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LIMA — With the new school year quickly approaching, Bradfield Community Center is currently accepting donations of new and gently used school uniforms.

LIMA — The City of Lima is participating in the “Make it Home” National Replication Initiative, which can help allow renters to transition into home ownership. The program was successful in the City of Detroit and the Center of Community Progress launched this initiative to see if the program could be implemented in other communities. According to the press release, this program will begin in the fall of 2022.

LIMA — OHENEBA Summer Soccer Academy has kicked off for the summer. The children’s soccer camp began Tuesday and will continue until July 23 at Vine Street Soccer Pitch. Camp is held throughout the week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

LIMA — Jodi McDermitt, of Lima, has been a professional stand-up comedian for four years. She began her career by opening for another act during a fundraiser.

LIMA — With the 2022 contest just around the corner, we at The Lima News are excited to announce an all-new Best of the Region contest. This year’s contest will be bigger and better than ever before with more opportunities for our readers to share their favorite businesses in the region and have chances to win cash for participating. This year’s contest will also end with a formal event to announce the winners.

LIMA — The Salvation Army is preparing for the winter by making coats will be available to Lima families Oct. 4, 5, and 6 at 614 E. Market St. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and in the afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. On Oct. 5 the distribution will continue until 6:00 p.m.

LIMA — More than a dozen Lima restaurant, bar and other business owners had a roundtable discussion with Mayor Sharetta Smith, Workforce and Small Business Development Specialist Amber Martin, Lima Fire Chief Andy Hefner and Police Chief Angel Cortes Tuesday evening to discuss nightlife in downtown Lima and share ideas on ensuring safety.

MONROE TOWNSHIP — The Monroe Township Trustees meeting originally scheduled for July 25 has been canceled, according to a release from the township.

Lima Memorial Health System

LIMA — Live at the Lab will host Sunflurry starting at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at 230 N. Main St., behind Alter Ego Comics and Purple Feet Wine Boutique, Lima.