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Lancaster
Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 11, the Department reached a settlement to end the Biden-era SAVE student loan plan that helped over seven million borrowers, including 1.7 million from Ohio, and affected borrowers must choose new repayment options with a replacement plan set for July 1 (pending court approval). Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ COTA’s new Rickenbacker Mobility Center will open for bus riders on January 5 at 6675 Shook Rd while still under construction (full opening expected in spring). It will serve bus lines 22 and 24 and GREAT shuttles. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health experts warn Lancaster residents over 45 with heart risks to take breaks and proper measures when shoveling snow today; if chest pain or lightheadedness occurs (key signs of a heart attack), stop immediately and call 911 as up to 7 inches of snow is forecast through the weekend. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freshman Ilahna Speelman scored 23+ points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and blocked 6 in Berne Union's 46-42 win over the Eagles on Dec. 11, leaving the girls 5+0 in the Mid-State League-Cardinal Division. Their strong start keeps the unbeaten team in focus. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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Downtown Christmas Stroll
5:30 p.m. — Historic Downtown Churches — Ticket required — Experience a musical pilgrimage through centuries-old sanctuaries adorned with festive decor and angelic harmonies.
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A Different Kind of Christmas Concert
7-10 p.m. — Fairfield Christian Church — Ticket prices vary — Experience a spiritually uplifting evening with live music from Aaron Shust and friends in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Glass Town Countdown
10 PM – 1 AM — Destination Downtown Lancaster — Free entry — Celebrate New Year's with fireworks, hot chocolate, and a giant glass globe countdown.
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