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UD mumps outbreak growing

UD mumps outbreak growing

  • 5:20 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2016

Health officials on Monday confirmed a total of seven cases of mumps on the University of Dayton campus, about a week after the school initially reported mumps in two students.

Leadership change at Oxford hospital

Leadership change at Oxford hospital

TriHealth has named Brett Kirkpatrick executive director of hospital operations at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital — TriHealth in Oxford.

Mumps case at Miami University’s main campus

Mumps case at Miami University’s main campus

  • Updated: 11:38 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2016

Miami University officials confirmed Friday that a student at its Oxford campus has contracted mumps and is warning students about the contagious disease.

Miami speaker, students ‘very respectful’ discussing gun control

Miami speaker, students ‘very respectful’ discussing gun control

Jeffry Smith’s appearance in a Miami University classroom Thursday morning was more like a childhood water pistol fight than the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. What do you think? Join our  Facebook conversation.

Butler County farmers markets benefit local economy

Butler County farmers markets benefit local economy

  • Updated: 8:43 a.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016

As the mercury in the thermometer rises, it’s not just an indication of springtime fun. It also means the start of local farmers markets.

1st dean of Miami University regional campuses retiring

1st dean of Miami University regional campuses retiring

The first dean of Miami University’s combined regional campuses is retiring, he told the Journal-News in an exclusive interview.

Suspended: Miami cracks down on 2 more fraternities for hazing

Miami University officials have ended all ties with two fraternities suspended earlier for hazing violations.

Butler County missing persons cases continue to haunt police, families

Butler County missing persons cases continue to haunt police, families

  • 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2016

The not knowing is the worst part, Debbie Winkler Estes says.More than five years after her son, William DiSilvestro went missing from Hamilton she still doesn’t know what happened.

Armed demonstrators coming to Miami University

Armed demonstrators coming to Miami University

A pro-gun group will carry weapons on Miami University’s Oxford campus later this month in a demonstration of legal gun rights.

Oversized load through Butler County canceled

Oversized load through Butler County canceled

UPDATE @ 1:45 p.m. April 14:The movement of an oversized load through Butler County originally scheduled for this weekend has been canceled, according to the Butler County Engineer’s Office.

For 30 years, she’s been the ‘Lobby Boss’ at Oxford McDonald’s

For 30 years, she’s been the ‘Lobby Boss’ at Oxford McDonald’s

  • 8:51 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Sandy Burns recently celebrated a milestone anniversary celebration.Burns, who has Down Syndrome, was honored last week by friends, family and co-workers for her 30th anniversary as an employee at the local McDonald’s.

8 of 10 Butler County requests granted in state budget

8 of 10 Butler County requests granted in state budget

Eight projects throughout Butler County — estimated to collectively cost more than $45 million — are set to receive a total of $3.

Oxford mulls more bike lanes on several streets

Oxford mulls more bike lanes on several streets

  • 12:00 a.m. Sunday, April 10, 2016

A resolution to increase striped bicycle lanes on several streets was tabled for further consideration, but City Council gave approval to another which will set in motion curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements on streets slated for paving work this summer.

Butler County planning $20.2M in road, bridge projects

Butler County planning $20.2M in road, bridge projects

Butler County residents will see plenty of orange barrels this year with more than 37 road, bridge and culvert projects scheduled.

Oxford woman pleads guilty in teen sex case

Oxford woman pleads guilty in teen sex case

  • 1:49 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2016

An Oxford woman charged with allegedly having sex with a 17-year-old boy while she was a counselor at a Butler County youth home has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge.

Miami University students help develop gaming ideas for AARP crowd

Miami University students help develop gaming ideas for AARP crowd

Several Miami University students took part in the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 48-hour game jam recently, in order to pitch their ideas for innovative electronic games for the 50 and older crowd.

New barbershop ‘with classic feel’ opens in Oxford

New barbershop ‘with classic feel’ opens in Oxford

Keith Weiser’s “a-ha” moment came while sitting in a Nashville, Tenn., barbershop chair.

Group considers ways to make railroad crossings safer

Group considers ways to make railroad crossings safer

The Federal Railroad Administration is studying ways to improve safety at railroad crossings for both drivers and pedestrians that could prevent injuries and deaths like the one this week in Hamilton.

Coroner IDs woman struck and killed by train in Hamilton

Coroner IDs woman struck and killed by train in Hamilton

  • Updated: 3:35 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2016

UPDATE @ 9:25 a.m. March 31:The Butler County Coroner’s Office has identified Lisa Jean Zarobell, 50, of Hamilton as the woman struck and killed Wednesday morning by a train near the crossing of Butler and North Fifth streets.

ODOT plans $60 million in Butler, Warren projects

ODOT plans $60 million in Butler, Warren projects

  • Updated: 5:27 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016

More than $60 million being spent on road and bridge projects in Butler and Warren counties in the 2016 construction season represents an investment in local jobs and safety, a state official said Tuesday.

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