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Oxford Observer

Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer

Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer

The Oxford Observer says farewell and thank you in its last edition
By Sacha DeVroomen Bellman, editor • May 8, 2025

Today’s edition of The Oxford Observer will be the last. This news site started eight years ago to bring local news to the Oxford community....

Proposed law will require more documentation to register to vote
Proposed law will require more documentation to register to vote
By Chelsea Fall May 8, 2025

  The Safeguard American Voters Eligibility (SAVE) Act is meant to prevent non-citizens from voting in the next election season. However, it has received criticism from several organizations nationwide. Millions of Americans may have trouble...

Logos created by myself, symbolizing community support through donations of essential pantry items.
Miami partners with TOPPS for food and furniture donations
By Alex Hayes May 8, 2025

As Miami University students gear up to leave campus, TOPPS and other charities will benefit from their donations. Students donated food and other items such as mattress toppers, ottomans to TOPPS and ShareFest.  The Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social...

Trivia: A staple of weeknight activities in Oxford
By Grace Grover May 8, 2025

The bars in Oxford are big on trivia. Enthusiasts can find a bar hosting trivia night four out of the seven days of the week. Oxford bars typically only hold them within the semester.  On Monday, the Woods, also known as “New Bar,” has trivia...

Residents of the Oxford Senior Living Facility taking part in an OMA project. Photo provided by Grace Sheridan.
OMA connects generations through art
By Mia Zurich May 8, 2025

Opening Minds Through the Arts is a program that encourages intergenerational connections through abstract art projects. Olivia Lokon started OMA at Miami University in 2007, but it has since expanded now with 57 branches. Grace Sheridan joined OMA...

Mark Niebes, 36, fishes off the dock of the Hueston Woods Lodge.
Historic Hueston Woods enters its most popular season
By Cameron Johnson May 8, 2025

As the weather gets warmer, many residents of Oxford will flock to Hueston Woods. The park, about five miles outside of Oxford, has nearly 3,000 acres of land, a 625-acre lake and a forest deemed a National Natural Landmark. The park is named...

Summer in Oxford
Uptown Oxford is host to a number of events throughout the summer, including the Summer Music Series and Red Brick Fridays.
Music events provide Oxford entertainment throughout summer
By Reece Hollowell May 8, 2025

During the summer months when the vast majority of Miami University students leave Oxford, the town still finds ways to stay lively. Two series...

Spring into summer with Oxford Lane Library programs
Spring into summer with Oxford Lane Library programs
By Taylor Powers May 8, 2025

Oxford Lane Library has been preparing for its version of summer camp, “Camp Lane,” which encompasses programs it will host over the next...

The alley between S. Main Street and S. Poplar Street is home to a new Oxford mural and popular restaurant Mac & Joe’s. Photo by Nick McNeil.
Weekly events for residents in the community
By Nick McNeil May 8, 2025

Uptown Oxford is seen as the center of entertainment for both residents and Miami students. Throughout the week, multiple establishments will...

Seniors Milo Flaspoler and Davy Ellenberger’s records in non-conference and SWOC play.
Talawanda tennis seniors to play final matches with the Brave
By Andrew Relvas May 8, 2025

With the boys tennis season winding down, two seniors on the Talawanda boys tennis team are soaking up the final moments of the year.  Senior...

Evan Ipsaro elevates for a jumper over Brant Byers.
Miami men’s basketball has unfinished business for the 2025-26 season
By Addison Lenhart May 8, 2025

As summer workouts begin for Miami University’s men’s basketball team, expectations have begun to surround the program following their historic...

Miami tennis dominates conference play, but strikes out in tournament
Miami tennis dominates conference play, but strikes out in tournament
By Cole Likovetz May 8, 2025

Going .500 in a year is expected from coaches and players in any sport, meaning the team has the same amount of wins as losses. The Miami University...

Oxford's Wine and Craft Beer Festival will happen May 31 Uptown. Logo of festival provided.
Wine and Craft Beer Festival comes to Uptown Park
Miami 2025 Alumni Weekend is June 6-8
Miami 2025 Alumni Weekend is June 6-8
Pickle and Pig celebrates Mother’s Day with brunch
Pickle and Pig celebrates Mother’s Day with brunch
Miami hosts youth hockey camp at Goggin
Miami hosts youth hockey camp at Goggin
Couple to share their recent Australia trip finds
Couple to share their recent Australia trip finds
Miami to welcome first-year students for orientation late May-June
Miami to welcome first-year students for orientation late May-June