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Clayton Lightfield is appointed as the new chief of the Reily Township Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services during a Reily Township Board of Trustees

Reily Township appoints new volunteer fire chief

Volunteer firefighter of 20 years will take up the mantle to continue helping his community.
Katelyn Aluise Jan 16, 2026
Sarah Michael (right) holds an award

Citizen of the Years: Sarah Michael

Sarah Michael is recognized as Oxford Citizen of the Years for her many years of leadership for several organizations in Oxford.
James Rubenstein Jan 15, 2026
John and Jenny Bailer smile for a photo

Couple of the Year: Jenny and John Bailer

Jenny and John Bailer are recognized as Oxford Couple of the Year for their leadership in Oxford Area Housing Solutions.
James Rubenstein Jan 15, 2026
Frances Yates (far right) sits with two young children and another woman in front of food gathered for a food drive

Citizen of the Year: Frances Yates

Frances Yates was a major recruiter for the TOPSS Champion Neighborhood Food Drive.
James Rubenstein Jan 14, 2026
Butler County residents continue protest of ICE contract

Butler County residents continue protest of ICE contract

For the 25th consecutive week, the public filled the Butler County Commissioners’ meeting in protest of the sheriff’s office’s contract with ICE.
Aidan Cornue Jan 14, 2026
Oxford citizens gather Uptown

Oxford Citizen of the Year 2025

A Citizen of the Year has volunteered or contributed significantly to the Oxford community.
James Rubenstein Jan 13, 2026
Four participants hike through snow in a forest

MetroParks Winter Hike Series returns for third year

Four hikes will connect Butler County locals to nature in January.
Aidan Cornue Jan 9, 2026

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