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Sean Scott

Sean Scott is an award-winning journalist and founding editor of the Oxford Free Press. He can be reached at editor@oxfreepress.com.

Talawanda teachers show up in force as board calls for more civility; public comment sparks IT response and police report

Talawanda teachers show up in force as board calls for more civility; public comment sparks IT response and police report

After a year of school board dysfunction at Talawanda, teachers showed up in force to a May 15 meeting to show support for the work the district is still doing. Scotty King, a regular commenter, called out password security concerns which resulted in an IT response.

Trash cans line an alley in Oxford

From alley revitalization to tenants rights: How student projects impact Oxford

Planning efforts in Oxford extend beyond city staff and into classrooms at Miami University, where students lead projects that guide future efforts in town.

Family and consumer sciences teacher to retire after three-decade career at Talawanda

Family and consumer sciences teacher to retire after three-decade career at Talawanda

After teaching a variety of classes at Talawanda High School through Butler Tech since 1994, this year will be long-time teacher Sharon Gregory's last with the district.

City pivots on major zoning code update after consulting firm staff departures

City pivots on major zoning code update after consulting firm staff departures

After multiple consultants left the firm Oxford had contracted with to complete a new unified development code for the city, among other projects, the city is pivoting to an internal process for the code update.

Underage drinking up in final week of Miami classes; OPD leads high-speed chase

Underage drinking up in final week of Miami classes; OPD leads high-speed chase

The Oxford Police Department issued more citations for underage drinking than in previous weeks at Miami University's classes ended last week. The department also led a high-speed chase starting at the Talawanda bus garage.

Oxford welcomes newly promoted police sergeant

Oxford welcomes newly promoted police sergeant

Last week, Anthony Jones, Jr. was sworn in as Oxford's newest police sergeant. He began his career at OPD in 2017 and most recently served on a countywide task force focused on drug enforcement.

Oleksandra Matviichuk stands in front of a room of students

Ukrainian Nobel Peace Laureate shares vision for end of war with Russia during Miami lecture

Ukrainian human rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk's work with the Center for Civil Liberties earned the organization the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022. Last week, she shared her vision for a just peace in Ukraine during Miami University's annual Havighurst Lecture.