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Good day Oberlin! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Oberlin student just earned a shot at the Air Force Academy?

Also on today's calendar: TrueNorth Performs Christmas Concert!.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cloudy and windy; p.m. rain, with a high of 53 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy and much colder, temps: high: 31, low: 22.
  • Saturday: Cloudy and breezy, with a high of 45 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Congressman Announces Military Service Academy Nominations (wfin.com) — An Oberlin resident, Anthony Forthofer of Firelands High School, has been nominated by Congressman Bob Latta for potential admission to the U.S. Air Force Academy. He’s one of 18 students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District recognized for their academic and leadership potential as they advance through the competitive service academy interview process.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Amherst

  • American Legion Post No. 118 provides donation to Amherst Police Department for ballistic vest plates (morningjournal.com)
  • Morning Journal boys basketball Top of the Crop for Dec. 17 (morningjournal.com)

Elyria

  • Elyria Police responded to a reported restaurant robbery. But it was actually an AI prank. (news5cleveland.com)
  • Ohio city looks to net $1M-plus by launching city-run ambulance service (gov1.com)
  • The Overnighters (walmart.com)

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