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A map of Oxford's properties, with alley lots shown in red

Alley lot moratorium extended, city votes to let lease option agreement for solar project expire

Developers will have to wait until January for a moratorium on alley lot development to lift. After three years of waiting for progress on a solar project, City Council voted to let the current option to lease agreement expire.

Brick Street Bar during the day

Assault outside Brick Street Bar leads to criminal charges

An assault Sept. 7 has led to charges for two suspects, including a felony count for strangulation. The assault occurred outside Brick Street Bar.

Bothast resigns from Talawanda board, citing 'personal attacks'; district plans to fill vacancy

Bothast resigns from Talawanda board, citing 'personal attacks'; district plans to fill vacancy

David Bothast resigned from the Talawanda Board of Education Sept. 9. One educator called Bothast's resignation a loss but said this could be a chance for the board to reset after a summer of tension.

Entrance to Talawanda High School

Talawanda accepting applications for vacant board position

The Talawanda School District will send applications to those interested in filling the current vacancy on the Board of Education starting Sept. 17.

The wastewater treatment plant in Oxford

Oxford proposes largest capital improvement plan in city history

The city's plan, which will be finalized in November and is still subject to revisions, includes $18.9 million in funding for improvements to the water treatment plant.

Robert Bilott stands on the edge of the Harr T. Wilks Theater stage as he lectures students and community members

Environmental lawyer speaks about forever chemicals during Miami lecture

Environmental Rob Bilott spoke to students and community members about dangerous chemicals impacting communities across the globe.

Talawanda board members sit behind a table on stage

David Bothast, first-term Talawanda board member, resigns

David Bothast, a member of the Talawanda Board of Education, resigned Sept. 9 following what he called a campaign of harassment targeting him and his family.