Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Just Be Clause charity collects donations for families in need during the holidays.
The Basket Bingo fundraiser will be held at BrightSide Tavern in Jewett on Dec. 13.
Wayne County Children's Resource Fund awarded $33,000 in grants to nine local nonprofits on Dec.
11, including Wooster’s Adaptive Sports Ohio, to boost programs that remove barriers like poverty and bullying for youth in the area.
Campbell Construction has been chosen to renovate the Wayne County Community Foundation's new office (formerly Larry’s Music Center) at 302 E.
Liberty St. Construction will begin mid-December and finish by June to provide a modern space for community use.
🎓 Education
On Dec. 11, the Department of Education settled to end the Biden-era SAVE student loan plan, affecting over 1.7 million Ohio borrowers with average debts around $35,072.
Borrowers must choose a new repayment plan soon, with a new RAP option coming by July 1.
🌲 Environment
In Ohio, winter will start on Sunday, Dec.
21 when the winter solstice occurs at 10:03 a.m. ET (providing 9 hours and 20 minutes of daylight with sunset at 5:10 p.m.) marking the year’s shortest day.
🏥 Health
The American Heart Association urges adults over 45 to use proper shoveling techniques, take frequent breaks and dress warmly as up to 7 inches of snow are forecast through Dec.
13 in Ohio + those with heart risks should stop shoveling at any sign of chest pain or dizziness.
🏈 Sports
The Wooster Daily Record announced its All-Area girls volleyball team for the 2025 season on Dec.
11, recognizing outstanding players from schools including Central Christian (record 19–7) and Chippewa. The selections spotlight season-long stats and honors earned by players in multiple divisions.
🎉 Wooster Events
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Christmas Benefit Handbell Concert
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Lincoln Way Vineyards — Donations appreciated — Enjoy a festive handbell concert while supporting community causes.
Glass Blowing Workshop
12-6:45 p.m. — Lincoln Way Vineyards — $50-$60 — Create your own unique glass art with guidance from skilled instructors.
December Sip N Paint with Taylor Bash
6-8 p.m. — Lincoln Way Vineyards — $35 — Unleash your creativity while sipping wine and painting a winter masterpiece.
Burning River Brass Free Holiday Concert
6:30 p.m. — 243 N Market St, Wooster, OH — Free entry — Enjoy a festive evening with twelve skilled brass and percussion musicians performing holiday classics.
Glass Blowing Workshop at Lincoln Way Vineyards
12-5:48 p.m. — Lincoln Way Vineyards — Starting at $50 — Create your own unique glass art piece under expert guidance.
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