A heartfelt thank you to Oxford election officials

Nov, 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 to provide voter registration and education information to all enrolled students.

Miami’s effort to meet this mandate was enhanced by the collaborative relationship it has with the city of Oxford. Election day, facilitated by numerous election officials, resulted in thousands of Miami students choosing to vote locally along side thousands of Oxford residents.

Our community is stronger due to the partnership between the university and Oxford community members. Thanks to all of those election officials who made this process as seamless as possible. Susan Mosley-Howard, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, and David Sauter, University Registrar

Rape Crisis program undergoes change

The Community Counseling & Crisis Center (CCCC) Rape Crisis Domestic Violence Program of Butler County has officially been transferred to Women Helping Women in Cincinnati, effective immediately. All Rape and domestic violence crisis referrals go to (513) 381-5610 24 hours/seven days a week.

The Rape Crisis program in Butler County has served residents in Butler County for the past 23 years. We thank those who have supported the program through financial donations and volunteer efforts and Women Helping Women is committed to keep this program viable for the residents in Butler County.

CCCC will continue to grow and provide quality face to face outpatient therapy services that include mental health services to adults, families, couples and children in the Butler County community as well as the surrounding counties, who might otherwise not have affordable access to these type of services. For more information contact (513) 523-4149.

CCCC continues to provide Crisis Hotline information and referral resources, including Lifeline Suicide Prevention to all of Butler County and the United States. This is a volunteer ran service, provided by dedicated community members and students from Miami University. This is a 24 hour/seven day a week suicide/crisis hotline and can be reached at (513) 523-4146.

If you have questions, regarding the changes in our services or questions in general, please contact: Dr. Eric Emery, Regional Director of Adult Services at eemery@stalsorphanage.org or (513) 86705866, ext. 140. Joan Burger, Oxford