At the annual Groundhog celebration on February 2nd, the library, schools and city reported on their accomplishments of 2008 and their goals for 2009.

Melissa Conrath, Superintendent of Worthington Schools, reported that the district received a rating of Excellent from the State of Ohio.  The district had 103 AP scholars and 14 National Merit Finalists and over 2000 students were involved in community service. In 2008 the schools added 1,000 new computers, had numerous facility upgrades, replaced 28 buses and initiated on-line registration at the High Schools. Goals for 2009 include adding International Business and Entrepreneurial Business Academy's at the High Schools, integrated technology into the classrooms, continuing to communicate with the community and to retain and recruit high quality staff.

Meribah Mansfield, Director of the Worthington Libraries, reported that in 2008 the library opened the Worthington Park Library, completed the renovations of the Old Worthington Library and the Northwest Library, added new teen and children's spaces at all libraries, added a drive-up window at NW, added 151 computers and redesigned the website.  In 2009 the library's goals include continuing the development of the library staff, continuing the cooperation with the city and schools and encouraging early literacy.

Matt Greeson, City Manager, reported that in 2008 the City of Worthington had the 5 year anniversary of the community center, continued construction of the new arts center, replaced the police cruisers with a new look, extended the Winters' Farmers Market to every week-end, added several new business including Waterworks, Jason's, CVS, MedVet expansion and the Worthington Station Professionals. in 2009 the city plans to increase economic development efforts, begin design for upgrade to sewer system, improve "green" practices, renovate and restore 752 High Street and begin succession planning.