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Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer

Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer

Data breach leads to call for school board member resignation
Data breach leads to call for school board member resignation
By Lily Bayer April 3, 2025

One Talawanda board member is calling for the resignation of one of his fellow school board members. Pat Meade, a Talawanda Board of Education member, called for Dawn King to resign at the March 26, special session meeting.  The request comes...

Four of the new charging stations are expected to be located in the northeast corner of the Uptown parking lot at the corner of Church and Main Streets.
Oxford to install EV charging stations Uptown
By Riley Crabtree April 3, 2025

The Oxford City Council passed a resolution to begin development of electric vehicle charging stations at two locations in Oxford at its April 1 meeting.  Six new charging stations will be constructed. Four will be located at the Uptown parking lot,...

The exterior of Chocolate Euphoria, which is located at 11 W. Church St. Photo by Joe Zak.
Chocolate Euphoria brings a taste of Dubai to Oxford
By Joe Zak April 3, 2025

Chocolate Euphoria is adding international sweetness to Oxford’s diverse dining options this week.  Yousef Zayed, 21-years-old, and Sami Abuattiyeh, 20-years-old, opened a store in Cincinnati a year ago and are now expanding to Oxford. Zayed is...

Perry Gordon stands next to his wall of confiscated weapons in the evidence room.
OPD property technician career leads back to public service
By Patrick Sinclair April 3, 2025

Former director of parking and transportation services and part-time English instructor Perry Gordon walked out with a layoff notice in the spring of 2010 after years of service at Miami University. This layoff opened up opportunities for Gordon, and...

Thread Up accepts all kind of apparrel, but will start charging 25 cents a pound for donations besides socks and other freejects.
Thread Up begins charging for some textile drop-offs
By Alex Hayes April 3, 2025

Thread Up started charging 25 cents per pound for the drop-off of textiles at its facility at the beginning of March. The non-profit also began hosting the “freejects,” allowing customers to bring in certain clothing items free of charge.  The...

Emaralys, Sarah Glifford and Jennifer George discuss the chapter of “The Wild Robot” they’re listening to. Photo by Taylor Powers
Lane Library offers book club for adults with disabilities
By Taylor Powers April 3, 2025

  It’s 1 p.m. Thursday, March 27, in the Havighurst Meeting Room at Oxford Lane Library. “The Next Chapter: Book Club” is about to begin its meeting. Sarah Glifford, a public services librarian at Oxford Lane Library, sets up the...

Bengals owner Mike Brown and Miami University President Gregory Crawford shake hands over partnership between the football team and school. Photo provided by Miami University.
Cincinnati Bengals announce partnership with Miami University
By Chelsea Fall April 3, 2025

Miami University became the official university of the Cincinnati Bengals starting an educational partnership with the NFL team.  Miami and the Cincinnati Bengals announced this partnership March 26. The decision solidifies the university and the...

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