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Long-planned affordable housing project ends before breaking ground: City cites ‘untenable’ rent prices

Oxford City Council voted to end an agreement with developers for a planned cottage community on Dec. 3. Also during the meeting, council approved a contract for Black Covered Bridge improvements and passed a resolution regarding on-campus developments.

The choir practicing warmups prior to their rehearsal.

Miami Choral Collective brings university and community together through music

A new choir is made up of both Oxford residents and Miami students and faculty is set to hold its debut concert soon.

King Library with a "Welcome Home" banner strung above the front entrance

Miami librarian says community programs, classes at risk during union bargaining

Some educational programming held by Miami University librarians could be at risk based on negotiations to establish a contract with the new union, one librarian said.

The Phi Delt Gates in front of Slant Walk

Slant Walk Green among potential locations for Millett replacement, university committee says

The green space next to Slant Walk is one of several locations Miami University may be considering to construct a new arena, according to members of the university's Campus Planning Committee.

Hundreds of dessert plates on a table in the Oxford Seniors building

How to celebrate Thanksgiving in Oxford this year

From ice skating to enjoying a community meal with friends and family, Oxford has no shortage of ways for you to celebrate Thanksgiving this year.

The Old Townie: Thanks for our empathies

Oxford has no shortage of nonprofit organizations to give to this holiday season. While Miami University receives plenty of high-profile donations, columnist Steve Schnabl writes that residents and alumni alike should consider giving to smaller local nonprofits.

A newspaper advertisement for a Simon & Garfunkel performance at Millett Hall

Save Millett: Arena over troubled water

With Miami University considering demolishing Millett Hall to build a new arena, Oxford Free Press Board Secretary Richard Campbell looks back at one iconic performance in the arena.