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Hueston Woods

Volunteers to clear invasive plants, restore habitat at Hueston Woods

Volunteers to clear invasive plants, restore habitat at Hueston Woods

Join Audubon Miami Valley at Hueston Woods State Park on Saturday, Oct. 18, to help remove invasive plants and protect native habitats. The volunteer project runs from 1 to 3 p.m. and supports the park’s old-growth forest and wildlife diversity.

Fireworks at night

Celebrating Independence Day in and around Oxford

The Fourth of July is coming up soon, and celebrations in and Oxford are starting a week early.

Ron Overly and Dave Eifert cut a red ribbon at the ceremony

New pavilion opens at Hueston Woods

More than 40 people attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the work local volunteers put into the project.

A man conducts a concert at a performance in Uptown

Celebrating summer in Oxford

As summer kicks off in Oxford, the town prepares events and festivals to keep locals busy.

Best of Oxford: Local businesses excel in Journal-News’ Best of Butler County contest

Best of Oxford: Local businesses excel in Journal-News’ Best of Butler County contest

More than a dozen Oxford businesses were named as winners and finalists in the Journal-News' 2025 Best of Butler County contest, including seven first place finishes.

Two gallon jugs of water behind three brands of maple syrup

Hueston Woods to host annual Maple Syrup Festival

This weekend is the start of Hueston Woods' annual Maple Syrup Festival. Columnist and Board President James Rubenstein explores the different varieties of maple syrup.

Trees, some bear, some yellow and some green, behind a boardwalk

How weather patterns play a role in fall colors

Oxford is hitting peak fall foliage colors this week. Weather patterns and climate change impact when the brightest colors can be seen, and for how long.