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Miami women’s basketball looks to improve after historic 2025-26 season

Miami women’s basketball looks to improve after historic 2025-26 season

After an electric 2025-26 campaign, the Miami University women’s basketball team looks to keep the momentum with the help of incoming recruits, hard work in the offseason and a tenured coaching staff.

Classrooms on the ballot: How Butler County is navigating school funding

Classrooms on the ballot: How Butler County is navigating school funding

Hanover Township to vote on future of its fire department

Hanover Township to vote on future of its fire department

OPD responds to alcohol-related incidents, among other offenses

OPD responds to alcohol-related incidents, among other offenses

Former Miami hockey head coach Enrico Blasi returns to Oxford with St. Thomas, where he left a lasting legacy

Former Miami hockey head coach Enrico Blasi returns to Oxford with St. Thomas, where he left a lasting legacy

Middleton’s Musings: 5 Takeaways from Miami Men’s Basketball exhibition against IUE

Middleton’s Musings: 5 Takeaways from Miami Men’s Basketball exhibition against IUE

Butler County seeks renewal of mental health tax levy

Butler County seeks renewal of mental health tax levy

News

Classrooms on the ballot: How Butler County is navigating school funding

Classrooms on the ballot: How Butler County is navigating school funding

In Butler County, residents will see funding measures for Fairfield City School District, Lakota Local School District and Northwest Local School District when they vote. For some, this will be an attempt to pass a ballot initiative after several previous failures.

Hanover Township to vote on future of its fire department

Hanover Township to vote on future of its fire department

Butler County seeks renewal of mental health tax levy

Butler County seeks renewal of mental health tax levy

3 candidates, 1 incumbent run for Ohio House District 47 seat

3 candidates, 1 incumbent run for Ohio House District 47 seat

Oxford City Council approves FY27 property tax rates

Oxford City Council approves FY27 property tax rates

EdChoice ruled unconstitutional again, decision moves to Supreme Court

EdChoice ruled unconstitutional again, decision moves to Supreme Court

Talawanda BOE to consider resolution asking for more funding for special education

Talawanda BOE to consider resolution asking for more funding for special education

Community

Age-Friendly Oxford finishes installing 2 of 3 ‘chat benches’ in local parks

Age-Friendly Oxford finishes installing 2 of 3 ‘chat benches’ in local parks

Jennifer Heston-Mullins said the organization expects the third bench, which will be located somewhere Uptown, to be installed before the end of the grant, Dec. 15.

Oxford Museum Association hosts 61st annual Apple Butter Festival

Oxford Museum Association hosts 61st annual Apple Butter Festival

City of Oxford, Lane Libraries lead cemetery tours for fourth year

City of Oxford, Lane Libraries lead cemetery tours for fourth year

Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates 110 years in Oxford

Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates 110 years in Oxford

Oxford unveils new mural at future Amtrak platform

Oxford unveils new mural at future Amtrak platform

17 Years at the Market: The Loaded Goat keeps Oxford fed

17 Years at the Market: The Loaded Goat keeps Oxford fed

‘Vincent:’ OxACT presents one-man show recounting life of Dutch painter

‘Vincent:’ OxACT presents one-man show recounting life of Dutch painter

Opinion

Veterans Among Us: David Eifert

Veterans Among Us: David Eifert

David Eifert and millions of others, past and present, understand this sacrifice. They readily understand it as a duty to the country and those around them.

Local Legends: Executive achievement

Local Legends: Executive achievement

On My Plate: Chili peppers

On My Plate: Chili peppers

Observations: Jimmy Carter

Observations: Jimmy Carter

Fat loss and weight loss are not the same thing

Fat loss and weight loss are not the same thing

Media Matters: Telling our story, sustaining our paper

Media Matters: Telling our story, sustaining our paper

On My Plate: Food produced by co-ops

On My Plate: Food produced by co-ops

Development

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HAC continues discussion on plans for Western Knolls development

Council talks 2026 priorities during work session

Commission recommends redevelopment of vacant nursing home

Housing Commission recommends new affordable housing plan for Hester Road development

Fast-charging EV stations coming to Oxford through grant funding

Business

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What to know about Oxford’s Economic Activation Program

Family-owned auto body shop still open after fire

Uptown business rebrands as Blessed Links Jewelry

Council OKs new electric aggregation program and economic development plan

Mini City Homestead brings small-scale focus to local produce scene

Talawanda School District

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Talawanda BOE to consider resolution asking for more funding for special education

Talawanda’s state report card improves from last year

Butler County schools offer more than just education

Talawanda board hears financial forecast, discusses student debt penalties

Legislation about military recruitment, AI, other updates will affect Talawanda Schools this year