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"Barrows attended Miami University in 1853 and became a member of the Erodelphian Society, a student literary society on campus. However, Barrows did not complete his studies and left the university in 1854."
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Oxford residents use Asian wasps to combat invasive species
Six years ago, Oxford residents John and Bobbi Kinne began experimenting with Asian wasps to combat the emerald ash borers in their woods. With the project wrapping up, now it’s time to see if their attempt has worked.
On My Plate: Sweet corn
"Corn dominates the rural landscape surrounding Oxford this time of year, but sweet corn for direct human consumption comprises only around 1% of it, according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture."
From The Editor: Hello Oxford
"As I begin my chapter in Oxford, I remind myself of the ground I stand on, all 7.78 square miles of it. What makes this ground special is not a specific building, place or person; it’s the community as a whole."
“Paint a Mural Camp” brings community together through art
Artist Joe Prescher aims to teach Oxford youth about the history and impact of murals.
Recreation Board discusses new fitness court on trail system and expansion of pickleball courts
Oxford’s Recreation Board discussed its capital budget plan for 2026, which includes building a new fitness court on the Oxford Area Trail System and expanding pickleball courts at the Tri Community Center.
Miami University Board of Trustees discusses tuition changes and Senate Bill 1 at board meetings
Miami University’s Board of Trustees met on June 26-27 to discuss tuition and enrollment changes, updates to capital projects and broad changes that the university will adopt in the near future to comply with Senate Bill 1.
Obituary: Bob Blackburn
Bob Blackburn, age 82 of Oxford, Ohio, passed away on April 24, 2025, at Fort Hamilton Hospital. He was born Robert Leon Blackburn, June 6, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Paul Jones Blackburn and Lois Oldham. On March 16, 1995, he married Melissa Chappars on the 50th anniversary
Obituary: Janet Marie Teets
Janet Marie Teets, age 79 of Okeana, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on April 23, 2025. She was born in Salem, Ohio on Jan. 31, 1946 the daughter of James and Bertha (Hall) Cooper. She attended Olney Friends Boarding School and later graduated
Obituary: Eddie Clayton
Edward M. “Eddie” Clayton, age 64, passed away Sunday April 27, 2025. He was born May 3, 1960 in Oxford to the late Earl and Carolyn (Morrison) Clayton. Eddie is survived by three
siblings: Michael (Theresa) Clayton, Hamilton, Ohio; Gerald “Scott” Clayton, Oxford, Ohio; and Karla Seidl, Flower Mound, Texas;
Obituary: Micaylah West
Micaylah West, 27, died April 18, 2025.
Micaylah is a lifelong resident of Oxford and was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Megan Swem and Jerry West on June 5, 1997. She is the beloved mother of Noah, Bradley and Nevaeh Carson; dear sister of Harley Entsminger, Dakota West, Nathaniel Entsminger,
Obituary: Dylan Tyler McNamara
Dylan Tyler McNamara, 30, of Camden, suddenly passed away due to a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, April 19, 2025. He was born Sept. 5, 1994, in Cincinnati, to his parents, Tina (Steele) and the late David McNamara.
In addition to his dad, Dylan was preceded in death by his
Obituary: Fred Montgomery ‘Monte’ Hackney
Fred Montgomery "Monte" Hackney, age 65, of Oxford, Ohio, passed away on April 15, 2025. He was born on Jan. 24, 1960, in Oxford, Ohio, to the late Fred Delano and Linda Jane (Hardy) Hackney.
Monte was a graduate of Union County High School and a devoted member
Obituary: Margery ‘Miriam’ Glaser
Margery “Miriam” Glaser, 84, of Camden, passed away, Saturday, April 12, 2025.
She was born Jan. 14, 1941, in New York City, New York, to the late Oscar I. and Alice J. (Guthmann) Dewald.
Margery is survived by her life-partner and loving husband of 50 years, Gary Glaser; son, Rueben