Oxford's hotel tax surpasses expectations, allows for new investments
Officials discuss public safety upgrades and the state’s THC ban during Oct. 10 Community Improvement Corporation meeting.
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District creates new position to handle increased records requests
The Talawanda Board of Education voted in favor of a new position to help process records requests, which have increased drastically in the past year.
Oxford receives $137k grant for housing stability initiative
A new grant will go toward supporting a staff position at TOPSS and more outreach initiatives to educate and protect tenants in Oxford.
Council OKs $5.4 million contract for next phase of trail system
Oxford City Council approved a major contract for the next phase of the city's trail system ahead of a state deadline which impacts grant funding for the project.
AmeriCorps funding cuts nix Miami programs on campus, in Oxford
Federal funding cuts spurred by the Department of Government efficiency have effectively ended a service program that connected dozens of students with nonprofits and university departments each year.
Voters to decide whether to renew state funding program in May primary
Ohio voters will decide whether to renew a constitutional amendment allowing the state to issue bonds for two programs which provide funding for local infrastructure projects.
State library funding safe — for now — as locals consider long-term sustainability
While the Ohio House backtracked on a proposal that would have limited state funding to libraries, local library staff and patrons worry that the new proposal could make funding more precarious in the future.