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Kaylee Olmsted

Kaylee Olmsted, Reporter, Assistant Editor

Kaylee Olmsted is a senior at Miami University majoring in journalism and social justice. She has written for the Oxford Observer,  Journal-News, and the Berne Witness.

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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

By Kaylee Olmsted
December 7, 2023
“Always, Lola” writer and director Jeff Crane Graham on the film set at Kofenya.

Filmed in Oxford, ‘Always, Lola’ finally released online

By Kaylee Olmsted
November 30, 2023
A political activist hands out flyers to voters on Election Day 2023 outside Talawanda High School.

Voters replace one school board member in Tuesday election

By Kaylee Olmsted
November 9, 2023
Lacey Kehr throws a punch at a Rock Steady Boxing program.

Program to address Parkinson’s may be down for the count

By Kaylee Olmsted
November 9, 2023
Signs are posted around the dam at Silvoor Sanctuary to keep people exploring the trails from getting too close to the eroded dam.

Officials to seek funds for dam removal

By Kaylee Olmsted
October 26, 2023
From left to right, Chase, 10th grade, Troy Jr., third grade, and Lauren Anderson, ninth grade, pose with their bikes. Photo provided by Vilppu Anttila

No bus? Have a bike. Community member offers students two-wheel option

By Kaylee Olmsted
October 12, 2023
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
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

By Kaylee Olmsted
September 14, 2023
Mayor William Snavely presenting a proclamation declaring July 20 as “The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Oxford” to Jennifer Lake who began participating in Relay for Life in 1999.

City council cracks down on underage vaping, tobacco use

By Kaylee Olmsted
July 20, 2023

Officials say affirmative action decision should not impact Miami scholarship programs

By Kaylee Olmsted
July 6, 2023
Julia Corso and her son Bennett Corso pose for a photo during a pontoon tour at Hueston Woods. 

Hueston Woods undergoes renovations, gets new haiku trail

By Kaylee Olmsted
July 6, 2023
Miami Assistant professor Andy Rice, an Oxford resident, works with Cody Baker during Camp Excel.

Cincinnati middle school students visit Miami for Camp Excel

By Kaylee Olmsted
June 29, 2023

City council approves affordable housing project

By Kaylee Olmsted
June 22, 2023
Brarry Cox poses with the 1960 TR3A Triumph that he’s had since 2010.

Enthusiasts show off Triumph cars at Hueston Woods

By Kaylee Olmsted
June 22, 2023
Katie Pirigyi serves customers from the Oxford Charcuterie Company trailer.

Couple celebrates two years in charcuterie business

By Kaylee Olmsted
June 15, 2023

Miami librarians vote in favor of unionization

By Kaylee Olmsted
June 15, 2023
Lynne Hugo 

Oxford resident releases novel about chimpanzee and her zoo keepers

By Kaylee Olmsted
June 15, 2023
Russell VieBrooks, secretary of the Masonic Lounge, accepted the proclamation of June 17 as ‘Oxford Masonic Day’ from Mayor William Snavely. The Masons group is celebrating its 200 anniversary.

City council awards contract for water-softening plant

By Kaylee Olmsted
June 8, 2023
Robert and Patricia Hoffman sit in front of their temporary camper home, yards away from the skeleton of their old home. 

Foster family witnesses waves of support after house fire

By Kaylee Olmsted
June 8, 2023
Brad Dance, lead vocals and bass guitar with Tom and the Torpedos, performs a Tom Petty cover song.

Uptown concert series opens season with cover band

By Kaylee Olmsted
June 2, 2023
Jessica Greene

Haiku contest receives 146 summer-themed submissions

By Kaylee Olmsted
June 1, 2023
This bike was labeled against removal by Miami Police.

MUPD impounds nearly 100 bikes in roundup

By Kaylee Olmsted
May 25, 2023
Cathy Wagner speaks at the FAMily reUNION May 18 in Uptown Oxford.

Miami librarians to vote on whether to form union

By Kaylee Olmsted
May 25, 2023
Mayor William Snavely presents Chief John Jones with the proclamation of police week in Oxford. 

Butler County property values to increase, auditor says

By Kaylee Olmsted
May 18, 2023
Stephanie Pearson opens a discussion about the students’ dreams for a new playground and the steps needed to make it happen.

Kramer students raise money for playground equipment

By Kaylee Olmsted
May 18, 2023
Alice Laatsch checks the dates of donated food before boxing it up to send to TOPSS at the ShareFest collection at Chestnut Fields.

ShareFest volunteers fill six tractors with donations

By Kaylee Olmsted
May 18, 2023

Hueston Woods offers recreational opportunities for city, campus

By Kaylee Olmsted
November 24, 2021
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