Student-community commission tackles off-campus housing education
A city commission which brings students and residents together is looking into ways to improve the renter experience for off-campus housing.
Oxford
Council supports appropriations for trail as negotiations continue
As Oxford prepares to move forward with Phase Five of its trail system, City Council has approved the use of appropriations to acquire easements on two properties.
Old buildings, new developments and alternative visions
As Oxford develops its first Historic Preservation Plan, Miami University has repeatedly considered razing and rebuilding on historic properties. What happens when towns and universities have competing priorities?
Commission recommends increased size for Uptown businesses — but not bars and restaurants
Oxford's Planning Commission has recommended allowing retail spaces of up to 20,000 square feet Uptown, but the increased space wouldn't apply to bars and restaurants automatically.
Oxford to consider affordable housing proposals, grant application for tenant supports
Members of Oxford's Housing Advisory Commission will consider four proposals for an affordable housing development off Hester Road after previous plans fell through.
New count reveals increased homelessness in Oxford, Butler County
New data from a point in time count shows that Oxford's homeless population increased by nearly 25% in the past year, but that's still a smaller increase than across Butler County.
Guest Column: Ukraine’s children and the war
Guest columnist Stephen Norris reflects on how three years of Russia's full-scale invasion into Ukraine have changed the children who live there.