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Robert Bilott stands on the edge of the Harr T. Wilks Theater stage as he lectures students and community members

Environmental lawyer speaks about forever chemicals during Miami lecture

Environmental Rob Bilott spoke to students and community members about dangerous chemicals impacting communities across the globe.
Stella Powers Sep 12, 2024
A concrete water production well with metal stairs on the right and a wide metal pipe on the left

Oxford to receive money in PFAS contamination settlement

Oxford will be reimbursed for all costs associated with testing its water for harmful PFAS chemicals thanks to a class action settlement against 3M. The lawyer who exposed the dangers of PFAS is set to speak at Miami University later this year.
Sean Scott Aug 12, 2024
Three baby deer stand in grass in front of a white shed

Is Oxford’s deer management program enough to cull the herd?

Oxford's deer management is 15 years old, but last season it had its lowest harvest ever. Some residents don't think it's doing enough to minimize the negative impacts of deer overpopulation.
Sean Scott Jul 31, 2024
Gas leak reported at Sunoco station, Ohio EPA on-scene

Gas leak reported at Sunoco station, Ohio EPA on-scene

The Ohio EPA responded this week to a gas leak at the Sunoco station in Oxford. A faulty filter released gasoline which ran onto the soil and a surface water drain.
Taylor Stumbaugh Jul 25, 2024
Oxford celebrates completion of newest section of trails

Oxford celebrates completion of newest section of trails

Phase Three of the Oxford Area Trail System (OATS) is officially complete, linking Peffer Park to Talawanda High School with a paved multimodal path.
Sean Scott Jun 25, 2024

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