Good morning, Oxford.

A Talawanda High School senior died in a house fire on April 22 near US 27, and school officials said the family asked for privacy (the student’s name was withheld) as funeral plans remain pending.

James River Phillips, a Mason man accused of making homemade explosives and shipping materials to Oxford, was released on bond on April 22 — the FBI led a joint operation last week that included a bomb squad response in Oxford.

Miami University now offers a study abroad exchange program with LUNEX University that lets SLAM master’s candidates study European sport management and gain international perspectives while one LUNEX student studies locally on the Oxford campus — the program connects global sport trends with local career opportunities.

Moira Casey has worked at Miami University Regionals for over 20 years and will begin as interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science on July 1.

She follows Ande Durojaiye and plans to advance programs like the Early College Academy and Work+ program—aiming to expand access to quality education.

Newton and Ivy—the first dogs from the Crawfords family, joined by Miami University President Gregory Crawford and University Ambassador Dr. Renate Crawford—will throw out the first pitch at the Cincinnati Reds’ Bark in the Park event on April 30.

Lifeguarding Recertification Course

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM — Miami University Recreational Sports Center — $150.00 — Refresh your lifesaving skills and gain certification valid for 2 years.