Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer
Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer
Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer
All content by Mallory Hackett
This was the view looking east down High Street in the early 1900s. Today the cars are newer and there are yellow lines down the middle of High Street, but the diagonal parking spots remain. Left photo provided by the Smith Library of Regional History and right photo by Mallory Hackett

Oxford evolves from wooded area to a college town

By Mallory Hackett
February 7, 2020
Miami University’s branch of Faith & Fitness held a free kickboxing class outside the Rec Center last semester. Photo provided by Faith & Fitness

Local faith-based fitness group celebrates anniversary

By Mallory Hackett
January 24, 2020
The CVS on W. Spring Street reminds customers in English, Spanish and Mandarin that it is not too late to get a flu shot. Photo by Mallory Hackett

U.S., Butler County feel effects of flu season

By Mallory Hackett
January 17, 2020
Chocolates like these will be part of a Chocolate Meltdown, Saturday, Jan. 18, at Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave., during the Conquer Cabin Fever events. Tickets can be bought ahead of time for \$7 and will get attendees a host of samples, a chance to enter and win raffle prizes and more. Photo provided by Enjoy Oxford

Enjoy Oxford helps residents beat the winter blues

By Mallory Hackett
January 17, 2020
The colorful LEGO blocks are popular toys with all ages of children. Photo courtesy of LEGO.

Lane Library presents LEGO building contest

By Mallory Hackett
January 10, 2020
Although it is thousands of miles from the Australian wildfires, the air above the Sky Tower in Auckland, New Zealand reflects the fiery orange of the blaze. Photo by Curtis Herzog

Miami students feel impact of Australia wildfires

By Mallory Hackett
January 10, 2020
Water that comes out of the tap in Oxford is “hard,” meaning it has high levels of minerals that can cause limescale to form on faucets and clog and damage water heaters and other plumbing. Photo illustration by Mallory Hackett

Oxford to test softening techniques on city water

By Mallory Hackett
December 6, 2019
Santa Claus was available for pictures and wish lists last year. He will be back this year, at the Oxford Community Arts Center from noon to 2 p.m.; when he arrives at the park pavilion on a fire truck at 6:30 p.m.; and for more photos and lap sitting from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., on his throne in the Enjoy Oxford office, 14 W. Park Place, suite C. Photo provided by Enjoy Oxford. 

Oxford welcomes the holidays with a festival

By Mallory Hackett
November 29, 2019
Tom Turkey

Tom Turkey to be honored for Thanksgiving

By Mallory Hackett
November 22, 2019
The Knolls and Miami University renewed their formal affiliation agreement this Thursday. Photo by Mallory Hackett.

Miami University and The Knolls renew partnership

By Mallory Hackett
November 8, 2019
Jackie Kennedy photographed in Palm Beach in 1961. Photo from Flickr

Residents suggest books to honor National Book Month

By Mallory Hackett
October 31, 2019
In addition to selling a range of cannabis products, Bloom Medicinals will also hold informational sessions for patients. Photo provided by Bloom Medicinals.

Two Butler County medical marijuana dispensaries open

By Mallory Hackett
October 24, 2019
TriHealth gains total ownership of McCullough-Hyde

TriHealth gains total ownership of McCullough-Hyde

By Mallory Hackett
October 17, 2019
Kettering CEO Fred Manchur at Tuesday’s groundbreaking for the new center. Photo by Mallory Hackett.

Kettering Health breaks ground for medical building

By Mallory Hackett
October 10, 2019
Anthem had a booth at Miami’s Health Fair in Shriver Hall on Wednesday to explain the new plan to anyone interested. Photo by Mallory Hackett

Miami to change employee healthcare provider in 2020

By Mallory Hackett
October 3, 2019
Ali vonErden, a junior dietetics major at Miami University, takes a shift as a receptionist and shopping assistant Thursday at the Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social Services (TOPSS). Photo by Mallory Hackett

Students create nutritious recipes for food pantry

By Mallory Hackett
September 26, 2019
Vaping has become popular with young people, but also is causing illness. The first case of illness was reported in Butler County. Photo Illustration by Mallory Hackett

Butler County announces first vaping-related illness

By Mallory Hackett
September 19, 2019

New program builds community for dementia patients

By Mallory Hackett
September 12, 2019
The Burger King on College Corner Pike now offers a meatless option to their traditional Whopper. Photo by Mallory Hackett

Burger King delivers impossible whopper to Oxford

By Mallory Hackett
September 5, 2019

Miami student wins grant to study treatment for eye diseases

By Mallory Hackett
August 29, 2019
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