Worthington: 5 top stories from 2020
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The past 12 months have brought about some of the greatest challenges the nation and world have experienced in recent memory.
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the nationwide protests against police brutality and all of the socioeconomic consequences that followed – and all that taking place in a presidential-election year – have put many communities through all they can handle.
But the Worthington community has proved resilient and has conducted business as usual in many cases. Here is a brief recap of five noteworthy stories published in
ThisWeek Worthington News over the past year.
A growing community – Several major development projects have taken root in Worthington as developers work with city officials to bring proposed residential and commercial projects to fruition.
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LaToya Spencer and Aicha Jaani work out with the gloves on.
today at the Title Boxing Club in Springfield where all the floating and stinging is burning calories, improving the posture and instilling confidence without bloodying any noses.
“It’s the best workout in the world,” said Tommy “the hammer” Coelho, an employee of the club that runs around with sparring mitts, giving pointers on landing that jab. “Absolute total full body workout,” he said.
LaToya Spencer from Alexandria agreed, as she cooled off after a session. The workouts are divided into an eight-round program led by an announcer, similar to the aerobics classes that attract many. “I love it, a good workout,” Spencer said. Aicha Jaani was also in the class. “Helps with your anger, any issues,” she said.