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Early voting is closed in Ohio: What turnout has looked like in Butler County

Early voting has officially ended in Ohio for the 2024 election. In Butler County, more than a third of voters have already cast their ballots, either by absentee ballot or through early in-person voting.

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Local Legends: The persistent dream

O.T. Jackson was born in Oxford, Ohio, but his life and career took him all across the state and eventually to Colorado, where he started his own settlement.

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New approach to zoning, listing on National Register of Historic Places among suggestions at Oxford town hall

Oxford is in the early stages of a nine-month process to create a unified development code and update its historic preservation guidelines. The city has contracted with consulting firm McKenna to help.

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Local children, families and pets dress up for OPRD Trick-or-Treat

Plenty of families showed up for Oxford Parks and Recreation's annual Uptown Trick-or-Treating event.

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Butler County first responders assist with Hurricane Milton relief efforts

When natural disasters like Hurricane Milton Strike, a national network of first responders, including dozens of Butler County residents, are ready to help.

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Miami precincts have lowest voter turnout rates in county

In past elections, the voter turnout for precincts centered on Miami University's campus has been under 20% in some cases. Among the causes, college students who graduate and don't update their voter registration could impact the numbers.

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Oxford proposes increased budget for 2025

City staff and officials considered Oxford's proposed budget for 2025 during a work session Oct. 17. General fund expenditures could increase by more than 10% under the proposal.