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An orchestra performs at an outdoor venue

Uptown concerts bring relief to High Street businesses during summer months

During the slow summer months, many Oxford businesses need a boost. The Uptown Concert Series helps bring people to High Street while students are away.
Sean Scott Sep 4, 2024
Elise Megremis stands on a ladder in front of a wall painted as a honeycomb

Uptown alley abuzz with activity as artists paint honeycomb mural

High Street is getting a burst of color with the addition of a new mural that ties in with a part of Oxford's history.
Sean Scott Sep 3, 2024
Legend, a black and brown shepherd mix, sits with his tongue out

Humane Society Dog of the Month: Legend

Legend, the Preble County Humane Society's pet of the month, is looking for a forever home.
Briefs Aug 30, 2024
Black and white portait of Walter “Smokey” Alston in a baseball cap

Local Legends: Smokey and the pennant

Legendary baseball manager Walter "Smokey" Alston made his home in Darrtown. His family had roots across Butler County.
Brad Spurlock Aug 28, 2024
A man in blue and a young brunette girl sit in the front of the plane.

'The world needs more good pilots': Oxford celebrates National Aviation Day

Kids like 10-year-old Aubrie Wade waited eagerly on the tarmac at the Miami University Airport Saturday for opportunities to copilot a plane.
Taylor Stumbaugh Aug 23, 2024
Tommy Irrgang, wearing a bright yellow "Python Power" shirt, smiles with his family outside Kroger

Hulk Hogan brings beer brand to Oxford with events at Kroger, Brick Street Bar

Hundreds of Hulk Hogan fans lined up in the Kroger parking lot for a chance to meet the celebrity wrestler Aug. 22.
Sean Scott Aug 22, 2024
An ensemble of children in bright costumes pose for a cast photo on stage

Theater camp transports kids across the galaxy with production of ‘Gulliver’s Travels’

Missoula Children's Theatre brought planet-hopping adventures to Oxford with the help of local kids.
Sean Scott Aug 18, 2024

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