Local Legends: Building walls and crashing gates
Harry Thobe was one of Oxford's most famous — and eccentric — sports fans. He's known for both his gameday antics and his prolific stonework in and around town.
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Oxford announces new Parks and Recreation Director; first day set for May
Chad Smith, Deputy Director of Butler County MetroParks, will take over the Oxford Parks and Recreation department in May.
Miami poised to move forward with Cook Field arena planning and fundraising
Public opposition went largely unaddressed during a meeting where Miami administrators and university officials seemed excited to proceed with plans to construct an arena on Cook Field.
Committee recommends arena construction on Cook Field
Cook Field has been chosen as the final recommendation for where to put a new arena to replace Millett Hall. If constructed, the arena will join a hotel development planned for the site, and the intramural fields will move elsewhere.
Committee identifies two potential arena sites for further consideration
Members of the Miami community received a survey Jan. 28 asking for feedback on two potential arena sites, down from the nine buildable sites previously identified by a university map.
Miami creates site selection committee for new arena as Board of Trustees approves initial planning funds
Miami University's plans to replace Millett Hall are one step closer to reality after the Board of Trustees approved a resolution to spend up to $3.5 million on preliminary architectural services.
Local memorial fund supports youth hockey through competition and scholarships
Board members for the Taylor Metcalf Memorial Fund are gearing up for a youth hockey tournament this December. The fund, named in honor of a Talawanda student who died in 1995, supports hockey players through scholarships.