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Talawanda High School graduate continues swimming career at Miami University

Talawanda High School graduate continues swimming career at Miami University

“It's hard to say goodbye because she's meant so much to the team for all these years, but it's exciting to know that her swimming (is) not over. She's got her next chapter at Miami.”

Meet the 3 ‘new’ principals at Talawanda Schools this year

Meet the 3 ‘new’ principals at Talawanda Schools this year

Oxford City Council votes to terminate Flock contract

Oxford City Council votes to terminate Flock contract

Legislation about military recruitment, AI, other updates will affect Talawanda Schools this year

Legislation about military recruitment, AI, other updates will affect Talawanda Schools this year

Recent and upcoming changes Talawanda students can expect this year

Recent and upcoming changes Talawanda students can expect this year

OPD responds to various crimes, suspected drug possession

OPD responds to various crimes, suspected drug possession

Local farmers work to adapt to changing weather trends

Local farmers work to adapt to changing weather trends

News

Oxford City Council votes to terminate Flock contract

Oxford City Council votes to terminate Flock contract

The city council also adopted two resolutions focusing on parking and updates to the Oxford Community Park The Oxford City Council voted 6-1 during its Aug. 18 meeting to terminate the city’s contract with Flock Safety, ending its use of the company’s automated license plate reader (ALPR)

Legislation about military recruitment, AI, other updates will affect Talawanda Schools this year

Legislation about military recruitment, AI, other updates will affect Talawanda Schools this year

Recent and upcoming changes Talawanda students can expect this year

Recent and upcoming changes Talawanda students can expect this year

How the OPD uses Flock cameras to investigate crime

How the OPD uses Flock cameras to investigate crime

OPD proposes new oversight for Flock cameras

OPD proposes new oversight for Flock cameras

Oxford Seniors uses grant for new vehicles

Oxford Seniors uses grant for new vehicles

Talawanda sees increase in transportation costs related to students experiencing homelessness

Talawanda sees increase in transportation costs related to students experiencing homelessness

Community

Meet the 3 ‘new’ principals at Talawanda Schools this year

Meet the 3 ‘new’ principals at Talawanda Schools this year

“Work collaboratively with the staff. Build that trust. Just do the right things for kids and make sure that they’re getting the best that they can get out of Talawanda.”

Local farmers work to adapt to changing weather trends

Local farmers work to adapt to changing weather trends

Uptown bookstore slated for demolition has long history and promising future

Uptown bookstore slated for demolition has long history and promising future

New 186-acre MetroPark to open in Hanover this fall

New 186-acre MetroPark to open in Hanover this fall

Back to School Bash returns to Oxford this weekend

Back to School Bash returns to Oxford this weekend

Local music legend hosts fourth annual bluegrass festival

Local music legend hosts fourth annual bluegrass festival

First donations made to Reily Township time capsule

First donations made to Reily Township time capsule

Opinion

Veterans Among Us: Terry Hunt

Veterans Among Us: Terry Hunt

“My tour in the Navy also allowed me and my family to see parts of the world that none of us would ever have seen, otherwise.”

On My Plate: Cantaloupe

On My Plate: Cantaloupe

Observations: Rachel’s wedding

Observations: Rachel’s wedding

Media Matters: Presidents, publishers and ‘Citizen Kane’

Media Matters: Presidents, publishers and ‘Citizen Kane’

On My Plate: Eggplant

On My Plate: Eggplant

In defense of some processed foods

In defense of some processed foods

On My Plate: Okra

On My Plate: Okra

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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Legislation about military recruitment, AI, other updates will affect Talawanda Schools this year

BOE discusses construction at Talawanda Middle

Talawanda BOE 2025 audit report complete

Balancing the office and the dugout

Coach Kennel: Turning persistence into purpose