17-year incumbent county commissioner faces first contested election
For the first time since becoming a Butler County Commissioner in 2007, Don Dixon is facing a contested race. Oxford Vice-Mayor Chantel Raghu is running against Dixon for his seat.
Economic Development
Town hall event planned for Oxford code update
This summer, Oxford hired a consulting firm to create a Unified Development Code for the city. Oxford will host a town hall with residents next week as part of the process.
College@Elm aims to provide innovation hub for Southwest Ohio businesses
The College@Elm, a partnership between Miami University and Oxford, is meant to give the local economy a boost by diversifying local businesses. Lee Fisher, the building's namesake, and one state representative say they hope the project inspires future innovation centers elsewhere.
New loan program aims to bring more childcare options to Oxford
People looking to start licensed childcare businesses or expand existing options in Oxford will be eligible for a new forgivable loan from the city.
Uncondemned: A property owner wants to tear a historic building down. What happens when the city says no?
A former funeral home and the vacant bookstore on High Street are at the center of discussions on historic preservation and code enforcement standards in Oxford.
Butler County Commissioners discuss funding, board appointments for finance authority
At an Aug. 5 meeting, the Butler County Board of Commissioners reappointed seven members to the county's finance authority board and discussed a memorandum of understanding with the authority.