Environmental lawyer speaks about forever chemicals during Miami lecture
Environmental Rob Bilott spoke to students and community members about dangerous chemicals impacting communities across the globe.
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David Bothast, first-term Talawanda board member, resigns
David Bothast, a member of the Talawanda Board of Education, resigned Sept. 9 following what he called a campaign of harassment targeting him and his family.
Oxford Township formalizes ARPA funding agreements and RFQ for building improvements
The Oxford Township Board of Trustees approved agreements to distribute $150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding and finalized a request for quotes to improve the Township Building.
New loan program aims to bring more childcare options to Oxford
People looking to start licensed childcare businesses or expand existing options in Oxford will be eligible for a new forgivable loan from the city.
Haunted house set to open at old missile base Sept. 6 without certificate of occupancy
A business is advertising "haunted tours" at an old Nike missile base this fall. The county says the business doesn't have a certificate of occupancy, though, and last year the haunted house was shut down under similar circumstances.
Alley development moratorium may need extension, city staff says
A moratorium on alley development may need to be extended to give city staff time to draft recommendations. Also, a new traffic signal is planned for Oxford-Reily Road.
Uncondemned: A property owner wants to tear a historic building down. What happens when the city says no?
A former funeral home and the vacant bookstore on High Street are at the center of discussions on historic preservation and code enforcement standards in Oxford.