News Stories for February 2012
Stories for Wednesday, February 29
Tornado facts & classifications
Although tornadoes occur in many parts of the world, they are found most frequently in the United States. In an average year, 1,200 tornadoes cause 70 fatalities and 1,500 injuries nationwide. You can find statistical information on tornadoes at www.spc.noaa.gov. More tornado facts: A tornado is a violently rotating column ...
Stories for Tuesday, February 28
100-plus local jobs part of tax deal
By Tom Gnau and Chelsey LevingstonStaff WritersState tax credits approved on Monday will help pave the way for several Butler County area companies to create more than 100 jobs in the next six to seven years.The tax credits will help move projects along for Metal-Matic to open in Middletown, Production ...
TMS to hold fifth-grade registration meeting tonight
Staff ReportOXFORD — Talawanda Middle School will hold a fifth-grade registration meeting tonight, Feb. 28, at 7 o’clock in the TMS Auditeria.
Stories for Sunday, February 26
MU grad honored by president
Staff ReportOXFORD — Rita Dove, Miami University graduate and former poet laureate, was awarded a 2011 National Medal of the Arts by President Barack Obama. Dove, who graduated in 1973, was one of eight people presented with the medal on Feb. 13, according to a news release from Miami. Dove, ...
46th annual Maple Syrup Festival on tap
By James SpragueContributing WriterCOLLEGE CORNER — The end of winter and the beginning of spring signal much more than rain showers and blooming flowers. It marks the beginning of maple syrup season as well.Hueston Woods State Park is hosting its 46th annual Maple Syrup Festival March 3-4 and 10-11, featuring ...
McGuffey to add Montessori kindergarten
Staff ReportOXFORD — McGuffey Foundation School, which opened a Montessori preschool in September, has plans to offer a Montessori kindergarten program in the fall.Interested parents can learn about both and tour the facility at an “adults only” open house from 3 to 5 p.m. March 3.“Next year we will follow ...
United Way to host a murder mystery dinner
By Scarlett Zhiqi ChenContributing WriterOXFORD — The next fundraiser for the United Way of Oxford and Vicinity is a mystery.A murder mystery, to be exact.The United Way will host an evening of intrigue at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 18, with “I am Getting Murdered in the Morning.” The event will ...
Talawanda honor roll
The following students were named to Talawanda High School’s second quarter honor roll:Highest honorsAbrams, Casey; Abshire, Jonathan; Antonius, Zachary; Anttila, Konsta; Anttila, Vilppu; Bader, Evan; Bailer, Emily; Bailey-Van Kuren, Dylan; Baker, Sarah; Bali, Avnika; Bartlett, Thea; Baumgartner, Christa; Bennett, Bobby; Bond, Alexandria (Ali); Bornstein, Joshua; Bretz, Kaitlyn; Bretz, Suzannah; Brown, ...
More than 20K apply to Miami
By Meagan EngleStaff WriterOXFORD — Miami University received more applications than ever for its entering freshman class.Applications for the fall semester are at 20,233, up from 18,485 last year.“We received applications from all 50 states this year, which is very exciting to see,” said Michael Kabbaz, associate vice president for ...
Oxford burglaries already double 2011
By Pete ConradStaff WriterOXFORD — There has been a dramatic rise in Oxford burglaries this year and Police Chief Robert Holzworth made a point during Tuesday night’s Oxford City Council meeting of asking neighbors to keep an extra-sharp lookout.“I think everyone is aware there is a burglary problem in town,” ...
Letters to the editor
Acts of kindness are appreciatedWords cannot express our appreciation to the many friends and family who attended Charles “Chic” Rumpler’s funeral service, sent flowers and cards, called and shared memories of him with us.He loved living in Oxford and often said, “Oxford has it all!”Thank you all for your many ...
Conrad named Oxford Press editor
Staff ReportPete Conrad has been named editor of the Oxford Press.Conrad, who has 34 years experience as a journalist, succeeds Meagan Engle as the newspaper’s next editor.Covering Miami University sports for the past 29 years for the Hamilton JournalNews, Conrad brings a wealth of experience that will allow the Oxford ...
Names make news
MIAMI UniversityMerten named as ambassadorKenneth Merten, Miami University Class of 1983, has been nominated by President Barack Obama to be the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Croatia.Merten’s appointment was approved by Croatia and his nomination was sent to the Senate on ...
Trivia night raises $7,000 for McGuffey Foundation
Staff ReportOXFORD — Trivia buffs tested their knowledge of everything from politics to sports to movies earlier this month at the third annual McGuffey Foundation School Trivia Night fundraiser.Sixteen teams gathered at the Oxford Community Arts Center ballroom for the event on Feb. 4. Each group picked a theme that ...
For the record
Oxford policeManagers of three businesses on East High Street — Bill’s Art Store, Oxford Real Estate and The Apple Tree — reported that attempts to break-in and enter their establishments were unsuccessful on Feb. 15.A Dana Drive resident reported an attempted burglary of her house while she, a daughter and ...
Teacher, coach is new president of Butler County PAC
Staff ReportOXFORD — Oxford educator and coach Steve Jamison has been elected president of the Butler County Progressive Political Action Committee.Jamison succeeds PAC’s founding president, Don Daiker, who is stepping down after three years in office to become a neighborhood team leader in Barack Obama’s campaign.Jamison earned his bachelor’s degree ...
Briefly
HISTORYLearn more about pioneer womenRetired Talawanda High School history teacher Pat Kaufman, who has done extensive research and reading on the American pioneer woman, will talk to the McGuffey Museum volunteers and guests at 3 p.m. March 6 at the Miami Art Museum.She will talk about “Pioneer Women and the ...
Stories for Tuesday, February 21
Crews respond to suspicious package at Boehner’s office
Staff ReportWEST CHESTER TWP. — A letter laced with corn starch prompted a visit by Hazmat crews to House Speaker John Boehner’s office Tuesday afternoon.West Chester Twp. Fire Capt. Bill Borneman confirmed the suspicious substance was corn starch. The office is located on Cincinnati-Dayton Rd. in Butler County.
Stories for Wednesday, February 15
Jack in the Box coming to Ohio
By Denise WilsonStaff WriterWEST CHESTER TWP. — Jack in the Box is planning to open its first restaurant in Ohio on Tylersville Road, near Interstate 75 in West Chester Twp. in the next couple weeks, according to a company spokesman.Brian Luscomb said that plans call on the San Diego, Calif., ...
Stories for Thursday, February 2
Man arrested in early-morning stabbing
By Hannah PoturalskiStaff WriterHAMILTON — A Hamilton man is in Butler County Jail after allegedly stabbing a man after he wouldn’t give up his wallet.Around 3:30 a.m. Thursday, police responded to 130 Village St. after a man reported he had been stabbed. Police found Timothy Sparks, 36, of the residence ...
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