New teachers excited for start of school year at Talawanda
Across the Talawanda, 13 new teachers started their first year in the district this week. Those teachers include three at Bogan Elementary.
Sean Scott
Back to School Bash helps kids celebrate start of school year
Hundreds of families came out to the Back to School Bash on Aug. 11 in preparation for the start of the school year at Talawanda.
Two new members sworn in to College Corner Village Council
After most village staff and a majority of the village council resigned this summer, College Corner has officially started to fill positions. Two new council members were sworn in at an August meeting.
Oxford parent shares daughter's journey with cognitive testing in new book
When Louisa Casper took her first IQ test as she prepared to enter kindergarten, her mom started a yearslong journey of her own, uncovering the history of cognitive testing and its impact on education today. That discovery is the basis for Pepper Stetler's new book, "A Measure of Intelligence."
Residents want a new skatepark: Parks & Rec says that's a long-term investment
After a Facebook post about Oxford's skatepark garnered numerous responses, Parks and Recreation made some repairs. City staff say a full revamp of the park is tentatively scheduled for 2027, but it will be a costly investment.
Oxford to receive money in PFAS contamination settlement
Oxford will be reimbursed for all costs associated with testing its water for harmful PFAS chemicals thanks to a class action settlement against 3M. The lawyer who exposed the dangers of PFAS is set to speak at Miami University later this year.
Homeless encampment clean-up and past board dysfunction discussed at Talawanda board meeting
During a board meeting Aug. 8, Talawanda officials discussed cleaning up a homeless encampment on school property and whether to make changes to public comment. One employee said dysfunction at board meetings has become "embarrassing" for staff.