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WEBMarijuana legalization brings cannabis usage out in the open. By Maria Almeida • October 3, 2024. Greg Smith of Oxford has seen the use of marijuana since before its legalization. He said weed is already overused in a town surrounded by college students, and the legalization makes it less of a stigma. Smith has lived in Oxford for almost 25 ...
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WEBThe Oxford Observer is produced by the students, faculty and staff of Miami University’s Department of Media, Journalism & Film. Initially, we will be publishing on the site every Friday morning beginning Aug. 31, with more frequent updates as dictated by breaking news. Our stories will include coverage on local politics and government ...
Marijuana legalization elicits responses from the Oxford …
WEBOct 3, 2024 · The state of Ohio legalized cannabis for recreational use after Issue 2 passed by a 57–43 margin Nov. 7, 2023. The Oxford Police Department (OPD) said this new law will not impact law enforcement work. Recreational cannabis sales began Aug. 6 of this year. According to OPD officers, weed has been present in the town before its legalization ...
Fall colors: The science of changing leaves and best places to view
WEBOct 3, 2024 · From light greens and bright yellows to rusty oranges and deep reds, the leaves of Oxford’s trees are changing to a plethora of colors. Leaves contain the pigment chlorophyll, said David Gorchov, a professor of biology at Miami University. This compound is responsible for the color of the leaves, as it reflects green light and absorbs red and ...
City develops new dog park to open in October – Oxford Observer
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Oxford’s furry friends will have a new place to play come the end of October, as Oxford City Council members approved the development of a new dog park at the Sept. 17 meeting. The construction on the new dog park, which will be located off Bonham Road, is already underway and will be completed in three to four weeks.
City returns to in-person meetings and open dining rooms
WEBHabits and restrictions of the pandemic are easing in Oxford as the city council met face-to-face on Tuesday for the first time since March 17, 2020 and restaurants began opening tables for inside dining as Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine lifted the state’s COVID-19 restrictions June 2. Plexiglass barriers divided council members, but no one was...
Oxford locals transform city’s restaurant scene
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Oxford’s food scene has experienced a significant transformation. Driven by shifting demographics and a unique entrepreneurial spirit, Oxford now offers a more diverse range of food offerings. But one thing has remained constant – the community’s deep commitment to its local businesses. On the front end of the last decade, much of Oxford’s restaurant scene...
Oxford tourism increases with year-round events
WEBMarch 21, 2024. Enjoy Oxford helped boost the city’s overnight visits by 10% in 2023 by coordinating year-round events. Photo provided by Enjoy Oxford. Oxford saw a 10% increase in overnight visits and a 13% increase in visitor spending in 2023, according to statistics from TourismOhio. The average visitor spends $382 per night in Oxford.