Oxford resident faces incumbent in state senate race George Lang, an Ohio State Senator who represents most of Butler County, is running to keep his seat against Democratic challenger Tom Cooke.
Local Democrats reach voters at candidate forum; Republicans opt not to attend Three Oxford residents running for office joined three other Democratic candidates at a forum to speak to voters. All Butler County candidates in contested races were invited to attend, but two Democrats and all Republicans opted out.
Confused about Issue 1? You’re not alone. Guest columnist Kathie Brinkman writes that confusing ballot language has left Ohio voters unsure about Issue 1, a measure which would put the redistricting process in the hands of a 15-member citizen commission.
Talawanda earns 4.5 stars on state report card; uneven results across buildings Talawanda exceeded state standards on its report card this year, with especially high marks for its graduation rate and gap closing. Not every building had similarly high scores.
Ohio’s largest native fruit is ripe on trees now Pawpaws aren't as popular as some mass-grown fruits like apples and bananas, but they're just as good. Make sure to eat them quickly so they don't spoil.
Butler County Board of Elections cooperating with investigation of potential election law violations Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose referred 20 counties to their local prosecutors for suspected election law violations, including Butler County.
Recreational marijuana sales begin in Oxford As dispensaries across the state opened their doors Aug. 6, it was to customers legally buying recreational marijuana for the first time. Oxford's two dispensaries have both officially begun selling products for recreational use.