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Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer

Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer

The ever-growing line outside of Brick Street at 5:30 a.m. as students and residents began to celebrate Green Beer Day. Photo by Joe Zak.
Green Beer Day offers opportunity to foster sense of community
By Joe Zak March 20, 2025

Green Beer Day is one of Oxford’s oldest traditions that can also help to foster a sense of community within the city.  At 5:30  Thursday morning, Elizabeth Siegle opened up Uptown Blends, located at 20 E High St, hoping to be a part of that.  She...

Aubrey Bryan, Allison Kacmarcik, Lily Jarosik 

Aubrey Bryan, Allison Kacmarcik, Lily Jarosik come with book bags from class to join the protest for their education.
Miami students protest Senate Bill 1
By Chelsea Fall March 20, 2025

  Miami University students held a peaceful protest march on campus to protest Senate Bill 1.  Students met at Pulley Tower on campus to protest the bill, which threatens the diversity, equity and inclusion program (DEI) at Miami. The...

Barkham Park is the second dog park in Oxford and has areas for large and small dogs on Bonham Road.
Oxford opens Barkham Park, expanding spaces for local pups
By Cameron Johnson March 20, 2025

As spring starts and the sun begins to shine brighter, it is important to remember that dogs need sunlight too. So what better way to do this than by spending time at Oxford’s newest addition—a new dog park on Bonham Road called Barkham Dog Park. It...

Wild Berry began selling incense and leather but now sells a variety of products including crystals, pipes, jewelry and other classic hippie shop items.
Wild Berry smells success with its products in Oxford
By Addison Lenhart March 20, 2025

If you've ever walked in Uptown Oxford down High Street and the smell of incense filled your nose, you probably just walked by Wild Berry.  Wild Berry was founded in 1971 by Miami graduate, Marc Biales, and began as a small leather shop.  "I...

Students and their families engage in the materials Audubon Miami provided during the 11th Annual bird art exhibition in OCAC
Audubon Miami Valley emphasizes community outreach and awareness
By Grace Grover March 20, 2025

Marlene Hoffman found her passion in bird watching and carried it over to her organization. Now president of Audubon Miami Valley, she said she joined the organization in the late 80s to 90s after she recognized her love for birds influenced by her mother.  The...

A group of dancers perform at the Interfaith Center’s open house.
Miami’s Interfaith Center offers resources across religious boundaries
By Nick McNeil March 20, 2025

The Interfaith Center at Miami University provides opportunities for both students and the Oxford community to familiarize themselves with different religions. The center’s director, Geneva Blackmer, says its mission is to bring people in the community...

Miami Recreation Center has fitness and aquatic classes as well as a climbing wall and lifting facilities. Photo by Mia Zurich.
Miami Rec Center is for all of Oxford citizens, not just students
By Mia Zurich March 20, 2025

The Miami University Recreation and Fitness Center offers more than just a place for students to lift weights. Oxford residents use it to work out as well. Memberships are available to everyone in Oxford. Children over 12 are welcome to come when accompanied...

Miami track and field ready to sprint into spring season
Miami track and field ready to sprint into spring season
By Cole Likovetz March 20, 2025

During the winter to spring transition, Miami University’s track and field team begins its outdoor season. The RedHawks host the Blizzard Buster Friday, March 21, marking the first competition of the outdoor season.  The track and field...

Talawanda boys tennis serves up new season of competition
Talawanda boys tennis serves up new season of competition
By Andrew Relvas March 20, 2025

The Talawanda Brave boys tennis season is ramping up its preparation for the upcoming 2025 season.  Last year the Brave won the Southwest Ohio Conference and are looking to repeat as conference champs and remain a dangerous team in Southwest...

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