Miami field hockey opens 2024 with wins
The Miami University field hockey team, favored to win the MAC tournament for the seventh year in a row, started the 2024 season with a pair of wins last week.
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Local baker and nonprofit director makes final scone delivery
For years, Kate Currie has regularly dropped off her scones and other baked goods at MOON Co-op to sell to Oxford residents. Last week, she made her final delivery as she pivots to focus on her nonprofit organization.
Oxford celebrates students’ return with final Red Brick event of the summer
The final Red Brick Friday event of the summer has become an annual celebration, bringing Miami students and Oxford residents together with food and live music.
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.
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.
Obituary: Randell Lee Parrett
Randell Lee Parrett, 63, of College Corner, died on Aug. 29, 2024.
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.
Uptown alley abuzz with activity as artists paint honeycomb mural
High Street is getting a burst of color with the addition of a new mural that ties in with a part of Oxford's history.
Uncondemned: A property owner wants to tear a historic building down. What happens when the city says no?
A former funeral home and the vacant bookstore on High Street are at the center of discussions on historic preservation and code enforcement standards in Oxford.
City, owners of former frat house resolve code violations
Oxford's law director and fire chief avoided threats of litigation and resolved code violation issues with the owners of 405 E. Vine Street. The property used to house a now-suspended fraternity.
Sweet and spicy: Local peppers add flair to palate
Peppers are one of the most versatile vegetables on the market, available in a variety of colors, shapes, flavors and heat levels.