News Stories for June 2009
Stories for Tuesday, June 30
Intoxicated woman allegedly rams ex-husband’s car
Staff ReportA 34-year-old Oxford woman was apprehended after allegedly ramming her former husband’s Jeep through a fence and more than 30 feet into his yard.Sheila A. Lamb, 716 S. College Ave. #12, reportedly crashed her car into her former husband’s vehicle repeatedly on June 27. Police said Lamb was parked ...
Work planned for Monday start on Patterson Ave.
Two-lane resurfacing of U.S. 27 (Patterson Avenue) in the city of Oxford is scheduled to begin Monday, July 6.Work, which will be performed from Chestnut Street to High Street, will consist of milling existing asphalt and repaving,Traffic will be maintained with a flagging operation.Work will take approximately two weeks to ...
City to begin flushing hydrants next week
The Oxford Water Distribution Division will begin its fire hydrant flushing and inspection program next week, July 6.When fire hydrants are flushed, the water may become cloudy or discolored. Cloudy water is caused by air trapped in the water during the flushing process and is harmless.The air bubbles can be ...
Camp for kids of incarcerated parents born in MU class
There are kids across the country who struggle everyday with learning disabilities, anger or low self-esteem. Bethel AME Church hosted Camp Determination – a day camp for kids with a parent or parents, who are incarcerated who deal with these issues.“Our goal was to increase their self esteem, communication and ...
Stories for Monday, June 29
For the Record
Oxford PoliceFour 15-year-old boys were charged with theft after they were caught stealing $85 in merchandise from the Oxford Kroger store on June 10.A North Main Street resident reported cosmetic damage to her vehicle by two known juveniles on June 19.Jason P. Farmer, 26, 126 Urban St., Hamilton, was charged ...
Stagger Lee returns this week for music festival
The Oxford Summer Music Festival continues Thursday, July 2, with Stagger Lee, a country and rock band that has been performing at area events and locations since it was founded in 1981.The band has been named “Best Band in Cincinnati” at the Cammy Awards multiple times and has also recorded ...
Kids get ‘Hooked on Fishing’
Getting kids “Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs” was the order of the day for Oxford area kids and their families on May 30.More than 70 people attended this year’s Hooked On Fishing Derby that included fishing, practice tying knots, casting and eating delicious food.The Hooked On Fishing Family Fishing ...
College Corner offers open enrollment
The College Corner Local School Board permits any student from any adjacent district including Eaton, Preble Shawnee, and Talawanda, to apply and enroll in the district schools free of any tuition obligation, provided that all procedures are met.Applicants shall be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. One application shall be ...
Stories for Friday, June 26
Get discounts on prescription drugs
Oxford residents looking to cut costs at the pharmacy will soon be able to save an average of 20 percent on prescription medications thanks to a new program.Free prescription drug discount cards will be available to city residents through a program sponsored by the National League of Cities within the ...
Fourth of July fun starts early
The Fourth of July is always filled with family cookouts, pool days and fireworks. Oxford is definitely keeping up with tradition this year.The city of Oxford has planned a series of events for anyone in the community to come and celebrate. This year, however, the emphasis of the activities will ...
Wine & Art Festival funds scholarships
Due to the success of the inaugural Oxford Wine & Art Affair, the Oxford Chamber of Commerce was able to establish a scholarship fund through the Oxford Community Foundation.The scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing post secondary education at a vocational school. This year’s recipient, Caleb Daniel Wright, ...
Surviving cancer one step at a time
Cancer. It’s a word that can change someone’s life in an instant. It can lead to countless surgeries, chemotherapy treatments and can make someone very weak, yet this year’s Relay for Life honorary co-chairs proved to grow stronger as individuals and stand up to cancer.Bob Holzworth was diagnosed with renal ...
Stories for Thursday, June 25
State says bond issue repeal not possible
The growing movement to stop the construction of a new Talawanda High School continues, despite confirmation that bond issues cannot be repealed.Stop Talawanda School District, a political action committee formed by district residents, is continuing its work to repeal a 4.7-mill bond issue passed during last November’s general election. The ...
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