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W. E. Smith Family Charitable Trust announces first round of grant recipients

The W.E. Smith Family Charitable Trust has announced $49,000 in grants to 14 history-related projects across Southern Ohio. The trust awards its grant funding to libraries, museums and other programs and organizations. This round’s recipients include Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, which received $5,000 to

OPD responds to theft, arrests male on several charges during slow week

OPD responds to theft, arrests male on several charges during slow week

ShareFest continues to benefit Oxford, surrounding communities

ShareFest continues to benefit Oxford, surrounding communities

Race Across America cycles through Oxford

Race Across America cycles through Oxford

Oxford by Zeke - July 10

Hanover trustees end contract with Butler County deputies

Hanover trustees end contract with Butler County deputies

Observations: The dog theme

Observations: The dog theme

News

Hanover trustees end contract with Butler County deputies

Hanover trustees end contract with Butler County deputies

Approve resolution to begin new fire levy submission process The Hanover Township Trustees made a motion during a meeting on June 17 to immediately end the contracts for two Butler County Sheriff’s Office deputies patrolling the area. According to Hanover Township Administrator Bruce Henry, the decision was made to

Oxford City Council gives update on Oxford Winter House funding

Oxford City Council gives update on Oxford Winter House funding

Talawanda BOE discusses new penalties for school fees

Talawanda BOE discusses new penalties for school fees

Miami BOT approves $913M budget for FY27

Miami BOT approves $913M budget for FY27

County commissioners impose data center moratorium

County commissioners impose data center moratorium

Oxford City Council discusses Flock cameras

Oxford City Council discusses Flock cameras

OASH sets agenda for year, discusses housing rights

OASH sets agenda for year, discusses housing rights

Community

ShareFest continues to benefit Oxford, surrounding communities

ShareFest continues to benefit Oxford, surrounding communities

Oxford’s Community Development Director Sam Perry, who also serves on the board of ShareFest, said the event went well this year, despite fewer volunteers than previous years and some issues with poor-quality donations that could not be used.

Race Across America cycles through Oxford

Race Across America cycles through Oxford

Pete Carels, ‘the pied piper of rhythm,’ and his drum circle

Pete Carels, ‘the pied piper of rhythm,’ and his drum circle

Oxford celebrates America’s 250th birthday

Oxford celebrates America’s 250th birthday

Locals stop and smell the roses thanks to biennial Oxford Garden Tour

Locals stop and smell the roses thanks to biennial Oxford Garden Tour

Juneteenth celebrations return to Oxford

Juneteenth celebrations return to Oxford

‘Coalition for Concerned Citizens’: Local reverend facilitates civics classes

‘Coalition for Concerned Citizens’: Local reverend facilitates civics classes

Opinion

Observations: The dog theme

Observations: The dog theme

My mother never allowed us to have a dog, so I didn’t have one until I was well along in my career.

Media Matters: OFP is 2 years old!

Media Matters: OFP is 2 years old!

On My Plate: Kale

On My Plate: Kale

Veterans Among Us: Sandie Baker

Veterans Among Us: Sandie Baker

Wild Ones 101: Mosquito fogging: an effective way to kill butterflies, lightning bugs and other pollinators in your yard

Wild Ones 101: Mosquito fogging: an effective way to kill butterflies, lightning bugs and other pollinators in your yard

On My Plate: Broccoli

On My Plate: Broccoli

Observations: Barney Frank

Observations: Barney Frank

Development

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Council talks 2026 priorities during work session

Commission recommends redevelopment of vacant nursing home

Housing Commission recommends new affordable housing plan for Hester Road development

Fast-charging EV stations coming to Oxford through grant funding

Old buildings, new developments and alternative visions

Business

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What to know about Oxford’s Economic Activation Program

Family-owned auto body shop still open after fire

Uptown business rebrands as Blessed Links Jewelry

Council OKs new electric aggregation program and economic development plan

Mini City Homestead brings small-scale focus to local produce scene

Talawanda School District

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BOE discusses construction at Talawanda Middle

Talawanda BOE 2025 audit report complete

Balancing the office and the dugout

Coach Kennel: Turning persistence into purpose

Talawanda junior excels on the court and ice