New teachers excited for start of school year at Talawanda
Across the Talawanda, 13 new teachers started their first year in the district this week. Those teachers include three at Bogan Elementary.
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Back to School Bash helps kids celebrate start of school year
Hundreds of families came out to the Back to School Bash on Aug. 11 in preparation for the start of the school year at Talawanda.
How to register to vote and update your information ahead of the Nov. 5 election
Guest columnist Kathie Brinkman, co-president of the League of Women Voters of Oxford, offers advice on how to make sure you're registered to vote in this year's election.
Oxford parent shares daughter's journey with cognitive testing in new book
When Louisa Casper took her first IQ test as she prepared to enter kindergarten, her mom started a yearslong journey of her own, uncovering the history of cognitive testing and its impact on education today. That discovery is the basis for Pepper Stetler's new book, "A Measure of Intelligence."
Residents want a new skatepark: Parks & Rec says that's a long-term investment
After a Facebook post about Oxford's skatepark garnered numerous responses, Parks and Recreation made some repairs. City staff say a full revamp of the park is tentatively scheduled for 2027, but it will be a costly investment.
Local Legends: Freedom and glory
For decades during the 19th century, the Jones family of Butler County helped fugitive slaves escape prosecution on the Underground Railroad and fought for the freedom of all during the Civil War.
'We wish there had been more dogs': Dog parade brings pet lovers Uptown
Pet lovers celebrated the "Dog Days" of late summer with a parade and dog-themed booths Uptown on Aug. 3.