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Stella Powers

Stella Powers

Stella Powers, a reporter for the Oxford Free Press, is a sophomore journalism major at Miami University from Wooster, Ohio. She can be reached at powers40@miamioh.edu

A three-story brick building labeled "Lee and Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm"

College@Elm aims to provide innovation hub for Southwest Ohio businesses

The College@Elm, a partnership between Miami University and Oxford, is meant to give the local economy a boost by diversifying local businesses. Lee Fisher, the building's namesake, and one state representative say they hope the project inspires future innovation centers elsewhere.

Oxford citizens and college students gathering around the pavillion to enjoy the live music

Oxford community gathers uptown for local 'Oxtoberfest' celebration

Oxford residents celebrated the arrival of fall with beer, bounce houses and more during the city's third annual Oxtoberfest.

Jimmy Leach seen playing his trumpet

Red Door Community Concerts series brings unique live music to Oxford

For the past three years, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church has brought music to Oxford with its Red Door Community Concerts. In its fourth year, the series has an eclectic lineup of musicians, from a lute player to a jazz vocalist.

A firetruck parks across the yellow line on Campus Avenue

Issue 2: Voters set to decide on Fire and EMS levy to address budget shortfall

This November, Oxford residents will decide whether to pass a levy which would provide $1.284 million per year to the Oxford Fire Department through increased property taxes. Miami University will provide the department with an additional $1.27 million per year, but only if the levy passes.

Photo of the Whirpool Galaxy, a glowing spiral in a sky full of stars

Darrtown resident builds observatory in his backyard, shares astronomical findings with community

When Michael Titus looks up at the stars, he does it through an observatory he built in his own back yard to help him photograph the universe.

Robert Bilott stands on the edge of the Harr T. Wilks Theater stage as he lectures students and community members

Environmental lawyer speaks about forever chemicals during Miami lecture

Environmental Rob Bilott spoke to students and community members about dangerous chemicals impacting communities across the globe.

Charles Roberts seen in his kitchen holding a copy of his upcoming book

‘I’m 82 years old and I’m starting a new career:’ Oxford resident to publish book of poems and stories

Years after retiring, Charles Roberts has discovered a new passion for writing. He says his first book, which he is self-publishing soon, was divinely inspired.