News Stories for November 2012
Stories for Thursday, November 29
Assistant Prosecutor honored at state level
Butler County Assistant Prosecutor Jennifer McElfresh received a meritorious prosecuting attorney award Thursday from the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, and both her boss and her opponents said the honor was well deserved.The award was one of three presented at the association’s annual meeting in Columbus. McElfresh is chief of the ...
Fifth suspect in Slaven murder surrenders
The fifth person accused of murdering a 19-year-old Fairfield man in what police described as “a drug deal gone bad” turned himself in Thursday. Anthony Dean Givens, 21, whose last known address is 1201 Chestnut St., Hamilton, “walked into the police department” at about 3:15 p.m., according to officer Doug ...
Libraries offer patrons a way to reduce fines
Several local libraries are offering patrons an opportunity to reduce their fines while helping the less fortunate.Through Dec. 31, MidPointe Library System’s patrons can have $1 of outstanding fines forgiven for each non-perishable item they donate. MidPointe’s “Food For Fines” program last year waived $6,000 in overdue fines and donated ...
‘Spirit of Christmas’ features 400 international nativities
More than 400 unique and global interpretations of the nativity scene are on display this weekend at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Liberty Twp. The church has hosted the annual “Spirit of Christmas: Nativity Exhibits and Music” event for about a decade, said organizer Lori Rahlf. ...
Oxford Police Reports
A Connersville, Ind. man was charged with domestic violence early in the evening of Nov. 23 after police responded to a call at The Butler Inn on College Corner Pike. According to a police report, a Connersville woman staying at the motel with the man was found to have a ...
Princess 4 future is uncertain
The Great Escape Princess 4 theaters in Uptown Oxford was not open for business on Tuesday and the marquee that normally displays coming attractions was blank. Residents are wondering whether the town is losing its only public movie theater.Alan Kyger, Oxford Economic Development Director, said the theater “is in transition” ...
Letters to the Editor
A heartfelt thank you to Oxford election officialsNov, 6, 2012 was not just another day in our community, but a day where our collective civic identity was in full display. Like all colleges and universities in the United States, according to the revised Higher Education Act, Miami University was required ...
In Brief
HOLIDAYSToys for Tots is underwayThe Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program is well underway. Put a smile on a child’s face this holiday season and donate a new, unwrapped toy.The drop box collection points are at the following participating locations in Oxford through Dec. 17: Coldwell Banker College Real ...
Tickets still available for Bread Not Bombs Dinner
Tickets still are available for the 28th annual Bread Not Bombs Dinner, hosted by Oxford Citizens for Peace and Justice.This year’s dinner will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 1 at a new location — the Oxford United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 14 N. Poplar St., ...
Oxford Seniors News
NEWSOxford Seniors at 922 Tollgate Drive invites the community to its Holiday Open House, featuring the Oxford Community Band on Monday, Dec. 3.Santa will visit Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. Bring your camera for photo opportunities. The band concert will start at 6:30 p,m. Come enjoy the festivities, cookies and ...
THS boysbasketball coach looks for big strides from last season
Team unity and taking care of the ball were two areas of emphasis for the Talawanda High School boys basketball team since the last season ended eight months ago.Coach Bobby Lipps said he is confident both areas have been addressed and looks forward to the opening of the 2012-13 season ...
Brace to speak at Audubon Miami Valley meeting
Audubon Miami Valley will hold a chapter meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10 in the Second Floor Community Room, Lebanon Citizens National Bank, 30 Park Place West. The meeting is free and open to the public.This month’s program features Jim Brace, a Liberty Twp. resident, speaking on Duck ...
Greene brings experience, energy to Visitors Bureau role
Jessica Greene spent much of her childhood in Reily Twp. and did lots of kids stuff like attending the summer concerts in the park, going trick or treating, visiting Santa. Later she played clarinet in Talawanda High School’s marching band and graduated from Miami University. She knows the area.She spent ...
Talawanda School Menus
For Dec. 3-7Talawanda High SchoolMonday, Dec. 3: popcorn chicken bowl, mashed potatoes and corn, green salad, chilled fruitTuesday, Dec. 4: taco salad, taco meat and cheese, salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, chilled fruit Wednesday, Dec. 5: grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup, pickle, chilled fruitThursday, Dec. 6: chicken nuggets, roll, mashed potatoes and ...
Kranbuhl to retire from United Way of Oxford
Pamela Collins, President of the United Way of Oxford and Vicinity, has announced that Maureen Kranbuhl, executive director, will retire in February, 2013, after the current United Way Campaign has concluded.Since assuming the executive director position in 2004, Kranbuhl has overseen a reorganization of the annual campaign structure and directed ...
TBFA wins three Super Bowl titles
The Talawanda Bantam Football Association (TBFA) enjoyed a spectacular day at the Ohio Valley Youth Football Central Division Championship games as the Talawanda Victory Bell rang out three times on Nov. 3 .TBFA had teams in five championship contests: kindergarten/first grade, second grade, fourth grade, fifth grade and sixth grade.Talawanda’s ...
Now is a good time to fund Kramer project, investment broker proposes
An investment broker making said during the Nov. 19 meeting of the Talawanda Board of Education that now would be an excellent time to fund the construction of a new Kramer Elementary School.Scott Stubbins proposed that Kramer could be funded in the near future through certificates of participation, or COPS, ...
MU to hold dance concerts Dec. 1-2
Miami University’s Dance Theatre will present a winter concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Gates-Abegglen Theatre, Center for Performing Arts.Dance Theatre, directed by Lana Kay Rosenberg, includes elements of many dance forms, from modern and contemporary to jazz, ...
Kramer students participate in program, 5k run
Twelve fifth-grade students from Kramer Elementary School participated in the Girls on the Run 5k race on Nov. 12.The runners, led by fourth-grade teacher Deb Hogue, staff member Chie Tomoyasu and several Miami University students, had trained throughout the fall for the event.The program, which is part of the Girls ...
THS hockey team determined to improve after early losses
High school hockey season lasts until the championship is decided next March 10, so the opening weekend is only the starting point, but for the Talawanda Braves the start seems daunting.Talawanda lost all four games in the George DiPaolo Memorial Thanksgiving Tournament, getting outscored 35-3 in those four games while ...
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