Marilyn Elzey, longtime Talawanda teacher and local activist, dies
Marilyn Elzey died on Aug. 27, 2024. She was an English teacher at Talawanda High School for decades and a major force in local activism after her retirement.
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Haunted house set to open at old missile base Sept. 6 without certificate of occupancy
A business is advertising "haunted tours" at an old Nike missile base this fall. The county says the business doesn't have a certificate of occupancy, though, and last year the haunted house was shut down under similar circumstances.
Miami soccer season begins with mix of wins, ties and one loss
Miami's soccer team has had two wins so far this season. One game Sept. 1 ended in a tie with neither team scoring.
Alley development moratorium may need extension, city staff says
A moratorium on alley development may need to be extended to give city staff time to draft recommendations. Also, a new traffic signal is planned for Oxford-Reily Road.
Uptown concerts bring relief to High Street businesses during summer months
During the slow summer months, many Oxford businesses need a boost. The Uptown Concert Series helps bring people to High Street while students are away.
Reflections: The state of American polling
Political polling in the U.S. began as early as 1824. In the two centuries since, pollsters have gotten some elections embarrassingly wrong, but the practice of polling is here to stay.
New smoothie shop to open in Oxford, adding to customer choices
A regional smoothie chain is opening a location in Oxford. Residents have other options for cool, refreshing health drinks in town, too.