Teacher placed on leave following student drug citation
A teacher at Talawanda Middle School is on administrative leave after being referenced in a citation issued to two students for juvenile marijuana possession.
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Entertainment venue could be on its way in Oxford
An indoor putt-putt course and three escape rooms could soon open on South Locust Street after the plan got approval in Oxford's Planning Commission.
City council approves new Rumpke contract, set to vote on 2025 budget at next meeting
During a recent City Council meeting, Oxford's officials agreed to a new contract with Rumpke for waste services and heard first readings for several ordinances related to the 2025 budget. Enjoy Oxford could experience funding changes based on one ordinance if it passes.
Halloween weekend crime on downward trend from previous years, OPD says
Halloween celebrations stretched over two weekends this year, but local law enforcement says the festivities were quieter than previous years.
Lane Libraries Levy passes, secures long-term funding
Voters opted to renew a levy to support the Lane Library system in western Butler County. On the other side of the county, an increased levy for the MidPointe Library system failed.
Issue 2 passes in Butler County, providing Fire and EMS with more funding and resources
Voters in Oxford overwhelmingly voted to pass a Fire and EMS levy which will raise nearly $1.3 million per year for the Oxford Fire Department.
Republicans fare well in local, statewide races
Republican candidates including newcomer Diane Mullins and incumbent State Senator George Lang won their races by wide margins in Butler County.