Oxford housing commission considers tools to support tenants
Oxford's Housing Advisory Commissions considered ways to protect tenants against evictions and help renters understand their rights during a December meeting.
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Lawyer leading Miami University negotiations with faculty union named in criminal indictment
The Ohio Investigative Unit and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office have named a lawyer working for Miami University in an indictment related to illegal bars. The lawyer, who has been working on union negotiations, is accused of tampering with records.
Local trust awards $90k in funding to local history initiatives
The W.E. Smith Family Charitable Trust gave nearly $26,000 in funding to local history programs and initiatives this fall. The trust has provided more than $90,000 in funding to organizations across Southwest Ohio this year.
Kiwanis leads local bell ringing effort to benefit TOPSS, Salvation Army
The Kiwanis Club of Oxford is once again leading a bell ringing campaign to raise money for the local food pantry. Last year, the December campaign brought in $12,000.
Hefner Fund approaches scholarship and grant application deadline
Talawanda seniors interested in scholarships, as well as local organizations looking for funding to support youth-related initiatives, are approaching a deadline to apply for support through the Hefner Fund.
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.
Talawanda looks to future with five-year forecast, slew of policy changes
Talawanda's treasurer is forecasting a balanced budget for the next several years while the HR director proposed more than 40 policy and bylaw changes during a Nov. 21 meeting.