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Earlier this week, Aidan, Katelyn, and Richard Campbell traveled to Pittsburgh for the Institute for Nonprofit News awar...
06/19/2026

Earlier this week, Aidan, Katelyn, and Richard Campbell traveled to Pittsburgh for the Institute for Nonprofit News awards where we received runner up for Startup of the Year!

The trustees of the six townships over which Butler County has zoning control have agreed to the imposition of a morator...
06/18/2026

The trustees of the six townships over which Butler County has zoning control have agreed to the imposition of a moratorium, or temporary suspension, on building data centers within their limits by the Butler County Commissioners.

đź”— Read more at the link below.

The Economic Activation Program relies on collaboration, incentives and partnership, supported by the city through enfor...
06/18/2026

The Economic Activation Program relies on collaboration, incentives and partnership, supported by the city through enforcement, civil fines and economic development.

The first part of this project focuses on identifying “problem properties,” which includes helping property owners pinpoint code violations. These violations can be corrected by establishing an amnesty period for properties that don’t pose a significant threat to the health and safety of the community. During this period, owners can address issues without suffering a penalty.

đź”— Learn more at the link below.

The Oxford Masonic Lodge hosted its annual charity car and bike show on June 6, during a hot Saturday in Uptown Oxford.T...
06/17/2026

The Oxford Masonic Lodge hosted its annual charity car and bike show on June 6, during a hot Saturday in Uptown Oxford.

The recurring event celebrates automotive excellence with a mix of classic and modern vehicles. Over 60 awards and prizes were handed out throughout this year’s eight-hour celebration.

📸 See more photos at the link below.

The Oxford Environmental Commission voted to recommend to the Oxford City Council adding a third landfill flare, purchas...
06/16/2026

The Oxford Environmental Commission voted to recommend to the Oxford City Council adding a third landfill flare, purchasing electric or hybrid vehicles for the city fleet and developing a communication plan for big energy users.

đź”— Read more at the link below.

Through overseeing the hands-on domestic training of all of Western’s students and through both welcoming and seeing off...
06/16/2026

Through overseeing the hands-on domestic training of all of Western’s students and through both welcoming and seeing off new and graduating students with her culinary creations, Pike became an institution at Western College. Her over 31 year tenure ensured that she was known to generations of Western students.

đź”— Read Brad Spurlock's full column at the link below.

As I type this column in Microsoft Word, squiggly red lines appear under each mention of scapes, letting me know that Mi...
06/15/2026

As I type this column in Microsoft Word, squiggly red lines appear under each mention of scapes, letting me know that Microsoft believes that the word doesn’t actually exist. None of the three dozen cookbooks in this household have a recipe for scapes or even include them in the index.

đź”— Read Jim Rubenstein's full column at the link below.

GLP-1 medications are now a household name. I’m glad. They’re a great tool to help us support our health in a better and...
06/15/2026

GLP-1 medications are now a household name. I’m glad. They’re a great tool to help us support our health in a better and more lasting way than ever before. But, they’re not a magic bullet or unicorn – they’re a tool to work with as you aim to improve your health and wellness.

đź”— Read Holly Larson's full column at the link below.

Des Fleurs is a nonprofit service organization dedicated to beautifying Oxford through various projects and events. The ...
06/14/2026

Des Fleurs is a nonprofit service organization dedicated to beautifying Oxford through various projects and events. The club centers on the theme “Knowing, Growing, Showing and Sharing,” as it's a way for members to serve their community while growing one of their own.

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[Debra] Steger said Oxford residents might not realize how much the club contributes to the city.

“That is our art, that's our work and that's our contribution to making Oxford a nicer place to live,” Steger said.

đź”— Read the full story at the link below.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest Oxford development, “Clarence...
06/13/2026

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest Oxford development, “Clarence Place,” on June 9.

According to a news release, the $11 million project located off Chestnut Street will include 31 townhomes built over the course of two to three years.

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Jason Chamlee, vice president of real estate development for Habitat, said the organization goes through a “homebuyer selection” process, wherein homes are not put on the market, but instead Habitat releases applications and chooses among those received.

Chamlee said the organization looks at applicant income and demonstrated need for housing, as well as a willingness to partner by agreeing to financial literacy training, homeowner education and “sweat equity” hours on site.

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