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Suspect apprehended in Oxford apartment barricade situation

Suspect apprehended in Oxford apartment barricade situation

Police took a suspect into custody after an hours-long standoff in which a man had barricaded himself in a former girlfriend's apartment, Oxford's Chief of Police confirmed.
Sean Scott Apr 15, 2025
First responders stand outside an ambulance after a man was loaded in on a stretcher and handcuffs. Photo by Taylor Stumbaugh

Major police presence in Oxford for 'active event' April 15

A strong police presence is responding to an "active event" at an apartment complex near Locust and High Street in Oxford.
Sean Scott Apr 15, 2025
As Trump’s anti-immigration policies take hold, locals find support in each other

As Trump’s anti-immigration policies take hold, locals find support in each other

Immigrants in Oxford have turned to family and friends for community in the past year as Donald Trump has promised mass deportations. One local lawyer says deportations at the scale President Trump has promised will face massive logistical problems.
Sean Scott Mar 23, 2025
A mugshot of Heather Keller

Bogan Elementary aide charged with child endangerment after alleged incident with disabled student

A Talawanda employee resigned and has been arrested and charged with one count of child endangerment following an incident with a disabled student. The district had intended to pursue termination, according to a statement.
Sean Scott Dec 19, 2024
Butler County Commissioners announce road closures, deny sewer and water exemptions

Butler County Commissioners announce road closures, deny sewer and water exemptions

Butler County Commissioners approved more than $5 million in requisitions and heard from members of the public looking for exemptions from water and sewer requirements at a June 24 meeting.
Taylor Stumbaugh Jun 25, 2024

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