Man accused of plotting to kill women in Ohio pleads guilty
CINCINNATI (AP) — A 22-year-old man who authorities say identified as an involuntary celibate and plotted to kill women at an unnamed Ohio university has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of attempting a hate crime.
Ohio NAACP encourages voter participation
LIMA — During his visit to Lima Wednesday, NAACP Ohio Conference President Tom Roberts worked to bring the same level of urgency in his message to the Lima NAACP chapter that was conveyed on his shirt, which read, “Vote! Our lives depend on it.”
Children’s Hunger Alliance helps local children
LIMA — Right now in Ohio there are over 400,000 children who don’t know where their next meal will come from or when it will come. Child hunger is a serious problem.
Ohio court to hear birth certificate gender correction case
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case in which a probate judge rejected a transgender woman’s request to correct her birth certificate, leading to a split in court rulings and guidance on the issue.
Featured events coming up in the Lima region
World War II Living History
Toys for Tots kick-off
LIMA — The Lima Noon Optimist Club is partnering with the US Marine Corps Reserve and the Salvation Army to begin its 75th annual Toys for Tots campaign. The kick-off will be held at the American Legion starting located at 711 S. Shore Dr. The event will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Entrepreneurs meet downtown
LIMA — Minority entrepreneurs were at a presentation by the Ohio Minority Business Center at the Borra Center in downtown Lima.
Births
Lima Memorial Health System
Police calls
LIMA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Lima YMCA hosts basketball development
LIMA — The Lima YMCA will be hosting a basketball skill development for K-2nd grade. Registration is open from Oct. 11 to Nov. 4. Community members can register online at www.limaymca.net or by visiting the YMCA at 319 S. Elizabeth St. Sessions will be held each Saturday from Nov. 5 to Dec. 3. from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The cost for YMCA members is $20 and $40 for non-members.
