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$All 8th graders at Talawanda Middle School have been ordered into remote learning until Sept. 30 as district officials try to stave off an uptick of covid quarantines and positive tests. Thursday was the first day the 250 eighth graders of the school had to learn from home. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)$

COVID positives, quarantines force shut down of 8th grade at local school

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$Leaders from some of southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky's universities and community colleges recently held a press conference at Cincinnati's National Underground Railroad Freedom Center to announce their joining a national effort to raise minority student enrollment. Miami University President Gregory Crawford, far right, was among the participants. (Photo by Scott Beseler/NKU MARCOM\ Journal-News)$

Southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky schools join to boost minority enrollment for higher...

$Miami University officials took their first tour Friday of a $10 million renovation of a nurse learning and training facility on the school's Hamilton regional campus. From left to right: Miami Nursing Simulation Coordinator Abby Richardson, Miami President Gregory Crawford, University Ambassador Renate Crawford, and Vice President & Dean of College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science Ande Durojaiye. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)$

Miami University unveils $10 million renovation of nursing learning facility on Hamilton...

DeWine appoints Liberty Twp. attorney as new judge in Butler County

Construction worker jailed in rape of Miami University student

Miami University construction: What’s happening with 3 big projects this summer

Just Add Water, an innovative sidewalk art installation in Butler County, Ohio combines art with hydrophobic paint to reveal art when it rains. The art is invisible when dry, but with the help of some water art it suddenly appears on sidewalks. The artwork is interactive and can be found at eight different locations in Butler County including Liberty Center, Marcum Park, Fitton Center for Creative Arts, the Square @ Union Centre, Oxford Aquatic Center, Furfield Dog Park, Jungle Jim’s International Market, and Governor’s Square. KATHRYN TRUCCO / CONTRIBUTED

New sidewalk art work around Butler County only visible during rain or other wetness

$Miami University officials just announced they are doing their own version of a coronavirus vaccine incentive program by offering more than 80 prizes - including a chance at free tuition, free school meals, hockey game tickets and more - to students returning to classes in August for the start of the new school year. The vaccine incentive program, say school officials, is designed to increase the number of vaccinated students on is main Oxford campus and its regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown. (File Photo\Journal-News)$

Vaccine incentives: Miami students offered hockey tickets, laptops, free tuition and more

Sinclair Community College student Conner Elliott talks about his experience in the program during an open house for the new Smart Manufacturing and Automation Lab Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the Sinclair Community College Mason campus. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF

Manufacturing jobs: Butler County community colleges working to fill need for skilled...

$According to documents obtained by the Journal-News, a former official of Miami University’s hockey program – now under investigation by the school and Chicago’s NHL team regarding allegations of sexually assault of players – was also accused in 2018 of alleged unwanted touching years earlier by a former Miami student. (File Photo\Journal-News)$

Records: Former Miami student accused hockey program official of sex offense

$The joint Miami University, Oxford and private industry business incubator is now taking shape in a former Miami food services building (pictured) thanks to a recent $1.5 million grant, say school officials. The recent announcement of the new state grant for “College@Elm Innovation & Workforce Development Center” in Oxford is the latest example of momentum for the new project, say Miami officials. (File Photo\Journal-News)$

College@Elm project in Oxford bringing dozens of jobs boosted by state grant

Butler County fireworks: Where to see shows this weekend

$Miami University officials recently announced tuition increases for in-state and out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students for the 2021-22 school year at its main Oxford campus and its regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown. (File Photo\Journal-News)$

Miami University to increase tuition for 2021-22 at different levels

An acclaimed Miami business professor died last week wile hiking up a mountain side in Alaska. According to reports from Alaska media, 52-year-old David Shrider was found dead while backpacking up a mountain “after he tumbled down a mountain slope Friday in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve,” said park rangers.

Miami professor death: David Shrider remembered as beloved teacher, part of athletic...

$Miami University officials said Thursday they have hired an independent legal firm to investigate allegations a former member of the school's hockey coaching staff may have abused players. The statement comes in the wake of media reports that Bradley Aldrich - who was also a former NHL Chicago Blackhawk assistant coach - has been sued by two former players who alleged sexual abuse by Aldrich. Miami's hockey teams play in Goggin Arena, pictured, on the school's main Oxford campus. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)$

Miami University reviewing tenure of former hockey official accused of sexual assault...

$Miami University and Oxford city officials unveiled a new historic marker in an Uptown city park recognizing the racist legacy of lynching and mob violence against two local African American men. The 19th Century deaths are described on the marker and decedents of the two men are pictured here at the Monday unveiling ceremony. (Provided Photo\Journal-News)$

New historic marker notes Butler County lynching, racist mob violence

Man arrested after Butler County pursuit during which he jumped from moving truck

Former restaurant space could become new coffee house, church in Oxford historic house

This week will see nearly 700 boys from around Ohio staying and learning at Miami University's main Oxford campus as part of the annual Buckeye Boys State conference. Coronavirus last year shut down summer youth conferences at Miami. Pictured is Gov. Mike DeWine in 2019 as he speaks with teen delegates for the conference. Contributed

Hockey camps, statewide convention bring life to Miami campus as restrictions ease