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Langstroth Cottage.

Oxford’s Bee Festival

"Several dozen bee-themed festivals around the country (not including Oxford’s) are listed in localhoneyfinder.org. So why does Oxford hold a bee festival?"
James Rubenstein Apr 21, 2026
L.L. Langstroth

Local Legends: America’s apiculturist

"Langstroth was born in Philadelphia on Christmas Day 1810 to John George Langstroth and Rebecca Amelia (Dunn) Langstroth."
Brad Spurlock Apr 20, 2026
Oxford Community Yoga is located at 507 S. College Ave. in Oxford.

Off and on the beaten path: An elevated view

"Remember that old TV show – “What’s My Line?”  Each contestant would whisper their work into the moderator’s ear and the panel would try to guess what it was."
Guest Apr 20, 2026
319 E. Vine St., the annex house for Sigma Phi Epsilon

Miami fraternity under investigation for hazing allegations

Two anonymous callers reported excessive use of drugs and alcohol, physical abuse of members and waterboarding.
Aidan Cornue Apr 18, 2026
Race participants dress up in bee-themed outfits to either run or walk the 5K/10K.

Oxford to host a race through Oxford Area Trail System

The O.A.T.S. n’ Honey 5K/10K race will take place before the second annual Bee Festival April 18.
Caitlin O’Brien Apr 17, 2026
Talawanda softball powers past Monroe

Talawanda softball powers past Monroe

In the first matchup of the season between Talawanda and Monroe High School’s softball teams, the Brave delivered a commanding 17-4 victory at home on April 15, ending the game early with a mercy rule in the fifth inning.
Guest Apr 17, 2026
A close up of an Oxford Police Department patch

OPD cites individuals for selling alcohol to minors, reports hazing, more in busy week

The Oxford Police Department also responded to several reports of theft.
Briefs Apr 17, 2026

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