Sean Scott

I broke down the funding of local candidates this week, especially how out-of-state money and PAC donations flowed into different campaigns. Democratic candidates in Oxford were especially well-supported, but incumbent state senator George Lang beat everyone by far with >$300k.

A Miami University survey found Trump leading Harris by 3 points in Ohio in the final days of the election, while Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown had a narrow lead over Republican Bernie Moreno in the senate race. oxfreepress.com/miami-universi…

If you look at absentee voting only, though, Oxford jumps to the middle of the pack. Early in-person voting could only be done at the Board of Elections, about half an hour away from the city.

Oxford has had the lowest turnout rate so far among cities in Butler County, but Oxford Township voters have had the fourth-highest turnout among townships so far.

Cat day cats for cat day!!

During a meeting Oct. 17, the Talawanda Board of Education voted 4-1 to reinstate two-tier busing for students, including high schoolers, next school year. The district first switched to the current state-minimum transportation plan in 2023. oxfreepress.com/talawanda-two-…

More than a dozen Republican candidates running for office in Butler County - many unopposed - made their pitch to voters during a forum hosted by Butler County Republicans. oxfreepress.com/republican-can…

Not sure what's on the ballot this year? The Oxford Free Press has details on the ballot issues and statewide races that local voters will decide on in the 2024 election, including several levies. oxfreepress.com/2024-election-…

Bernie Moreno, an Ohio Republican running against incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown for the U.S. Senate, spoke to a crowd of roughly 500 during an event at Miami University Oct. 10. Ben Shapiro and Vivek Ramaswamy also attended. oxfreepress.com/moreno-ramaswa…

Kiki Harmon has been cutting hair in Oxford since 2016, but her work goes beyond operating her own barber shop. In that time, she's built a thriving community with her clients and given back to city. This year, Harmon won a grant for her small business. oxfreepress.com/how-kiki-harmo…

Following board member David Bothast's resignation, the Talawanda Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Matthew Wyatt to fill the current vacancy at a special meeting Sept. 30. Wyatt was chosen from 16 applicants. oxfreepress.com/talawanda-appo…

A man with a history of making inflammatory anti-LGBTQ statements at college campuses was asked to leave Talawanda property after showing up to the high school with a bullhorn on Sept. 25. OPD warned him against trespassing, but did not cite him. oxfreepress.com/police-respond…

Faced with an estimated $24 million budget shortfall over the next 10 years, the Oxford Fire Department is turning to voters. This November, Oxford voters will decide whether to pass a fire and EMS levy to help address a demanding call volume. oxfreepress.com/fire-and-ems-l…

Just wanted to put out there that I’m living in Springfield and have been freelancing writing for a few months now. If you’re looking for stories regarding Haitian life in Ohio, feel free to reach out to me at lukejmacy@gmail.com!

Watched a bunch of people paint and talk about how cool the bathrooms at the Fitton Center are last Saturday! Gritty Canvas is an org for cancer patients and survivors, but the whole idea is to provide a space where they don’t feel pressured to talk about their diagnoses.

Now that David Bothast has resigned from the Talawanda Board of Education, the remaining board members have a set timeline to appoint a replacement. One teacher said the tense board meetings have distracted from the district's mission to educate students. oxfreepress.com/bothast-resign…

David Bothast, a first term member of the Talawanda Board of Education, resigned Sept. 9. In his resignation letter, he cited escalating harassment he says he and his family have faced during his time on the board. oxfreepress.com/david-bothast-…

The Talawanda girls volleyball team is off to a dominant start this season, winning almost every match. Players are at the top of the conference in almost every stat, too, with one athlete passing a major milestone in career assists last week. oxfreepress.com/talawanda-voll…

Looking to learn something new this fall? Adults ages 50 and older can now register for classes with the Institute for Learning in Retirement, a nonprofit organization that teaches dozens of courses each term, no tests required. oxfreepress.com/ilr-fall-regis…

Marilyn Elzey, a longtime English teacher and local activist, died Aug. 27. She taught lessons to everyone she met, not just her students, friends said. Her son said she encouraged everyone to "stay curious, ask tons of questions" and "love everybody." oxfreepress.com/p/df4936cb-afb…