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Coffee in hand, Oxford? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why many Oxford bars now demand your Miami student ID
- How a new ASG bill could cut EV charging costs
- How Bowling Green snatched a last-second win in Oxford
Also on today's calendar: NICK OFFERMAN PARKING PASS and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 39 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 49.
- Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Do Oxford bars card hard for Miami student IDs? (miamistudent.net) — Oxford bars are increasingly requiring Miami University students to show both a valid government ID and a Miami student ID to get in, especially on busy nights Uptown. Bouncers say the policy helps deter fake IDs and keep the crowd mostly student-based, though it can frustrate students whose digital IDs or phones fail at the door. 
• ASG passes bill to make EV charging more affordable at Miami (miamistudent.net) — Miami University's student government just passed its first bill of the year, pushing the school to switch Oxford's campus EV chargers from pricey hourly rates to fairer per-kilowatt pricing. With 14 university-run chargers and two cheaper city-owned ones, supporters hope changes will make bringing an electric car to Oxford more affordable for students.
• BGSU football stuns Miami (Ohio) with game-winning drive in MAC opener (toledoblade.com) — Oxford fans saw a gut-wrenching finish as Bowling Green drove 75 yards in the final seconds to beat Miami (Ohio) at Yager Stadium, handing the Falcons their first win of the season and first in Oxford since 2017. Despite strong moments from Miami's backup quarterback and defense, late field goals weren't enough to hold off the comeback.
📸 Around Oxford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oxford
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★ Featured events ★
- 3MT(R) Comopetition →
Shriver Center, 701 E Spring St, Oxford
1:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Bookmarked Buddies →
Oxford OH
6:30 pm - Author Visit: Karen Garloch →
Oxford OH
6:30 pm - Toddler Time →
Oxford OH
10:30 am - 52nd Annual Hefner Lecture: Latin American Birds, Connecting Your Home to the Tropics →
Laws Hall, room 100, Miami University Campus, Oxford
7:30 pm - 2nd Friday - Exhibition Opening & Performance →
Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave., Oxford
6:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting, PAC
Talawanda City School District Oxford, OH 45056
7:00 pm - OxACT Presents - Vincent →
Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave., Oxford
7:30 pm - NICK OFFERMAN PARKING PASS →
Millett Hall, 500 Weeb Ewbank Way, Oxford
8:30 pm - An Evening with Nick Offerman →
Millett Hall, 500 Weeb Ewbank Way, Oxford
8:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
📣 Oxford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- *Toddler Time →
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10:30 am - Toddler Time →
Hamilton OH
10:30 am
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PrideStaff posted a job opening for Shipping and Receiving in Hamilton. Apply here.
- Half Price Books, Records, Magazines, Inc. posted a job opening for Bookseller in Hamilton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oxford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hamilton
- President Trump approves federal aid for 7 Ohio counties hit by severe weather (whio.com)
- Next Gen Journalism: The life they pictured wasn't the one they chose (wvxu.org)
- Alicia Reece announces new leadership hires for county office (dispatch.com)
Fairfield
- Personalized care at Adena makes a difference for breast cancer patient (lancastereaglegazette.com)
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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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