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Upcoming Events Before and After the New Year
Upcoming Events Before and After the New Year
December 7, 2023
Penn Station East Coast Subs is a deli-style restaurant located at 3612 Southpointe Parkway.
Businesses compete for workers as three new Oxford restaurants open
December 7, 2023
Slocum and friends bring a taste of Oxford Farmers Market to council
Slocum and friends bring a taste of Oxford Farmers Market to council
December 7, 2023
The county receives just below 10% of gross property taxes paid by Oxford residents, while schools receive over half. Source: 2022-Treasurer Rate Sheet from Butler County Treasurer website
Butler County Commissioners elect not to collect $6 million property taxes
December 7, 2023
Running back Kevin Davis making a run during Miami’s 2023 homecoming game. Photo provided by Miami News and Information.
Local residents excited to watch Miami RedHawks bowl game on national TV
December 7, 2023
Jessica sat on Santa’s lap and told him what she wants for Christmas.
Santa makes an early visit to Oxford for the good boys and girls
December 7, 2023
Inspector gives one violation and one food license
Inspector gives one violation and one food license
December 7, 2023
Miami police see a decline in reports compared to last week
Miami police see a decline in reports compared to last week
December 7, 2023
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Mathew Mercer (left) speaks on Monday at Hall Auditorium.

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Complaints lead to two inspections

Complaints lead to two inspections • 2708 Views

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Follett’s Miami Co-Op Bookstore opened at 110 E. High St. in 1971. It remained at this location until 2015 and, eventually, closed in 2019.

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From top right clockwise: Chris Otto (incumbent), Andrew Langsner (challenger), Dawn King (challenger), Ivan Carver (challenger), Rebecca Howard (incumbent) and Kathleen Knight-Abowitz (incumbent).

School finances at the center of Talawanda School Board race • 643 Views

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Science teacher Heidi Schran sits at her desk in Talawanda High School. Schran filled out a grant to record next year’s total eclipse after hearing about the award from a Miami professor.

Talawanda students to document rare eclipse for national project • 469 Views

Police Chief John Jones

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March 11, 2020
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Upcoming Events Before and After the New Year
Upcoming Events Before and After the New Year
Inspector gives one violation and one food license
Inspector gives one violation and one food license
Miami police see a decline in reports compared to last week
Miami police see a decline in reports compared to last week
OPD responds to multiple vehicle-related damages
OPD responds to multiple vehicle-related damages
Wil Haygood ’76 took to the podium at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on Nov. 14
Miami University to receive papers of journalist Wil Haygood
Trailer hitch thefts and shoplifting reported to Oxford Police
Trailer hitch thefts and shoplifting reported to Oxford Police
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Parking meters in Oxford will be replaced by kiosks such as this one on Campus Avenue.
Oxford to add parking meters to W. High Street and College Avenue
Photo of the Scott/Harrison house taken in 1931.
Historical marker to honor Oxford-born first lady
When the DORA designation is in effect, adults may carry their alcoholic beverages around Uptown in specially marked cups like this one.
City extends outdoor drinking program
Michael Everett, president and COO of McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, gives a briefing on local COVID numbers at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Oxford reinstates mask requirement
When the DORA designation is in effect, adults may carry their alcoholic beverages around Uptown in specially marked cups like this one.
City to consider year-round DORA
Ohio law allows medical marijuana to be sold as pills, lotions, oils or edibles, but not in a smokable form.
Oxford could get medical marijuana dispensaries
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