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Recreation Board hears pickleball court, skate park updates

Recreation Board hears pickleball court, skate park updates

The city is anticipating construction on the park to take place over the winter of 2026-27 and for it to open in the spring of 2027.
Katelyn Aluise May 21, 2026
Oxford Parks and Rec collects feedback for master plan, possible new TRI Center

Oxford Parks and Rec collects feedback for master plan, possible new TRI Center

The survey will use community feedback to shape a Parks Master Plan for projects to come over the next five to 10 years.
Katelyn Aluise May 17, 2026
‘Place is important': Students, professors say goodbye to Williams Hall

‘Place is important': Students, professors say goodbye to Williams Hall

“That history of Miami nurturing a public radio station and supporting local news – that legacy is going to be physically gone.”
Aidan Cornue May 16, 2026
OPD responds to Walmart bomb threat, Miami drug search during busy week

OPD responds to Walmart bomb threat, Miami drug search during busy week

The Oxford Police Department also executed a drug search, received a report of alleged child pornography, and received several reports of assault.
Briefs May 15, 2026
Oxford Vice Mayor Alex French (left) and Oxford Mayor Mike Smith discuss the approved LED

New LED marquee may be added to Brick Street Bar this year

City council voted to approve a settlement with the property owner
Aidan Cornue May 14, 2026
Ruder Preserve dam downstream Bonham Road Bridge.

Four Mile Creek to undergo restoration project

Dams near the Ruder S. Preserve and the Miami University Equestrian Center will be demolished as part of the project.
Aidan Cornue May 10, 2026
A close-up image of an Oxford Police Department badge

OPD responds to theft reports, various incidents during slow week

The Oxford Police Department also charged a female attendant for selling nicotine products to an underage person.
Briefs May 8, 2026

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