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Mac and Joe’s, a longtime Oxford dining staple with roots dating back to 1946, was featured by America’s Best Restaurants, a national company that spotlights independently owned eateries.

The filming took place in late April while the restaurant stayed open for lunch and the feature will appear online between late July and late August — giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look.

Stephanie Danker and Luke Meeken, both Art Education professors, had their article published in Studies in Art Education on teaching art and culture in a reciprocal tribe—university partnership.

The piece provides new insights into collaborative approaches in art education.

On June 9, Julia Moore '25 presented her analysis of bestselling middle grade literature at Miami University's Undergraduate Research Forum—she showed how the books help young readers understand tricky ideas in a simple way.

The Council on Aging is urging a county levy increase on the November ballot to boost funding for the Elderly Services Program that helps seniors remain in their homes, citing a 79% growth in the local elderly population and stagnant revenue since 2005.

County commissioners will vote by early August to certify the proposal, and a 0.7-mill hike would raise annual revenue from $10.9 million to $20.2 million (property taxes would increase by $24.50 per $100,000) if approved.

Oxford Freedom Festival

10 a.m. — Oxford Community Park — $5 parking fee — Celebrate Independence Day with games, food, and a spectacular fireworks display.

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.