http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/ Latest articles for the Local-news section at oxfordpress.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:42:34 GMT 2009-11-21T09:42:34Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/high-school-delivers-the-goods-4-207-cans-413804.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - Badin High School wrapped up its annual Canned Food Drive, delivering 4,207 cans of food to St. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:51:19 GMT rjones@coxohio.com http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/high-school-delivers-the-goods-4-207-cans-413804.html Richard O Jones 2009-11-21T05:51:19Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/cutting-edge-command-center-now-a-dream-but-ema-director-will-keep-pushing-for-it-413801.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - Butler County Emergency Management Director Jeff Galloway’s dream is a sprawling, 9,000-square-foot emergency command center. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:47:09 GMT jsweigart@coxohio.com http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/cutting-edge-command-center-now-a-dream-but-ema-director-will-keep-pushing-for-it-413801.html Josh Sweigart 2009-11-21T05:47:09Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/committee-recommends-miami-increase-room-and-board-rates-413143.html?cxtype=rss_local-news The Miami University Board of Trustees will hear a recommendation to increase the cost of room and board for the next academic year. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:33:54 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/committee-recommends-miami-increase-room-and-board-rates-413143.html Meagan Engle 2009-11-20T20:33:54Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/mu-junior-expects-big-things-from-tiny-robot-412851.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Miami University junior Justinn Eddie spends a lot of his time playing with remote-controlled robots, but not just for fun. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:31:58 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/mu-junior-expects-big-things-from-tiny-robot-412851.html Elizabeth Hagedorn 2009-11-20T18:31:58Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/press-kiwanis-seek-top-residents-412879.html?cxtype=rss_local-news It’s time again for the Oxford community to recognize those people who use their talents to make our community a better place. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:45:54 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/press-kiwanis-seek-top-residents-412879.html 2009-11-20T18:45:54Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/miami-offers-free-jazz-concert-412877.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Miami University’s Jazz Ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in Hall Auditorium on Miami’s Oxford campus. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:41:17 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/miami-offers-free-jazz-concert-412877.html 2009-11-20T18:41:17Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/habitat-for-humanity-closes-on-property-for-subdivision-412857.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Habitat for Humanity is moving forward with its plans for a six-acre subdivision in Oxford after closing on the property last week. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:39:34 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/habitat-for-humanity-closes-on-property-for-subdivision-412857.html Meagan Engle 2009-11-20T18:39:34Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/the-oxford-chorale-seeking-members-for-reformed-choir-412840.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Since the Oxford Choral Ensemble disassembled a few years ago, local residents and members of the group found themselves missing the music. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:53 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/the-oxford-chorale-seeking-members-for-reformed-choir-412840.html Katie Rico 2009-11-20T18:27:53Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/community-invited-to-free-dinner-412823.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Talawanda Middle School will host a Thanksgiving meal for the fourth year at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in the school’s cafeteria. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:24:21 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/community-invited-to-free-dinner-412823.html 2009-11-20T18:24:21Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/local-training-prepares-for-terrorist-attack-412365.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - The Butler County Emergency Management Agency will start the holidays by preparing for a terrorist attack or hazardous materials spill. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:33:06 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/local-training-prepares-for-terrorist-attack-412365.html 2009-11-20T15:33:06Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/butler-county-dems-name-new-leader-411150.html?cxtype=rss_local-news LIBERTY TWP. - A new leader has taken the reins of the Butler County Democratic Party. Frank Cloud, business manager for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 648, was named the party chairman Thursday, Nov. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:57:29 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/butler-county-dems-name-new-leader-411150.html Tiffany Y. Latta Josh Sweigert 2009-11-20T02:57:29Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/ticket-tax-proposal-has-both-sides-lining-up-409138.html?cxtype=rss_local-news How much more visitors will pay to park at and enter Kings Island, The Beach Waterpark and other Mason area attractions could be determined next week by Mason City Council. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:19:51 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/ticket-tax-proposal-has-both-sides-lining-up-409138.html Denise Callahan 2009-11-19T17:19:51Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/commissioner-questions-payments-to-company-owned-by-trustee-410956.html?cxtype=rss_local-news HAMILTON - Butler County Commissioner Charles Furmon is concerned the county has been paying a company for employee benefits for almost a year without proper approval. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:18:29 GMT jsweigart@coxohio.com http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/commissioner-questions-payments-to-company-owned-by-trustee-410956.html Josh Sweigart 2009-11-20T01:18:29Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/new-home-construction-picks-up-slightly-409809.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Thanks to new homeowners looking for a bargain, Butler County has increased the number of new homes constructed this year while the national average remains in a downturn. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:46 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/new-home-construction-picks-up-slightly-409809.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-19T06:00:46Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/butler-county-administrator-to-resign-409169.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Butler County Administrator Tim Williams is resigning next month as the county struggles to stave off a fiscal crisis. