Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
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🏘️ Community
Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social Services saw a 90% rise in visitors in late October as families worried about reduced SNAP benefits amid federal shutdown uncertainty.
The pantry is open four days a week and is asking for more help—volunteers and donations—to meet growing needs for food, rent, and utilities.
🎓 Education
Kelly Knollman-Porter and Claire McLeod received Miami’s Distinguished Teaching Award for Excellence in Graduate Instruction and Mentoring at a Graduate Research Forum reception on November 7—recognizing their strong impact on graduate education.
🏈 Sports
Miami University's field hockey team beat No. 4 Virginia 2-1 to become the first team to reach the Elite Eight in program history— they will play in Sunday's quarterfinal round.
Miami head coach Chuck Martin announced that starting quarterback Dequan Finn left the team and will not play for the rest of the season—Finn played eight games before sitting out due to illness, and Henry Hesson will start in the upcoming game against Buffalo Bulls on Nov.
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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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