Oxford Observer

Although only 6% of Oxford residents identified as Black in the U.S. Census, about 12% of pedestrians stopped, but not arrested, in Oxford last year were Black.
Source: Oxford Police Community Relations and Review Committee
OPD data shows racial disparity among arrests
By Kasey Turman May 25, 2023

Although only 6% percent of Oxford residents are Black, nearly 10% of arrests by the Oxford Police Department in 2022 were of Black individuals. The number of arrests and citations given to Black individuals was highest since data collection began...

The number of arrests made by Oxford police was lower in 2022 than in 2021 or 2022.
Source: Oxford Police Community Relations and Review Committee
Oxford arrests down 32.1% from 2021
By Kasey Turman May 25, 2023

Oxford Police arrested fewer people in 2022 than in the previous two years.  Police recorded 386 arrests in 2022; 568 arrests in 2021; and 455 arrests in 2020. Chief John Jones said the difference reflected both a reduction in uptown bar traffic...

Alongside the unofficial start of summer, the Oxford Aquatic Center opens this Monday, May 29, Memorial Day.
Aquatic center opens Memorial Day weekend to kick-off swim season
By Devin Ankeney May 25, 2023

Summer in Oxford will be in full swing as the Oxford Aquatic Center opens this Monday, May 29. In addition, on Memorial Day Weekend, Hueston Woods will kick off its new season. The aquatic center, opening for its fifth year, will have many events like...

This bike was labeled against removal by Miami Police.
MUPD impounds nearly 100 bikes in roundup
By Kaylee Olmsted May 25, 2023

Helaine Alessio, professor and chair of the department of kinesiology and health, gave up her car seven years ago. She and her husband share a car, but she rides her bike two-and-a-half miles to work daily.  “I ride a bike—rain, snow, sleet or...

Memorial to remember 12-year-old Talawanda student
Memorial to remember 12-year-old Talawanda student
May 25, 2023

A memorial service will be May 27 for Abby Wood, the 12-year-old Talawanda Middle School student who died last week.  The Butler County Coroner’s office said on May 25 that the cause of death remained under investigation. “Abby was very artistic,...

Cathy Wagner speaks at the FAMily reUNION May 18 in Uptown Oxford.
Miami librarians to vote on whether to form union
By Kaylee Olmsted May 25, 2023

Miami University librarians are in the middle of a two-week voting period to form a union. A two-week-long election for a faculty union ended May 17, with 65% of the vote in favor of unionizing, according to unofficial results. The vote is expected...

City of Oxford Logo.
Oxford joins other Ohio municipalities to advocate for clean energy
May 25, 2023
OPD responds to shoplifting, blackmail calls
OPD responds to shoplifting, blackmail calls
May 25, 2023
Miami receives grant to develop renewable energy education for kids
Miami receives grant to develop renewable energy education for kids
May 25, 2023
Pyramid Hill invites people and their dogs to park
Pyramid Hill invites people and their dogs to park
May 25, 2023
Audubon field trip takes bird-watchers to Troy, Ohio
Audubon field trip takes bird-watchers to Troy, Ohio
May 25, 2023
Uptown concert series launches summer series with classic rock
May 25, 2023
Blood donors could win Taylor Swift tickets
Blood donors could win Taylor Swift tickets
May 25, 2023
Miami Police responds to fewer calls post-semester
Miami Police responds to fewer calls post-semester
May 25, 2023
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