Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
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🏘️ Community
Eugene M. Bill Albaugh moved his family to Oxford around 1937 and became a teacher and community leader.
He served as director of the Naval Radio Training School during World War II (training nearly 7,500 service members) and later started Alba Craft Laboratory that machined uranium before he died in 1958.
🎭 Culture
International student-athletes from Miami University shared their cultures at Preble County Senior Center by discussing their traditions, languages, and personal stories.
Organizers said the exchange built confidence in the seniors and sparked meaningful talks—linking everyone in the community.
🎓 Education
Miami University is hosting the Falling for Miami photo contest — the Miami community is invited to submit photos by 11:59 p.m. on Oct 25 for a chance to win Miami-themed prize packages.
Three winners will earn prizes valued at about $450, $300 and $150 and will be announced by Nov 5.
Local media reported that Miami University received a $1.5M gift to transform its Humanities Center and hosted an adaptive walk on wheels at Oxford Area Trails for those with mobility challenges—other stories highlighted dollar store workers fighting for better jobs, new student loan limits that may curtail career paths, and Oxford being praised as a vibrant college town. These reports showcase recent educational and community developments in Oxford.
Miami University named Onisha Thapa, Anastasiia Evstifeeva, and Dustyn Weber as the winners of its 2025-2026 Three Minute Thesis Competition — they will appear at the Graduate Research Forum on November 7.
Miami University students met with the Cincinnati Bengals on October 21 as part of the Center for Career Exploration and Success’s first career trek event of the 2025-26 Presidential Career and Leadership Series designed to connect them with top Cincinnati employers.
🎉 Oxford Events
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Cameron Whitcomb Live
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Brick Street — Cost info not provided — Experience the captivating songwriting and storytelling of 21-year-old sensation Cameron Whitcomb.
Indiana University Southeast vs. Miami RedHawks Women's Basketball
1-3 p.m. — Millett Hall — Check event details — Watch an exciting women's college basketball match between the Grenadiers and the RedHawks.
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