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Sean Scott

Sean Scott is an award-winning journalist and founding editor of the Oxford Free Press. He can be reached at editor@oxfreepress.com.

Portrait of Benjamin Harrison standing in front of a desk

Miami alumnus who rose to U.S. presidency parallels Biden’s term in office

When Joe Biden left office last week, he joined a Miami University alumnus as the only presidents in history to serve single terms between non-consecutive terms of the same president.

Funding education: How comparisons do — and don’t — play a role in school decisions

Funding education: How comparisons do — and don’t — play a role in school decisions

Ohio collects a wealth of data on school districts across the state. How that data is used in comparisons and decisions depends on who you ask.

Jimmy Carter holds up a Nobel Peace Prize

Reflections: Jimmy Carter

In the decades following his one-term in the nation's highest office, Jimmy Carter redefined what the post-presidency could be.

Oxford Police Department exterior

OPD to hold free three-month Citizens Police Academy

Looking to learn more about how local law enforcement works? The Oxford Police Department is holding a three-month course on everything from undercover investigations to the court system.

Lara Fening sits in front of her computer monitors

Lieutenant Lara Fening, 28-year OPD officer, set to retire this month

Lara Fening worked her way from patrol officer to lieutenant during her nearly three-decade career with the Oxford Police Department. Now, she's ready to retire.

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New legislation for sidewalk snow clearance in Oxford could be on the way

Under a newly proposed ordinance, Oxford could clear snow from sidewalks that property owners don't handle themselves, then bill those owners.

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Interested in local office? Here’s what’s on the ballot in 2025

Looking to run for office instead of just voting this year? Several local governing bodies including Oxford City Council and the Talawanda Board of Education will have seats up for election in 2025.