Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer
Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer
Covering the City of Oxford, Ohio

Oxford Observer

Emily Scott, Reporter

Emily Scott is a senior at Miami University studying journalism and political science.

All content by Emily Scott
A leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court indicates the changes in abortion rules are coming.

Ohio leaders react to leaked Supreme Court draft ruling

By Emily Scott
May 13, 2022
Senior pitcher Brianna Pratt pitches to the last batter of the game. Miami beat Bowling Green 4-1.

Miami softball team closes in on championship game

By Emily Scott
May 13, 2022
Oxford Observer Editor David Wells celebrates his imminent retirement on Wednesday with his student staff and a mock front page of the Observer.

Oxford Observer editor retires from Miami

By Emily Scott
May 6, 2022

Primary elections proceed predictably despite power outages

By Emily Scott
May 6, 2022
The map showing district lines for the state House of Representatives adopted again by the ORC.

Redistricting Commission adopts maps previously rejected by Ohio Supreme Court

By Emily Scott
May 6, 2022

New citizens take oath at naturalization ceremony

By Emily Scott
April 29, 2022
Incumbent Warren Davidson is seeking the Republican nomination for re-election to Congress from Ohio’s 8th Congressional District, which includes Oxford. His name will be on the May 3 Republican ballot. Photo from Clerk of Courts

Congressman Davidson seeks re-nomination

By Emily Scott
April 29, 2022
More than 6,500 youth soccer players, their families, coaches, friends and referees will be in Oxford over the next two weekends for the EPIC CUP Soccer Tournament.

Oxford to host 412 youth soccer teams

By Emily Scott
April 29, 2022
Phil Heimlich, candidate for the Republican nomination for Ohio’s 8th Congressional District, sits at home under framed photos and editorial cartoons depicting points from his earlier political career on Cincinnati City Council and the Hamilton County Commission.

Anti-Trump Republican asks Democrats for support

By Emily Scott
April 22, 2022
Evan Pitts (front) and Robert Bell (back) discuss employment opportunities they want to see in the future in Oxford. They placed colored dots on the city map to show where they would like these employment centers to be.

Oxford releases first draft of comprehensive plan

By Emily Scott
April 22, 2022
The state passed a law forbidding cities such as Oxford from banning polystyrene takeout food containers like these.

State challenges city power over local issues

By Emily Scott
April 15, 2022
City councilors and staff meet at the council retreat to develop the goals and values of the city for 2022, and ideas for the 2023 budget. Photo by Emily Scott

Oxford City Council renews priorities for 2022

By Emily Scott
April 8, 2022
Representatives from Oxford and Differdange in 2017, signing their sister-city pact during a previous visit to Ohio by the delegation from the Luxembourg city.

Representatives from sister city Differdange, Luxembourg to visit Oxford

By Emily Scott
April 1, 2022
With Ohio primary election nearing, redistricting conflict raises ballot questions

With Ohio primary election nearing, redistricting conflict raises ballot questions

By Emily Scott
April 1, 2022

Miami University to host final Ohio U.S. Senate Republican primary debate

By Emily Scott
April 1, 2022
The Ohio Debate Commission will sponsor debates on March 26 and 27 for candidates seeking nominations in the races for governor and U.S. senator. Graphic provided by the Ohio Debate Commission

Ohio debates to include US senate and Democratic governor races

By Emily Scott
March 18, 2022

Redistricting showdown raises question about Ohio’s May 3 primary date

By Emily Scott
March 18, 2022

Oxford jazz great gets historical marker

By Emily Scott
March 18, 2022
The DeWitt Log Home sits next to the Oxford Area Trail System. The trail has helped the home attract a lot more visitors, since it cannot be seen from the road. Photo by Emily Scott

DeWitt Log Home: The oldest remaining structure in Oxford Township

By Emily Scott
March 11, 2022
A group of Oxford community members gather to show their support for the citizens of Ukraine.

Community shows solidarity with Ukraine

By Emily Scott
March 11, 2022
An artist’s rendering of what the proposed Mayday development could look like.

