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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Oxford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Founding Editor Sean Scott thanked readers and community supporters as his time with the Free Press ended—he is set to move to Maine. The paper will take a two-week break from print before new editor Aidan Cornue takes over. Oxford Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Puzzle & Putt, Oxford’s first escape room and mini golf facility, opened on June 19 in a renovated building that once housed the RDI call center—family owners Jesse and Elizabeth Baker created the venue to offer a new, fun activity in town. The business charges $35.99 per hour for escape rooms and $10 for nine-hole mini golf—plans include adding a golf simulator to draw locals and Miami University students. Oxford Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On June 19 just before 2 p.m., Oxford Police said a man trespassed on two properties and dug a trench while building a dam in a nearby stream—this action caused water to back up and flood one yard. Oxford Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Miami University Board of Trustees approved an $850 million operating budget for fiscal year 2026 on June 27 and set a 3% salary improvement pool for non-bargaining employees—tuition increases for incoming students will be finalized by the Ohio General Assembly while current students keep their rates steady. Miami University
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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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