Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer
Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer
Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer
Wes Payne

Wes Payne, Reporter, Team Editor

Wes Payne is a senior at Miami University studying journalism and sport management who will graduate in May 2024. A member of the University Honors program, he is currently pursuing enrollment in a graduate program in higher education and student affairs. Wes is also a member of Soul2Soul a Cappella and is a recruiting intern for the Miami football team.

All content by Wes Payne
Performers take the stage at the 2023 Electric Root Festival. Photo taken by Ron Hautau.

Electric Root Festival 2024 to debut community choir

By Wes Payne
May 2, 2024
Smith Library manager Brad Spurlock gives a tour of the library’s collection.

Smith Library keeps local history alive in Oxford

By Wes Payne
April 25, 2024
Oxford residents discuss issues around youth voter engagement as well as strategies to get students more civically involved.

Residents discuss youth voting at community conversation

By Wes Payne
April 11, 2024
Nine people pose for a photo outside, including a drag queen wearing a blue dress in the center.

Lebanon to host first Pride festival in July

By Wes Payne
March 21, 2024

School board votes to buy $33,000 video wall

By Wes Payne
February 15, 2024
Pitcher Brianna Pratt gets fired up after a strikeout

Win puts Miami softball atop MAC standings

By Wes Payne
May 4, 2023
RedHawk infielder Chloe Parks tags a runner in a game against the Butler Bulldogs

Miami softball player honors late mother before every game

By Shea Smith and Wes Payne
March 30, 2023
The RedHawks hoist the MAC championship trophy in 2022.

RedHawks softball works to return to NCAA tournament

By Shea Smith and Wes Payne
February 23, 2023
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