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.
Briefs
Stahlheber Road set for temporary closure next week
Stahlheber Road will be closed July 29-Aug. 2 for a culvert replacement.
Talawanda Band to hold annual mattress sale fundraiser
The Talawanda Band is raising money through a mattress sale this year, with funds going toward student participation fees, new instruments and more.
W.E. Smith Family Charitable Trust awards more than $60k in grants to local historical organizations
The Reily Township Historical Society, Oxford Museum Association and more received grants totaling $64,000 from a private trust this year. The grants are given to southwest Ohio organizations focused on historic preservation and education.
Blue Shirt Bunch helps residents flying solo at events
The Blue Shirt Bunch is trying to make Oxford events more inclusive by lending their time to locals nervous about going out alone.
Public Art Commission debates final three artists for Oxford mural project
Oxford's public art commission decided to give three finalists an extra month to adjust their proposals for a 40-foot mural near Peffer Park.
Oxford Township Trustees tentatively agree to increase funding to Oxford Fire Department
The Oxford Township Trustees discussed nuisance properties, using American Rescue Plan Act funding to support TOPSS and Oxford Seniors, and more at its June 10 meeting.