Oxford is constantly welcoming new restaurants. Between Ohana Island Grille, Sushi King andPaseano’s Pasta House, we seem to have it all. But there was a time when there were no coffee shops or late-night pizza spots. Historical information about these early buildings and businesses comes from records compiled by the Oxford Historic and Architectural Preservation Commission.
Between Oct. 13 and Oct. 20, officers responded to 12 different incidents, according to Oxford Police Department reports.
The Oxford City Council discussed the Oxford Community Arts Center (OCAC) and approved the application for a grant to construct a new skate park during its meeting on Oct. 21.
Across the country, people participated in “No Kings Day,” a series of protests planned for Oct. 18, organized to give a voice to those who are displeased with the current administration.
The Greater Oxford Community Foundation’s goal for the past 29 years has been to enhance the quality of life for citizens in the Tallawanda School District and surrounding areas by funding various programs and service projects.
Oxtoberfest took place on a rainy Saturday afternoon, but looking around, a passerby wouldn’t be able to tell. Turnout remained high at Oxford’s annual festival, where a crowd of hundreds of college students, Oxford residents and their children gathered Uptown to celebrate German heritage.
A public restroom is slated for construction in Martin Luther King Jr. Uptown Park, located across from the park stage and next to the Civil War cannon monument.
Joe Prescher has always been an artist. He’s taught high schoolers in Iowa and Texas and college students at Miami University, as well as selling his work professionally. So, when the opportunity arose to permanently place his work in his hometown, he did not hesitate.
At 8:45 a.m., the Oxford Farmer’s Market vendors are still putting the finishing touches on their stands, but a line has already formed at the Bigham Artisan Bread and Pastry stall. By the time the market opens at 9 a.m., the number of patrons has grown, stretching toward the edge of the parking lot.
A pack of eight runners began their jog at Enjoy Oxford and followed the pre-planned route down Main Street, over the Black Covered Bridge, onto the Oxford Area Trails (OATS) through Leonard Howell Park and then toward Bonham Road until, one by one, they ended up at Skipper’s Pub back on High Street.
A few years ago, fake ID production in Oxford was isolated to residence hall rooms and off-campus houses. However, trends in fake ID culture have shifted in recent years, moving production overseas and increasing the quality of fake IDs accessible to Miami University students.
The rain may have delayed a few students from starting Miami University’s annual Green Beer Day (GBD) on time this year, but the drizzle didn't stop them from attending the annual Ginger Run or going to the bars.
Between March 3 and March 10, Oxford police responded to 13 different incidents, according to Oxford Police Department (OPD) reports.
At its recent meeting, Oxford’s City Council addressed several key issues concerning transportation, infrastructure and local development.