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Happening soon: Joe Cowels host the open mic at The Bearded Saddle! on the Oxford Patch calendar
Hello Oxford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Miami's new arena could reshape Oxford's natural areas
- How new Talawanda fee penalties could keep Oxford students from activities
- How Miami professors in Oxford are getting paid in a $1.5B AI case
Also on today's calendar: Fall Career and Internship Fair and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. Students and staff advocate for environment in arena project plans (miamistudent.net) — Miami University's new $281 million arena on Cook Field is moving forward, and Oxford-based students, staff, and groups like CROW are pushing hard to protect nearby natural areas and wildlife. From stormwater runoff into Four Mile Creek to bird-safe glass and dimmed lights during migration, planners and advocates are negotiating how this project can grow while still preserving Oxford's green spaces. 
2. Talawanda board hears financial forecast, discusses student debt penalties (oxfreepress.com) — Talawanda school leaders serving Oxford families are warning of tight finances ahead, as new state tax laws could cost the district millions even with temporary relief payments. At the same time, the superintendent plans penalties such as restricting dances, parking passes and possibly graduation for students whose families don't pay or arrange plans for school fees, sparking debate among board members.
3. Miami professors to receive settlement in Anthropic lawsuit (oxfreepress.com) — Miami University professors in Oxford are among authors receiving payments from a $1.5 billion settlement with AI company Anthropic over allegedly copied books, and they're wrestling with what AI means for teaching and scholarship. As Miami rapidly expands AI courses, tools and infrastructure, several local faculty members and Oxford Free Press board members voice concerns about copyright, student learning, and how fast the technology is reshaping campus life.
4. Video: Injured bald eagle released back into the wild after Tri-State rescue (local12.com) — An injured bald eagle found near US 127 and Oxford Middletown Road in Milford Township has recovered and been released back into the wild. Butler County deputies first rescued the bird, then local raptor specialists treated its injured leg before returning it to the same rural area to fly free again.
📸 Around Oxford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oxford
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★ Featured events ★
- Joe Cowels host the open mic at The Bearded Saddle! →
THE BEARDED SADDLE SALOON, 1435 Trenton Oxford Rd, Oxford
6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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Other local events
- Fall Career and Internship Fair →
Millett Hall, 500 Weeb Ewbank Way, Oxford
1:00 pm - 2026 Miami University Fall Career and Internship Fair →
Millett Hall, 500 Weeb Ewbank Way, Oxford
1:00 pm - Joe Cowels host the open mic at The Bearded Saddle! →
THE BEARDED SADDLE SALOON, 1435 Trenton Oxford Rd, Oxford
6:00 pm - UConn Huskies at Miami (OH) RedHawks →
Yager Stadium, 700 Weeb Ewbank Way, Oxford
8:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Thursday September 17
Friday September 25
📣 Oxford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mitch X Fest →
Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 S Franklin St, Eaton
10:00 am - CABIN COMFORTS! *ADD A DIY CANDLE! ROSS TRIVIA! →
Painting with a Twist, 6196 Tylersville Rd, Mason
6:30 pm - Preble County Commission Meeting - CANCELLED →
Preble County, OH Calendar, 101 East Main Street, Eaton
8:00 am - Volleyball v. Carlisle
Eaton Middle School Eaton, OH 45320
5:30 pm - Girls Tennis - Home vs. Princeton (@ Bridgeport Elementary)
Garfield Middle School Bridgeport Elementary School, 2171 Bridgeport Dr, Hamilton, OH 45013, USA
4:00 pm - Football - Away @ Mason (7th B Team Only)
Garfield Middle School Mason Intermediate School, 6307 Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH 45040, USA
4:45 pm - Rural Zoning Commission →
Preble County, OH Calendar Eaton, OH 45320
7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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- Miami University posted a job opening for Admission/Senior Admission Counselor in Oxford. Apply here.
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Ok Oxford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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