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Pepper Stetler sits next to her daughter Louisa Stetler on a bench in a park

Oxford parent shares daughter's journey with cognitive testing in new book

When Louisa Casper took her first IQ test as she prepared to enter kindergarten, her mom started a yearslong journey of her own, uncovering the history of cognitive testing and its impact on education today. That discovery is the basis for Pepper Stetler's new book, "A Measure of Intelligence."

A young biker rides up a ramp at the Oxford skatepark

Residents want a new skatepark: Parks & Rec says that's a long-term investment

After a Facebook post about Oxford's skatepark garnered numerous responses, Parks and Recreation made some repairs. City staff say a full revamp of the park is tentatively scheduled for 2027, but it will be a costly investment.

Three baby deer stand in grass in front of a white shed

Is Oxford’s deer management program enough to cull the herd?

Oxford's deer management is 15 years old, but last season it had its lowest harvest ever. Some residents don't think it's doing enough to minimize the negative impacts of deer overpopulation.

Dylan Downing stands on a construction site wearing a hard hat and using a saw to cut a large pipe

Miami University athletes volunteer for affordable housing construction in Oxford

Miami's athletic department has partnered with Habitat for Humanity, sending student athletes to volunteer their time constructing housing in Oxford.

Butler County Commissioners approve additional funding for Miami manufacturing hub

Butler County Commissioners approve additional funding for Miami manufacturing hub

Butler County's Board of Commissioners allocated an additional $5 million to a Miami University manufacturing hub, including $4 million in ARPA funding.

Three fire enignes lined up outside the Oxford Fire Department

Formal agreement with Miami University puts fire department funding one step closer

This November, voters will decide whether to provide extra funding to the Oxford Fire Department through a tax levy. Miami University will give $1.27 million to the department each year for 10 years, but only if the levy passes.

Oxford's High Street at midday under a blue sky

From the Editor: Introducing the Oxford Free Press

Hey folks! The first time I set foot in Oxford was in 2019, and I was trying to decide where to apply for college. My friend Grace had landed at Miami University, and she spoke highly of it. On a whim, I decided to add it to a two-day excursion