Oxford Observer

Oxford’s property tax increase is projected to be lower than Butler County’s median increase.
Talawanda to benefit from projected property tax hike
By Luke Macy September 28, 2023

Property owners in Oxford can expect their annual property taxes to go up an average of 30%, according to Butler County Auditor Nancy Nix. For the owner of a typical house that had been assessed for around $220,000, it means the annual tax bill could...

Treena Newcomer smiles in front of the womens care center sign.
Advocates gearing up for abortion election
By Lane Mameniskis September 28, 2023

Advocates both for and against abortion rights are preparing for the Nov. 7 general election, when a proposed constitutional Ohio amendment protecting a right to abortion will appear on the ballot. Butler County advocates – both Planned Parenthood,...

Lilah Rodbro, 5, climbs on the new playground equipment at Kramer Elementary School.
Teachers feel squeezed by new Talawanda school schedule
By Kaylee Olmsted September 28, 2023

Due to schedule changes, Kramer Elementary School teacher Sarah Riede said she now has only 10 minutes to prepare before students come through the door in the morning, compared to the 45 minute prep period last school year. Teachers also get 15 minutes...

Since Ohio’s deregulation of electricity in 2001, customers have been able to choose their own providers.
Oxford and Reily voters to consider electrical aggregation
By Henri Robbins September 28, 2023

Unincorporated Oxford Township, along with several other Butler County townships and villages, will vote on electrical aggregation in their communities at the polls Nov. 7. This vote will determine whether officials can purchase electricity for their...

Andrew Stuckert, head coach of the Talawanda varisty football team
Stuckert coaches Talawanda football to first win of the season
By Lily Neilan September 28, 2023

Under the new leadership of head coach Andrew Stuckert, the Talawanda varsity football team is strengthening its chemistry while simultaneously adding as many new players as possible to the mix.  New recruits were a big part of the team’s last win...

Talawanda School District has moved down from last years report card rankings
Talawanda School District has moved down from last year's report card rankings
September 28, 2023

The Talawanda School District moved from the 318th-ranked to the 326th-ranked public district in the state, as measured by student proficiency test scores, according to the performance index of school districts released by the Ohio Department of Education...

Weekly calls to MUPD are up
Weekly calls to MUPD are up
September 28, 2023
Bicycle thefts increase in Oxford
Bicycle thefts increase in Oxford
September 28, 2023
The Talawanda Varsity Football team runs a drill at practice.
Boys soccer breaks three-loss streak
September 28, 2023
Health inspector issues no citations
Health inspector issues no citations
September 28, 2023
Dan Povenmire, the co-creator of “Phineas and Ferb” and contributor to many other popular animated shows, will speak at Miami University
‘Phineas and Ferb’ creator coming to Miami
September 28, 2023
Meet the candidates in the Nov. 7 election
Meet the candidates in the Nov. 7 election
September 28, 2023
Oxford Presbyterian Church opens blood drive
Oxford Presbyterian Church opens blood drive
September 28, 2023
Pioneer Life returns to Bebb MetroPark
Pioneer Life returns to Bebb MetroPark
September 28, 2023
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