Uptown bookstore slated for demolition has long history and promising future
For most of the building’s history, it was used for both retail and residential facilities, often housing Miami students.
Local History
‘Salute to Our Pioneers:’ American independence, war patriots honored at annual celebration
Roger Koch, a member of the restoration committee, said the annual event is a way to remember the people who came to the area before and built the Indian Creek Pioneer Church at 3000 Indian Creek Road around 1830.
My strangest ghost hunting stories
I am extremely skeptical of the paranormal. Well, at least I used to be.
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.
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.
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.
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.