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Master stonemason Cephas Burns in his Knights Templar uniform.

Local Legends: A mastery of masonry

"Burns was born to Richard and Delphina “Della” (Jones) Burns on Nov. 18, 1871 in Oxford."
Brad Spurlock Mar 2, 2026

Oxford Township discusses ARPA subcontract, data center commission, more in February meeting

Fiscal Officer Roger Van Frank presented financial reports for the previous month, updated the trustees on the year-end reconciliation progress and gave an update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) subcontract from the Butler County Commissioners.
Briefs Mar 1, 2026
The Reily Township Board of Trustees hosted its regular meeting at the Reily Township Community Center

Reily trustees approve electric aggregation rate increase

The fiscal officer said the loss of local power plants is causing a spike in energy prices.
Katelyn Aluise Feb 28, 2026
Miami trustees approve $280 million multipurpose arena

Miami trustees approve $280 million multipurpose arena

Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2028.
Katelyn Aluise Feb 27, 2026
The Donetsk Regional Drama Theater after the Russian airstrike.

Mariupol and the truth of war

"What has transpired in the Black Sea city of Mariupol since 2022 is a story worth telling. As a scholar of propaganda, war and historical memory, Mariupol’s experiences since the full-scale invasion began speak to the horrific nature of this war."
Guest Feb 27, 2026
A close-up image of an Oxford Police Department badge

OPD responds to theft, alcohol-related violations

The Oxford Police Department also responded to a report of vandalism.
Briefs Feb 27, 2026
(From left to right) Hugo Olaiz, Jennifer Walter, Ted Caudhill, John Harper, Marcia Perry and Lawrence Bartel of the Oxford Responds team.

‘Responding with love;’ Oxford Responds provides aid to local groups

Since 2024, a coalition of local churches have come together to keep Oxford organizations alive.
Aidan Cornue Feb 26, 2026

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