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Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer

Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer

At the Dec. 3 meeting, police chief John Jones addressed council members to waive parking fees for the holiday season on account of Miami University students leaving Oxford during that time. Photo by Olivia Patel
City council approves bridge repairs and free holiday parking
By Olivia Patel December 5, 2024

At its Dec. 3 meeting, Oxford City Council addressed the upcoming lull in the winter season due to Miami University’s J-Term, as well as passing two development resolutions. The first resolution approved improvements made to the Black Covered Bridge...

Vickie Ralph and Sarah Singleton work the front-of-house register and bar while giving out samples at Hanover Winery.
Area winery offers events and award-winning wine
By Lily Schlobohm December 5, 2024

If you're looking to break away from the usual High Street bars and restaurants in Oxford,  Hanover Winery is an option for your next date night or an evening out with friends. Located just a short drive from Oxford, this award-winning, fully operational...

A couple holds hands while walking by Uptown Park. Photo by Gina Roth
Oxford mixes holiday spirit with fresh snow
By Gina Roth December 5, 2024

A slideshow of pictures mixes holiday decorations with the season's first snow fall.

Uptown Blends made their window decorations pop with popular Christmas character, The Grinch.
Shop local businesses and vote for their store decorations
By Kaitlin McDowell December 5, 2024

The holiday season is often known as the season of giving, but it has been turned into the season of sales and shopping. Although advertised as easy and cheap, these commercial sales have taken the personal aspect out of holiday shopping. The Oxford Chamber...

Music Academy lights up the town with Christmas light contest
Music Academy lights up the town with Christmas light contest
By Chloe Southard December 5, 2024

To bring in the holiday season, the Oxford Music Academy is holding its second annual Christmas light contest. Oxford residents may enter the contest now through Dec. 7 by submitting a display on the Oxford Music Academy’s website. Voting will begin...

Housing
Church group works to address homelessness
By Molly Keyser December 5, 2024

The Oxford Area Solutions for Housing (OASH) non-profit organization will count the unhoused residents in Oxford again in January 2025. The...

Mayor William Snavely speaks on behalf of homeowners in November celebration. Photo provided by Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity celebrates completion of Oxford subdivision
By Maria Almeida December 5, 2024

Habitat for Humanity recently celebrated the completion of the Reckford Wood Subdivision in Oxford located off US 27, marking a significant milestone...

The magic of birdwatching in the winter
The magic of birdwatching in the winter
By Hannah Sander December 5, 2024

It’s around 9 a.m. and just 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The frozen ground crunches beneath the weight of my steps and the fallen leaves that cover...

Derek Womble (left), Emma Rutledge, Azul Cook, Barb Womble and Eich Buscher sit down to Thanksgiving dinner. Photo provided by Margaret Cook
Pack your plate to enjoy your holiday dinners
By Azul Cook December 5, 2024

It truly ’tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to do that than with a holiday feast? Thanksgiving and Christmas make for two separate...

Letter from the editor: We’re taking a short break, happy holidays!
By Sacha DeVroomen Bellman December 5, 2024

This will be the last issue of the Oxford Observer for the fall semester. We will return Feb. 6, 2025, with 14 new reporters for the spring semester.  We...

Happy Holidays
The Observer will go on holiday hiatus between semesters. Thanks for reading! We will be back Feb. 6 with our next issue!
Holiday events
Annual Chocolate Meltdown at OCAC in January
Annual Chocolate Meltdown at OCAC in January
Make art and new friends at Oxford Lane Library
Oxford Lane Library hosts mega book and DVD sale
Oxford Lane Library hosts mega book and DVD sale
OCAC to host second Friday celebration Dec. 13
OCAC to host second Friday celebration Dec. 13
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