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Bernie Moreno stands on a stage in front of a banner which reads "Future Leaders Forum"

Moreno, Ramaswamy and Shapiro talk future of conservatism with Miami Republicans, others

Immigration and the economy were among the two biggest points of discussion during a Future Leaders Forum with conservative figures at Miami University.
Sean Scott Oct 11, 2024
A three-story brick building labeled "Lee and Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm"

College@Elm aims to provide innovation hub for Southwest Ohio businesses

The College@Elm, a partnership between Miami University and Oxford, is meant to give the local economy a boost by diversifying local businesses. Lee Fisher, the building's namesake, and one state representative say they hope the project inspires future innovation centers elsewhere.
Stella Powers Sep 30, 2024
A graphic of 4.5 gold stars in front of a photo of Talawanda High School

Talawanda earns 4.5 stars on state report card; uneven results across buildings

Talawanda exceeded state standards on its report card this year, with especially high marks for its graduation rate and gap closing. Not every building had similarly high scores.
Sean Scott Sep 24, 2024
A woman holds orange edibles in a circular metal container

Recreational marijuana sales begin in Oxford

As dispensaries across the state opened their doors Aug. 6, it was to customers legally buying recreational marijuana for the first time. Oxford's two dispensaries have both officially begun selling products for recreational use.
Taylor Stumbaugh Aug 8, 2024
An array of multicolored LGBTQ books on a book shelf, top shelf is labeled kids and the one below it is teens.

'Our district isn't about censorship': PFLAG combats book bans

Megan Kuykendoll doesn't want her kids to live in a community where public libraries' shelves are devoid of queer identities and LGBTQ representation.
Taylor Stumbaugh Jun 13, 2024

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