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:39:57 GMT jsweigart@coxohio.com http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/butler-county-administrator-to-resign-409169.html Josh Sweigart 2009-11-19T05:39:57Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/officers-could-get-tasers-back-soon-408349.html?cxtype=rss_local-news OXFORD - Every Oxford police officer could soon begin carrying a Taser again after City Council gave final, favorable comments on a revised policy and expressed a desire to get them back in officers hands as soon as possible. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:52:09 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/officers-could-get-tasers-back-soon-408349.html Meagan Engle 2009-11-19T03:52:09Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/fate-of-chickens-in-the-city-decided-408557.html?cxtype=rss_local-news OXFORD - The issue of having chickens inside the city limits scratched by this week as council enacted a formal policy in favor of the poultry in a 4-3 vote. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:42:50 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/fate-of-chickens-in-the-city-decided-408557.html Ryan Gauthier and Meagan Engle 2009-11-18T16:42:50Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/miami-offers-night-at-the-opera-408220.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Miami University is offering a night at the opera three times this week with two one-acts that have something for newcomers and theater-lovers alike. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:22:17 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/miami-offers-night-at-the-opera-408220.html Meagan Engle 2009-11-18T14:22:17Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/former-reds-player-hopes-to-score-big-with-new-honda-dealership-407763.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MONROE - Former Cincinnati Reds second baseman Joe Morgan said he is hoping the economy improves next year by the time he opens his new Honda dealership. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:38:25 GMT dewilson@coxohio.com http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/former-reds-player-hopes-to-score-big-with-new-honda-dealership-407763.html Denise Wilson 2009-11-18T05:38:25Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/crime/dog-found-starved-to-death-couple-charged-405825.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MIDDLETOWN - A local couple has been charged with animal cruelty and child endangering after police reportedly found a dog starved to death in their home. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:33:44 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/crime/dog-found-starved-to-death-couple-charged-405825.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-18T05:33:44Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/many-spurn-new-breast-cancer-study-407733.html?cxtype=rss_local-news If she had not done a self-exam, if she had not gone in for annual screenings, Seven Mile resident Robin Middleton fears she would not have found her breast cancer until it was too late. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:38:27 GMT jsweigart@coxohio.com http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/many-spurn-new-breast-cancer-study-407733.html Josh Sweigart 2009-11-18T04:38:27Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/butler-tech-reviews-new-vision-407725.html?cxtype=rss_local-news FAIRFIELD TWP. - After months of planning and interviewing, the board of the Butler Technology and Career Development Schools reviewed a rough outline of its new strategic plan Tuesday, Nov. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:35:45 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/butler-tech-reviews-new-vision-407725.html Lindsey Hilty 2009-11-18T04:35:45Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/crime/man-claims-deputy-dressed-up-deer-antlers-relocated-pornography-404741.html?cxtype=rss_local-news An Okeana resident claims a Butler County sheriff’s deputy and a state wildlife officer looking for hunting violations at his home violated his civil rights when they moved his girlfriend’s sex toys and his pornography into plain sight, and dressed deer antlers in his home with a hat, Christmas lights and goggles. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:37:56 GMT jsweigart@coxohio.com http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/crime/man-claims-deputy-dressed-up-deer-antlers-relocated-pornography-404741.html Josh Sweigart 2009-11-17T00:37:56Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/talawanda-students-turn-out-for-h1n1-vaccine-407297.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Emily Pateman had her children vaccinated against H1N1 flu this week after the flu hit her family earlier this year. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:59:50 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/talawanda-students-turn-out-for-h1n1-vaccine-407297.html Meagan Engle 2009-11-17T23:59:50Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/soil-issue-costs-estimated-450-000-to-high-school-project-407213.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Talawanda schools will spend an estimated $450,000 budgeted to chemically remove moisture from wet soil at the site of the new high school. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:09:17 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/soil-issue-costs-estimated-450-000-to-high-school-project-407213.html Meagan Engle 2009-11-17T23:09:17Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/grant-can-help-poor-with-utility-bills-405260.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Betty Riley was drowning in bills and getting repeated utility shut off notices before her home was weatherized in 2005. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:35:09 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/grant-can-help-poor-with-utility-bills-405260.html Tiffany Y. Latta 2009-11-17T00:35:09Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/frischs-to-open-new-location-406685.html?cxtype=rss_local-news FAIRFIELD TWP. - The area will have a new Frisch’s Big Boy with an updated design when the latest Frisch’s Big Boy restaurant opens Monday, Nov. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:12:30 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/frischs-to-open-new-location-406685.html 2009-11-17T21:12:30Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/board-makes-ruling-on-showing-american-beauty-film-to-students-406795.html?cxtype=rss_local-news The Talawanda Board of Education has made a final ruling to ban the R-rated movie “American Beauty” from being shown in the district. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:57:31 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/board-makes-ruling-on-showing-american-beauty-film-to-students-406795.html Meagan Engle 2009-11-17T19:57:31Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/does-your-student-have-an-attention-disorder--406691.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Statistically, one to two students in each classroom have some form of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, according to national statistics. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:02:20 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/oxford-news/does-your-student-have-an-attention-disorder--406691.html Lindsey Hilty 2009-11-17T19:02:20Z http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/crime/87-year-old-in-critical-condition-after-motorcycle-wreck-405058.html?cxtype=rss_local-news FRANKLIN - An 87-year-old woman remained in critical condition late Monday night after being struck by a motorcycle this past weekend. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:51:01 GMT http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/crime/87-year-old-in-critical-condition-after-motorcycle-wreck-405058.html 2009-11-17T03:51:01Z