Oxford adopts changes for deer management program
After a low harvest last year, Oxford is adjusting its deer management program by dividing the bow hunting season into separate periods.
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Oxford passes short term rental restrictions, sells property to Habitat for Humanity
Property owners outside the Mile Square will have to be permanent residents of their homes in order to use them as short term rentals after Oxford passed a new ordinance Aug. 20.
Butler County rescinds ARPA funding for some municipalities and orgs
Butler County has spent three years allocating money from the American Rescue Plan Act. This week, the Board of Commissioners rescinded some of the funding to individual communities and organizations.
Two new members sworn in to College Corner Village Council
After most village staff and a majority of the village council resigned this summer, College Corner has officially started to fill positions. Two new council members were sworn in at an August meeting.
Reily Township bans cannabis dispensaries
Local municipalities like Reily Township are using a provision of Ohio law to keep their communities free from recreational marijuana businesses.
Homeless encampment clean-up and past board dysfunction discussed at Talawanda board meeting
During a board meeting Aug. 8, Talawanda officials discussed cleaning up a homeless encampment on school property and whether to make changes to public comment. One employee said dysfunction at board meetings has become "embarrassing" for staff.
Oxford OKs funding for Habitat for Humanity project, proposes short term rental restrictions
Oxford City Council approved the use of grants and ARPA funding totaling nearly $1.5 million to support a future Habitat for Humanity project on Chestnut Street. Later, community development director Sam Perry presented an ordinance to rein in the short term rental market.