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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Oxford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Oxford Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Oxford Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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
- ➤ 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. Miami University
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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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