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Scott Downing stands in front of dozens of baskets full of apples

Two local apple festivals set to usher in October

Apple lovers will have plenty to celebrate next weekend as two annual fruit-themed festivals come to Southwest Ohio.
James Rubenstein Sep 28, 2024
The Old Townie: Cars, cars, cars

The Old Townie: Cars, cars, cars

Steve Schnabl has always been fascinated by cars, and Oxford has had no shortage of interesting ones in the past few decades.
Steve Schnabl Sep 25, 2024
A graphic of a blue hand with a pen with a pink background full of question marks

‘Write’ Uptown: Making the most of Oxford as a retiree

This week, Sally Roi shares her tips for how older residents can enjoy their time in Oxford, from volunteer opportunities to recreation.
Sally Roi Sep 25, 2024
A black and white archive photo of Jack Samuelson in a hat and sunglasses

Local Legends: King Jack

"King Jack" Samuelson's time in Oxford throughout the mid-20th century took him from businessman to mayor to philanthropist.
Brad Spurlock Sep 22, 2024
A plate of fried okra seen from above

Okra plays essential role in recipes in multiple cultures

From India to the Deep South to southwest Ohio, okra has found its way into recipes everywhere.
James Rubenstein Sep 21, 2024
Photo of a newspaper with black and white pictures of Fidel Castro playing golf

Cuba on my mind

For columnist Robert Thurston, Cuba has been a consistent presence in his political awareness since the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961.
Robert Thurston Sep 18, 2024
A room filled with books on shelves and stacked on the floor

It’s the story, stupid!

Storytelling is our common ground in society, columnist Richard Campbell writes. Stories can help us bond with one another and shape our beliefs.
Richard Campbell Sep 17, 2024

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