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Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Oxford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Black Covered Bridge, a key part of Oxford Area Trails, closed for renovation on May 27th and will remain closed until late August to update its siding, roofing and roof rafters – cyclists and pedestrians may use the other trails and paved paths from local parks. Oxford Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Miami University students helped prepare rare specimens—like a polar bear and an arctic fox—for a new display at the Hefner Museum of Natural History. Museum director Steve Sullivan said the specimens were quarantined to protect older collections — and will be shown this fall. Miami University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Miami University started a new podcast—In Such a Place—that talks about topics like quantum computing and mental health. Miami President Gregory Crawford leads interviews with experts to show how college work can help bring new ideas to our community. Miami University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 3, Oxford City Council approved a $5.375 million contract plus a 10% contingency to Brumbaugh Construction for Phase Five of the Oxford Area Trail System linking Talawanda High School and Talawanda Middle School with Chestnut Street — work will start this season and continue through 2026 to meet state grant deadlines. Oxford Free Press
TRAVEL NEWS
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Oxford Freedom Festival
10 a.m. — Oxford Community Park — $5 parking fee — Celebrate Independence Day with games, food, and a spectacular fireworks display.
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Brave 5k
8 AM – 12 PM — Oxford Community Park — Fun for all ages — Participate in a 5K run/walk and a kids' fun run to promote community health.
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