Automakers vs. AM radio
If leaders in the car industry have their way, future car models won't have AM radio. That move would put Americans at risk, particularly during emergencies which government agencies rely on AM radio to communicate about.
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Oxford’s 2024 Produce of the Year: A flavorful vegetable from a local grower
Each year, James Rubenstein picks his local Produce of the Year. This year's selection is a flavorful variety of a classic vegetable.
The Old Townie: The years of the long black North Face coat
As the nights get longer, Steve Schnabl writes about pedestrian safety in Oxford when the sun sets before 6 p.m.
Reflections: Medical care
Columnist Allan Winkler's wife recently landed in McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital with a serious infection. The situation led Winkler to reflect on the cost of health care in the U.S.
Local Legends: The pioneer polymath
James McBride's career in Butler County spanned a number of industries, from hotel owner and entrepreneur to Miami University Trustee and even state representative.
This winter, try your hand at baking a fruitcake with local ingredients
Store-bought fruitcakes may be the butt of jokes, but James Rubenstein writes that a homemade variety with local ingredients is worth the effort.
Social media, mental health and our kids
Australia recently moved to ban social media accounts for adolescents under age 16. Teens spend an average of 5 hours each day on social media-related apps, and legislators in the U.S., too, are looking for ways to curb technology's influence.