Sign in Subscribe

Taylor Stumbaugh

Taylor Stumbaugh

Taylor Stumbaugh, a reporter for the Oxford Free Press, is a junior Journalism and Media and Communication major at Miami University. She can be reached at stumbata@miamioh.edu.

In a wooden display at the Butler County Fair, a red and white flag disposal box is showcased. Photo by Taylor Stumbaug

'A great patriotic program': Collinsville gains a flag disposal box

Beverly Foutz noticed that some residents in Collinsville didn't know how to properly dispose of flags. With the help of grant funding, she's aiming to change that.

On the corner of two roads is a green road sign and a red stop sign with a black SUV driving by.

Oxford woman dead after fatal car crash in Preble County

a 24-year-old woman died July 31 after crashing into a semi-truck on US-127 early in the morning. The Preble County Coroner's Office says it won't have full information for three to four weeks.

Ohio sales tax holiday begins, county considers updates to personnel policy

Ohio sales tax holiday begins, county considers updates to personnel policy

Ohio's 10-day sales tax holiday starts July 30 and applies to non-perishable goods and back-to-school items.

Football players run drills on the green turf in front of the blue and red stands. Photo by Taylor Stumbau

'We want to start winning': Talawanda football preps for start of season

Talawanda High School's football team is gearing up for its fall season. This year, the student athletes are looking to beat their 2-8 season last year.

Four kids show their pigs by tapping on them with plastic sticks to show in front of a crowd at the Butler County Fair.

Talawanda Barn Brave take on the Butler County Fair

Oxford and Talawanda residents of all ages came out to celebrate the Butler County Fair this week. Some kids participated for the first time, while others marked their last years in 4-H and FFA.

McCullough-Hyde Foundation approves 16 community grants

McCullough-Hyde Foundation approves 16 community grants

The McCullough-Hyde Foundation awarded $81,500 to 16 community organizations in its most recent grant cycle. Recipients included Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County.

Gas leak reported at Sunoco station, Ohio EPA on-scene

Gas leak reported at Sunoco station, Ohio EPA on-scene

The Ohio EPA responded this week to a gas leak at the Sunoco station in Oxford. A faulty filter released gasoline which ran onto the soil and a surface water drain.