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 Ryan McSheffrey

City council meets Tuesday to pick new mayor, vice mayor

By Ryan McSheffrey
November 22, 2019
The five candidates for Oxford City Council participate in a public forum on Wednesday, sponsored by the Miami Student. From left to right: Jason Bracken, Glenn Ellerbe, Hueston Kyger, Chris Skoglind and Bill Snavely. Photo by Ryan McSheffrey

Council candidates make presence known

By Ryan McSheffrey
October 31, 2019
Zichang Li, after being charged with misdemeanor cruelty to a companion animal. Photo provided by Oxford Police

Oxford charges Miami student with animal cruelty

By Ryan McSheffrey
October 24, 2019
Benjamin Thomas Hizer II is being held in connection with a Sunday shooting. Photo courtesy of the Oxford Police

Police charge teen after weekend shooting in Oxford

By Ryan McSheffrey
October 10, 2019
John Kinne examines the trees on his Oxford Township property searching for the emerald ash borers. Photo by Ryan McSheffrey

Oxford resident fights ash borers with Chinese wasps

By Ryan McSheffrey
October 10, 2019

Butler County PAC endorses candidates for November election

By Ryan McSheffrey
September 12, 2019
Reily Board of Trustees candidates focus on communication

Reily Board of Trustees candidates focus on communication

By Ryan McSheffrey
August 29, 2019
Mayor Kate Rousmaniere goes over a map of Butler County, during a recent interview in the Kofeyna coffee shop on High Street. Photo by Ryan McSheffrey

Mayor Kate reflects as term nears its end

By Ryan McSheffrey
August 22, 2019

Reily Township Trustee Faces Opponent in November Election

By Ryan McSheffrey
August 15, 2019
Miami graduate student Jason Bracken, a candidate for Oxford City Council, says housing is a top issue facing the community. Photo by Ryan McSheffrey

Two New Candidates File Paperwork for Oxford City Council Race

By Ryan McSheffrey
August 8, 2019
Former Mayor Bill Snavely would like to get back on Oxford City Council. Photo by Ryan McSheffrey

Three Candidates Declare for Three Seats on City Council This Fall in the November Local Elections

By Ryan McSheffrey
June 27, 2019
Mary Rezaian, Patricia Klingenber, vice president of the Butler County Progressives Political Action Committee, and Judy Kolbas enjoy conversation at the watch party. Photo by Rebecca Huff

Oxford Democratic Debate Watch Party Connects Residents on Important Issues for the Next Election

By Rebecca Huff and Ryan McSheffrey
June 27, 2019
Once almost gone from Ohio, bobcats have been making a comeback in recent years. Photo courtesy of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife

Bobcats Make Return to Oxford After Extrication from the State in the 1850’s and Numbers Continue to Grow

By Ryan McSheffrey
June 20, 2019

Oxford Prepares to be Counted in the 2020 Census

By Ryan McSheffrey
June 13, 2019
NFL Hall of Famer Dick LeBeau addressed the crowd at Buckeye Boys State in Miami’s Millett Hall on Monday. Photo by Ryan McSheffrey

Buckeye Boys State American Legion Program has a Successful Week in Oxford and Motivates Boys to be Active in the Community

By Ryan McSheffrey
June 13, 2019
Three Valley conservation easements in Butler County appear in orange on this map. Map courtesy of the Three Valley Conservation Trust

Three Valley Conservation Trust Saves Land and Water

By Ryan McSheffrey
June 6, 2019
A view along High Street on Thursday, which would be the center of the Business Improvement District. Photo by Ryan McSheffrey

Committee Proposes Business Improvement District For Uptown Litter, Snow Removal and Streetscaping

By Ryan McSheffrey
April 11, 2019
Underground fuel tanks at the former Follett’s bookstore on High Street have hindered redevelopment of the site. Photo by Ben Corwin

Former Bar and Bookstore Require Extensive Renovations

By Ryan McSheffrey
March 21, 2019
C.J. Yarworth and Hannah Elias are  student volunteers on Oxford’s Citizens Observer Patrol. Photo provided by the Citizens Observer Patrol

Ordinary Citizens Help Keep the Peace with Citizens Observer Patrol

By Ryan McSheffrey
December 7, 2018
Fridge & Pantry owner Cody Costanzo said he still wants the establishment to be more about food than drinks. Photo by Ryan McSheffrey

Grocery to Sell Beer, Wine and Liquor by the Glass

By Ryan McSheffrey
November 16, 2018

Some, But Not All, Have Responded to Subpoenas for Delinquent City Taxes

By Ryan McSheffrey
November 9, 2018
Cody Costanzo has a dream of hosting beer and wine tastings at Fridge & Pantry. Photo by Ryan McSheffrey

Fridge & Pantry Gets License to Sell Beer and Wine by Glass on Site

By Ryan McSheffrey
October 18, 2018
The wreck pictured here is the first incident of its kind involving the brick pillar. Photo courtesy of the Miami University Police Department

Overextended Student Crashes Into Gateway Pillar

By Ryan McSheffrey
September 27, 2018
A package of four ‘Cool Mint’ Juul Vape Pods costs \$16. Photos by Ryan McSheffrey

Talawanda Mulls Effects of E-Cigarettes

By Ryan McSheffrey
September 27, 2018
Jeff Pegues wrote a book about Russian interference in American elections. Photo courtesy of CBS

Miami Alum Pegues Talks Russian Interference in U.S. Election

By Ryan McSheffrey
September 13, 2018
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