📰 Oxford's new local newspaper fills a crucial community void. The Oxford Free Press, founded by three retired Miami University professors in June 2024, serves as the town's independent print newspaper after previous publications disappeared. Editor Sean Scott, a recent Miami graduate, manages the nonprofit paper which produces 1,500 copies weekly for a community that strongly prefers print media. The Free Press addresses a critical gap in local coverage, especially during student breaks when campus publications aren't operating. Community response has been overwhelmingly positive, with volunteers helping distribute papers that quickly disappear from newsstands.
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🎓 A legacy born from Miami University's transformative influence. Kay Lockridge's connection to the school began before birth, with her mother's early love for the campus. Heeding advice to attend a small liberal arts college where she could make a difference, Lockridge became editor of The Miami Student while majoring in government. Her Miami education launched a distinguished journalism career spanning The Associated Press, freelance writing, and teaching. Now, Lockridge has established a bequest to strengthen The Miami Student and create scholarships, honoring both her experience and her late partner Roslyn Pulitzer.
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🪪 Fake IDs now nearly impossible to spot at college bars. Chinese manufacturers have revolutionized the fake ID market, producing high-quality documents using the same materials and technology as official DMVs. At Miami University, bouncers like Regan Sparks encounter up to 15 sophisticated fakes per shift, complete with holograms, engravings, and scanner compatibility. Student resellers can make significant profits, with one dealer turning $35 purchases into $80 sales before eventually receiving free IDs from his supplier. While bars employ various detection methods, police acknowledge that only official database checks can definitively verify authenticity.
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Historic gem needs no introduction: This historic charmer listed at $215,000 offers four bedrooms and impressive updates including new flooring, renovated bathrooms with a whirlpool tub, plus a pole barn and fenced yard for small-town living with modern conveniences.
Seniors-only home with extras: Priced at $219,000, this two-bedroom home in Pheasant Run Village, a 55+ community, features an open floor plan with a welcoming porch, a spacious great room, and a four-season room that leads to a quiet back deck.