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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
Kenneth M. Glass wearing a Navy hat

Local Legends: A proud vet

Kenneth M. Glass had a decorated career as an aviator in the U.S. Navy, traveling across the Pacific Ocean during World War II. After returning home, he finished college in Detroit and started a 25-year career at Miami University in Oxford.
Brad Spurlock Nov 17, 2024

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