ritz, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin.

Saint Peter School students recently raised money for the American Heart Association. The students jumped rope and raised money through pledges. Students who raised at least $100 received a “Heart Hero” T-shirt. Pictured are (front, from left) Jack Niederkohr, Mathew Schoenberger, Asa Anderson, (back) Emily Weatherbee, Luke Schoenberger and Caroline Baker.

BUCYRUS — As prom approaches, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio State Highway Patrol want to remind parents and students that teen drivers remain one of Ohio’s most at-risk groups. According to the patrol, from 2016 through 2018, there were more than 132,000 traffic crashes in Ohio involving at least one teen driver. Of these crashes, an action on the part of the teen driver contributed to 71 percent of the crashes. At-fault teen driver crashes resulted in 255 deaths and more than 39,000 injuries. In fatal crashes, 18 percent of at-fault teen drivers were impaired.

CAREY — The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, in Carey, will be celebrating a special Mass in honor of Saint Peregrine, patron saint of those affected by cancer, at 7 p.m. May 3 in the Basilica. Anyone who is suffering from cancer, in remission from cancer, a cancer survivor and their loved ones and caregivers are especially invited to participate.

The Community Christian Center and Open Door Resource Center present the second annual Cinco de Mayo Mexican buffet fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. May 4 at Open Door. Freshly prepared Mexican food available includes beef and chicken enchiladas, cheese qusadillas, a taco bar, taco salad, refried beans, Mexican rice, chips and salsa and Patti Spiegel’s “legendary” fried ice cream along with othe rdesserts and drinks.

SYCAMORE — The Sycamore UCC youth group will host a Handbags and More Game Night May 5 at the MCI building (old Mohawk High School) at 295 Ohio 231, Sycamore. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and games will start at 6 p.m.