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Braves looking for timely hits
After a strong start to this season, the Talawanda High School softball team has run into a string of losses lately, but its coach is optimistic improvement is near.“It’s OK. We hit a rough spot,” coach Christina Beckett said. “I think it will prepare us for the postseason. I like ...
BCRTA’s Oxford route plans develop
OXFORD — Plans are taking shape for Oxford area bus service by the Butler County Regional Transit Authority. Oxford City Council heard a presentation at last week’s meeting updating them on plans for the service that comes as part of an agreement with Miami University to expand service to the ...
Miami student organizes 5K for hometown of Newtown, Conn.
OXFORD — December’s shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School had a personal connection for one Miami University junior who grew in the Connecticut town.Samantha Kent graduated from Newtown High School in 2010 and came to Miami University in part because of its international programs. She is organizing a 5K run/walk ...
Music Festival, Alumni Weekend plans move forward
OXFORD — Weather has just lately started to feel like spring, but summer was on the minds of Oxford City Council members Tuesday when they approved four resolutions all related to summer activities in the Oxford area.Three of the four resolutions were approved on 6-0 votes with council member Kevin ...
Crowd greets T.J. Maxx opening
OXFORD — Several hundred people streamed in the doors of the new Oxford T.J. Maxx store between two rows of applauding employees handing out free store bags to mark the opening Sunday morning.The doors opened to customers seconds after the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony outside.The first customer in line was given ...
New Three Valley director ready to spring into action
OXFORD — Enthusiasm for her new job as executive director of the Three Valley Conservation Trust has Liz Woedl excited just to get up in the morning. Woedl was appointed to the position by unanimous vote of the TVCT board to replace Larry Frimerman who retired as director recently after ...
Curriculum changes coming to Talawanda Middle School
OXFORD — Rumors that the music was being eliminated from the Talawanda Middle School curriculum are incorrect, according to the district’s curriculum director.There are changes coming, triggered by new state requirements within the school report card system but nothing is being eliminated.“It is change and it feels like a loss,” ...
Oxford a ‘Showcase’ for soccer
OXFORD — Young soccer players from around the country, and even Canada, are again in Oxford this weekend for the Adidas Blue Chip Showcase.This weekend, approximately 85 boys’ teams are visiting to play one game each day, today through Sunday, in hopes of catching the eye of a college coach ...
Braves reload, take aim at another tennis title
OXFORD — Six league championships in a row have not dampened the enthusiasm of the Talawanda High School boys’ tennis team as it tries to make it seven in a row this spring.Optimism is high among the varsity players and coach Pete Thomas.“Last year we lost four seniors. We just ...
Bike lane implementation discussed by commission
OXFORD — An analysis of the “Shifting Gears” bike and pedestrian safety report received by the city last summer was presented to the Oxford Planning Commission during Tuesday night’s meeting.Planner Sam Perry gave an outline of the analysis, including study by the city’s engineering, streets and police departments.The commission received ...
Senior-laden Braves in sync early
OXFORD — Senior leadership is a valuable commodity for any high school coach in any sport and Talawanda baseball coach Pete Maus has plenty of places to look for it this spring.His roster has 11 seniors among the 19 currently listed players and most are back from last year’s 18-9 ...
Arts Center getting facelift
OXFORD — Grant money from the federal government will help the Oxford Community Arts Center with the next phase of its restoration efforts as it tackles the exterior porch area of the former Female Institute building, also known as Oxford College.The building, at 10 South College Ave., housed a women’s ...
Oxford eyesore to be torn down
OXFORD — A long-time community eyesore will soon disappear.The former Oxford Dairy Queen, at 5228 Hester Road with fronting on College Corner Pike, will become property of the city as soon as paperwork is completed. The city will then tear down the building and remove the asphalt, leaving only a ...
Braves off to hot start, host doubleheader
OXFORD — The unseasonably cold weather hasn’t kept Talwanda High School’s softball team from getting off to a hot start this sesaon.The Braves are 3-0 after back-to-back 8-7 wins over Eaton March 30 at home and a 5-3 road win at Franklin County on April 2. Talawanda hosts Fenwick in ...
New conference, new challenges for THS track
OXFORD — Talawanda’s track team is gearing up for a big season and did some preparation with an indoor season that saw two of its top athletes make it to the state championships.Coach Paul Stiver is hoping that the trip to state is just a sign of bigger things to ...
T.J. Maxx to employ 60
OXFORD — “Maxxinistas” who have been watching progress on the former Big Lots building on South Locust Street in recent months anticipating the arrival of T.J.Maxx will soon see the finished product.The long-awaited store will open April 14 and employ about 60 people.The opening will feature a ribbon-cutting at 7:30 ...
1 crash during spring snowstorm, but otherwise quiet
OXFORD — Snow Sunday night into Monday in the area never reached an emergency situation, except for one Miami University freshman.“There’s not much to report,” Oxford Police Sgt. Greg Moore said Tuesday. “The street department was prepared and we never got to three inches (of snow) at one time. The ...
Forum sparks discussion over school safety
OXFORD — School safety was the topic for the second time in three nights last week when the Oxford League of Women Voters hosted a panel discussion Wednesday, March 20. Three of the panelists also were speakers at a discussion Monday, March 18 at the Talawanda Board of Education meeting.The ...
New facilities, awards highlights of FFA banquet
OXFORD — Accomplishments of the past year were honored by the Talawanda/Butler Tech Future Farmers of America chapter at the 56th Annual Parent-Member Banquet Saturday, March 23.A highlight of the year, of course, was the move into the new Talawanda High School building with new shop and classroom facilities for ...
Effort to reduce density in rental units sparks debate
OXFORD — Efforts to reduce density in certain parts of the city led to zoning code changes dealing with nonconformities approved by Oxford City Council at its meeting Tuesday.The section dealing with nonconforming rental units drew the most comment, although it included “uses, buildings, lots and structures which are subject ...
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