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LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Kentucky city has come up with an out-of-this-world campaign to promote tourism.

VAN WERT — Gary Puckett and the Union Gap will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert.

LIMA — Several students from Shawnee High School were awarded for their achievement in art. The students were recognized in the Scholastic and Art Writing Awards. The students will have their art shown at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. According to a recent press release, recipients of the Gold Key awards will have their work judged in New York City. Community members can view their work beginning Feb. 10 until April 7.

A transgender candidate from Preble County will stay on the ballot for an Ohio House seat, the Montgomery County Board of Elections decided Tuesday, as trans candidates in other parts of the state are removed due to a little-known Ohio law.

The Tipp City Exempted Village Schools Board of Education faces legal action claiming the board violated the Ohio Open Meetings Act.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Museum of Art has installed opaque covers on three display cases containing Native American artworks and artifacts in compliance with new federal regulations that went into effect on Jan.12.

LIMA — SAFY’s Youth Drop-In Center will host a Teen Stop Restaurant Shop from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at its location in Lima at 658 W. Market St.

LIMA — Activate Allen County is offering plots at two community gardens this spring.

ELIDA — The Elida Band Boosters will hold a reverse raffle fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Lima Eagles Lodge, 800 Robb Ave., Lima.

LIMA — Nar-Anon, a support group for family and friends of addicts, will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays at Spero Health, 709 N. Cable Road, Lima. Call 419-296-9045 for more information.