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Signs like these honor local veterans ahead of Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Celebration of local veterans continues despite pandemic

October 30, 2020
Rendering of the Richard M. McVey Data Science Building.

Miami University alum donates $20 million for data science building

October 23, 2020

High volume of absentee ballot requests leads to delays

October 16, 2020
Rhonda Burke and her daughter enjoy a day at Garver Farm

How to celebrate Fall during a global pandemic

October 2, 2020
Donald Barnette, the first Black player on Miami's basketball team

Donald Barnette, Miami’s first Black basketball player, dies at 86

September 18, 2020
Canine parvovirus outbreak across Butler County

Serious outbreak of canine parvovirus reported in Butler County

September 11, 2020
The Formal Gardens now and last year.

Budget cuts and coronavirus cause Miami to wilt this year

September 4, 2020
Yager Stadium will remain empty throughout the fall with seasons canceled and all team members under mandatory quarantine

Butler County quarantines Miami student-athletes as cases rise among their ranks

August 28, 2020

New fund established to benefit journalism students

August 21, 2020
A mask that smiles

Masks with a smile: Oxford resident gets creative with face masks

August 6, 2020

Fairfield and Hamilton provide fireworks displays as scheduled

June 26, 2020
Janyce Isaacs, a resident of the Knolls of Oxford, views a goat through her window, part of a community-initiated project to visit and provide interest and entertainment for the at-risk population during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo provided by the Knolls of Oxford

Knolls offers outdoor visits for families of residents

June 26, 2020
Bars such as Skippers, on High Street in Oxford, may soon be able to keep serving until 4 a.m. on weekends, under a proposed bill in the Ohio Legislature. Observer file photo

Ohio bill considers extending bar hours to 4 a.m.

June 19, 2020
A look at some of the grand prizes for Lane Library’s ‘Imagine Your Story” summer reading challenge. There are three grand prizes for each age group and as well as a bundle of local gift cards for the adult grand prize. Photo courtesy of Lane Library

Oxford overflowing with summer reading opportunities

June 5, 2020
Computers, videogames and study tables are part of the remodeled teen center. Photo by Emily Gentry

Oxford set to open new teen center this summer

June 5, 2020
Janelle Rainey retires from Talawanda Schools after more than three decades of teaching children to read. One of her former students, John Roach, wished her well. Photo provided by Janelle Rainey 

Reading teacher retires after 34 years in classroom

May 29, 2020
Luna Blu, at Stewart Square, is among the Oxford businesses that have reopened. Photo courtesy of Luna Blu

The summer of 2020 will look different for Oxford

May 22, 2020
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