Mayday gun range questions city ordinance on sidewalk installation

By Emily Scott
March 4, 2022
This cracked and heaving sidewalk in front of a home on McGuffey is one of the 93 properties identified by the city of Oxford  that needs repair this year.

Oxford requires property owners to repair sidewalks

By Emily Scott
February 25, 2022
Miami freshman San Lawrence announces his campaign for the House of Representatives in an online video shot in Uptown Oxford.

Miami freshman launches campaign for Ohio House

By Emily Scott
February 18, 2022
A faster, detailed account of issues dealt with at Oxford City Council is designed to make city business more transparent to the public.

City council votes for accessible and transparent meeting minutes format

By Emily Scott
February 18, 2022

Oxford to update comprehensive plan for city

By Emily Scott
February 11, 2022
An aerial shot of the Oxford Aquatic Center in operation last year. Photo provided by the Oxford Parks & Recreation Department

City awards contract for aquatic center management for 2022

By Emily Scott
February 4, 2022
Talawanda extends mask requirement through March 1

Talawanda extends mask requirement through March 1

By Emily Scott and Kenn Jones
January 28, 2022
Miami will be one of 14 organizations to receive funds from the Individual Micro-credential Assistance Program (IMAP), aimed at working adults who would like to build their skill set without having to go back to college full-time or commit to an entire degree. Photo provided by the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation

Miami to receive funding for program aimed at working adults

By Emily Scott
January 28, 2022
Hillcrest Hall on Miami University’s Western Campus was evacuated Nov. 18 because of a carbon monoxide leak.

University apologizes to students for carbon monoxide scare

By Emily Scott
December 3, 2021
An abundance of food served at a holiday meal, like this “Friendsgiving” feast among some Miami students this week, likely will yield plenty of leftovers.

Give your Thanksgiving leftovers a healthy makeover

By Charis Whalen and Emily Scott
November 24, 2021
This map, drawn by the Ohio Redistricting Commission, shows the new boundaries of Ohio’s 15 congressional districts in the bill signed by the governor Nov. 14.

New congressional maps face lawsuits after passage

By Emily Scott
November 24, 2021
Talawanda budget forecast includes need for levy after 2024

Talawanda budget forecast includes need for levy after 2024

By Emily Scott
November 19, 2021
The 24 veterans who attended the breakfast are honored in front of a flag put together by FCCLA. The stars were made by elementary students throughout the district.

Talawanda High, Oxford honor local veterans

By Emily Scott
November 12, 2021
Incumbent Patrick Meade (left) and newcomer David Bothast easily won election to the two open seats on the Talawanda Board of Education, against three other challengers. They toasted their victory on Election night at Church Street Social in Oxford, where they watched the returns come in.

Meade, Bothast win Talawanda school board race

By Emily Scott
November 2, 2021

Wilks Institute hosts city council candidate leadership event

By Emily Scott
October 29, 2021
Fair District signs, urging non-partisan election maps, such as this one on the corner of Chestnut and Oxford-Reily Roads, can be found on lawns and roadsides throughout the area.

Ohio misses self-imposed deadline to redistrict election maps

By Emily Scott
October 29, 2021
The Storm Lake documentary about a small town newspaper was screened this week in Oxford.

‘Storm Lake’ documentary focuses on news deserts

By Emily Scott
October 22, 2021

By Emily Scott
October 22, 2021
Maps of the Ohio House (left) and Ohio Senate (right) districts passed Sept. 16 by the Ohio Redistricting Commission.

Redistricting Commission passes revised district maps

By Emily Scott
September 17, 2021
Oxford City Councilors will run unopposed for re-election Nov. 2

Oxford City Councilors will run unopposed for re-election Nov. 2

By Emily Scott
September 17, 2021
Newcomers to fill two seats on Oxford City Council this November

Newcomers to fill two seats on Oxford City Council this November

By Emily Scott
September 10, 2021
Oxford Farmers Market Chef Steve Townsend cooks up the kniddelen to serve to guests at the farmers market.

Luxembourgish students at Miami share kniddelen with Oxford community

By Emily Scott
September 10, 2021
November election will include Oxford City Council, Talawanda seats

November election will include Oxford City Council, Talawanda seats

By Emily Scott
September 3, 2021
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