Preble County • July 30, 2025
Good morning, Preble County. The financial landscape for higher education just shifted dramatically along the Indiana-Ohio border. Miami University's Oxford campus has joined a game-changing tuition reciprocity agreement that slashes over $22,000 annually for students from 29 Indiana counties. This policy breakthrough transforms college affordability for families just across the state line, with Bethany Perkins from Miami's Office of Admission noting it opens doors for students who previously couldn't consider the institution.
Meanwhile, downtown Brookville is raising a glass to new possibilities with its freshly approved Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. The six-block DORA district transforms Thursday and Friday evenings plus Saturdays into opportunities for visitors to enjoy adult beverages while strolling through the historic downtown. With Mulberry & Main, O'Riley's Tavern, and Tik Takos already on board, the area joins communities nationwide embracing these pedestrian-friendly entertainment zones.
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🎓 Indiana students score in-state tuition at Miami University's main campus. The Oxford campus recently joined a tuition reciprocity agreement with Indiana, extending in-state rates to students from 29 border counties. This applies to undergraduate and graduate programs and took effect July 1. The agreement, which runs through 2027, includes first-year, transfer, and graduate students from counties like Adams, Clark, and Wayne. Miami's Oxford campus joins 18 other Ohio institutions in the agreement, while seven Indiana campuses offer similar benefits to residents in 15 Ohio counties.
🎓 Miami University slashes tuition for Indiana students across the border. The Oxford campus has joined a reciprocity agreement offering in-state tuition to students from 29 Indiana counties, creating significant savings of over $22,000 per year. This game-changing policy applies to both undergraduate and graduate programs through 2027, with potential for renewal. "This makes Miami accessible to students who perhaps ruled us out early on in the past," said Bethany Perkins from the Office of Admission. The agreement works both ways, with seven Indiana campuses also offering in-state rates to students from 15 Ohio border counties.
🍻 Brookville's downtown just became a lot more fun. The city has approved a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) allowing visitors to enjoy alcoholic beverages outdoors within specific boundaries. The new district covers six main blocks of historic downtown, operating Thursday and Friday evenings from 4-10 pm and Saturdays from 11 am-10 pm. Three local businesses—Mulberry & Main, O'Riley's Tavern, and Tik Takos—have been approved to serve refreshments within the designated area. Participating establishments will display stickers, while signs will mark the DORA's boundaries for visitors.
Brick beauty auction opportunity soon: Impressive brick two-story home with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, three bedrooms, and office space is heading to public auction August 7th. The $300,000 list price is merely a suggested opening bid for this 1.5-acre property.
Corner Lot Affordable Two Bedrooms: This $80,000 home on a corner lot features two stories with two bedrooms, a full bath, and several common spaces, plus comforts like a front porch, oak cabinetry, and central air.
Spacious Suburban Retreat Recently Upgraded: Priced at $410,000, this Brookville Schools home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a finished basement on a 0.67-acre lot with recent upgrades including a new roof, AC unit, and windows for comfortable suburban living.
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