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• 'Auntie Dolly': Dolly Parton's legacy in Oxford (oxfreepress.com) — Oxford families are feeling Dolly Parton's legacy through the Imagination Library, which mails free books each month to local children from birth to age five. Oxford Lane Library staff describe toddlers proudly recognizing "Auntie Dolly's" books at story time, while Butler County enrollment tops 14,500 kids, boosting early literacy, kindergarten readiness, and access to books in homes that might otherwise have none.
• 'It's about finding a way to get better': HC aims to fix red zone woes (telegram.com) — Holy Cross football is heading to Oxford this weekend to face Miami University at Yager Stadium, giving local fans a chance to see an FBS–Patriot League matchup up close. The Crusaders are trying to fix red-zone and defensive issues after two losses, while Miami brings MAC-level speed, heavy transfer talent, and the pressure of being the favorite at home.
• Armadillo discovered in Ohio could mark 'significant milestone' in state's history (wlwt.com) — Miami University researchers in Oxford have documented what appears to be Ohio's first naturally occurring armadillo, a roadkill specimen now preserved for study and future display at the Hefner Museum. The find offers scientists a rare chance to track how this species is expanding its range northward and what that might mean for local ecosystems, without current evidence of major health risks.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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