Local Legends: A revolutionary professor
Iranian immigrant Mostafa "Paul" Rejai became a respected scholar on democracy and revolution during his time as a faculty member at Miami University.
Oxford
Litter, noise citations hit seven-year low through May in Oxford
The Oxford Police Department issued less citations in spring 2025 than the previous six years. Police Lieutenant Adam Price says a number of factors including weather and staffing could have contributed.
Council OKs $5.4 million contract for next phase of trail system
Oxford City Council approved a major contract for the next phase of the city's trail system ahead of a state deadline which impacts grant funding for the project.
Black Covered Bridge closed for construction
Oxford residents looking to walk on the Oxford Area Trails this summer will need to start somewhere other than the Black Covered Bridge, which is closed for construction.
Man gets multiple charges for abuse of harmful intoxicants; OPD fields theft reports
The Oxford Police Department issued multiple charges for abusing harmful intoxicants to a man found unconscious in a parking lot two days in a row last week.
The Old Townie: Traffic woes and a new arena
Steve Schnabl has cynical opinions about how the new arena on Cook Field will impact traffic
Oxford celebrates inaugural Historic Preservation Day, recognizes local preservation efforts
Oxford celebrated its first Historic Preservation Day on May 28.