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My strangest ghost hunting stories

My strangest ghost hunting stories

I am extremely skeptical of the paranormal. Well, at least I used to be.
Taylor Powers Nov 8, 2025
Notable builder, sports fan remembered with historical marker

Notable builder, sports fan remembered with historical marker

Local legend Harry Thobe was honored by the city of Oxford with a historical marker courtesy of a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Katelyn Aluise Nov 6, 2025
Side to Woodside Cementery

Historical Architectural Preservation Committee discusses fall walking tours

Oxford’s Historical Architectural Preservation Committee held a work session on Aug. 13 to discuss upcoming walking tours in the fall.
Kethan Babu Aug 24, 2025
Dozens of local orgs receive funding for history initiatives

Dozens of local orgs receive funding for history initiatives

Two dozen organizations in southwest Ohio, including several in and around Oxford, received grants from the W.E. Smith Charitable Trust to support local history initiatives.
Sean Scott Jun 12, 2025
Local Legends: A revolutionary professor

Local Legends: A revolutionary professor

Iranian immigrant Mostafa "Paul" Rejai became a respected scholar on democracy and revolution during his time as a faculty member at Miami University.
Brad Spurlock Jun 10, 2025
Mike Smith cuts a ribbon in front of the Oxford Community Arts Center.

Oxford celebrates inaugural Historic Preservation Day, recognizes local preservation efforts

Oxford celebrated its first Historic Preservation Day on May 28.
Sean Scott Jun 3, 2025
Sepia photo of Philip Carter Shera

Local Legends: The civilian hero

Philip Carter Shera, born and raised in Oxford, wasn't a member of the U.S. Navy, but he still earned high honors for service during World War II.
Brad Spurlock May 21, 2025

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