Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
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📰 Economy
Oxford Free Press reported strong financial health for 2026 after Oxford-area households donated $36,000 in November and December, double the $18,000 target + securing extra funds from national organizations; 2025 revenue reached $192,000 against $148,000 in expenses.
🏛️ Government
Reily Township appointed volunteer chief Clayton Lightfield — a 20-year firefighter — to serve a one-year term and increased volunteer pay, effective Jan.
7. The board will decide on pilot community safety supply boxes to provide emergency resources as part of a Rural Community Program grant.
🏈 Sports
Miami University athletics gained national attention when the RedHawks appeared in the Arizona Bowl broadcast on The CW — which spurred a 12% rise in social media engagement and a 36% boost in original content.
The success follows an impressive start by the undefeated men’s basketball team.
Miami University's men's and women's basketball teams celebrated a perfect home record in MAC play during a meal at Gross Center on Friday, Jan.
16. Professor Rodney Coates joined the event and highlighted the teams' achievements.
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Tyler Nance at Brick Street
7-11 p.m. — Brick Street — Ages 18+ — Country Night kicks off with Tyler Nance bringing the beats to Oxford, OH.
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