Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
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🎓 Education
Miami University released a new MiamiTHRIVE video that highlights milestones in its strategic plan, including the setup of implementation committees and the transformation of its Human Resources department.
Ande Durojaiye, vice president for strategy and partnerships, explained the video’s content and future steps for the plan.
🌲 Environment
Oxford officials are planning a water softener project to remove hard minerals from local water that cause hair damage and appliance wear—Water Treatment Manager Todd Kehr said the project is in early engineering stages.
Residents can use home remedies like lemon juice to counteract mineral buildup—temporary measures are in place until the system is installed.
🏛️ Government
Oxford City Council proclaimed Oct.
29 as Caroline Scott Harrison Day, approved resolutions for Miami University Airport annexation, and reviewed the Oxford Community Arts Center’s annual report and renovation plans at its Oct. 21 meeting—steps that promise new infrastructure upgrades—and underscored the center’s role in local community life.
📰 Lifestyle
In Oxford, kids prepare for Halloween with costumes and candy while adults choose which treats to hand out.
National trends show Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups as the favorite—but local stores now offer healthy options such as Tony’s Chocolonely Tiny minis and YumEarth Pops—giving residents more choices for the holiday.
🏈 Sports
Miami University will honor its famed Cradle of Coaches tradition on Nov.
12 at Yager Stadium where fans will wear black gear and the RedHawks will face Toledo in a Mid-American Conference football game with kickoff at 7 p.m.—the team will also debut new themed jerseys via social media.
🎉 Oxford Events
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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.
Bilingual Story Time
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Oxford Lane Library — Free entry — Experience a delightful bilingual story time in English and Spanish for children under 6.
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