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.
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Miami students get in on polling business for 2024 election
Miami University students got to try their hands at polling ahead of the 2024 election and will spend time analyzing their findings during the rest of the fall semester.
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.
Talawanda teacher on administrative leave following political social media post
The Talawanda School District is investigating a high school English teacher's conduct following a social media post about the 2024 election which appeared to be filmed on school property.
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.
Trump wins: What Oxford voters had to say at the polls
Donald Trump won the presidential election decisively, carrying every swing state that has been called so far. Voters in and around Oxford were anxious and motivated on Election Day.