2 healthcare training programs to launch at THS in 2026
Talawanda High School will introduce two new healthcare training programs in 2026 through Butler Tech, giving students the chance to earn CNA and LPN credentials before graduation.
Community
Oxford's hotel tax surpasses expectations, allows for new investments
Officials discuss public safety upgrades and the state’s THC ban during Oct. 10 Community Improvement Corporation meeting.
Mural delay, targeted art submissions head PACO meeting
Members of the Public Arts Commission of Oxford (PACO) met Oct. 13 to discuss multiple murals, next year’s art submissions for the city municipal building and an update on the initiative to join a statewide celebration of writer Toni Morrison.
Red Door Community Concerts: Keeping Oxford in tune
As Oxford shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church found a new way to bring people together – through music. That effort soon became the Red Door Community Concerts, an annual series that continues to fill the city with music and connection.
Volunteers to clear invasive plants, restore habitat at Hueston Woods
Join Audubon Miami Valley at Hueston Woods State Park on Saturday, Oct. 18, to help remove invasive plants and protect native habitats. The volunteer project runs from 1 to 3 p.m. and supports the park’s old-growth forest and wildlife diversity.
Oxford celebrates 60th annual Apple Butter Festival
The festival, sponsored by the Oxford Museum Association, welcomed locals and students Saturday and Sunday at the Doty Homestead in Hueston Woods State Park. Homemade apple butter, artisan vendors and even some alpacas and a llama were features of the event.
Oxford city funds, spending may increase in FY26
The Oxford City Council discussed its proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026.