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🌱 Patch AM: How Oxford’s new sister-city flag and city manager changes affect you
Also, don't miss 2026 Chair Thesis Prize Recipient Exhibition on the Oxford Patch calendar
Good morning Oxford! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Oxford's new sister-city flag and city manager changes affect you
Also on today's calendar: Thresholds, Recent Work by MFA candidates in the Department of Art and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Oxford City Council approves new flag commemorating Dubno visit (oxfreepress.com) — Oxford residents will soon see a new city flag honoring the upcoming visit from sister city Dubno, Ukraine, after council finalized the public's choice. Council also formally backed the Oxford Community Arts Center's push for a revised Miami University lease to unlock renovation tax credits and announced longtime City Manager Doug Elliott will retire in early 2027. 
📸 Around Oxford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oxford
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 Chair Thesis Prize Recipient Exhibition →
Alumni Hall, 350 E. Spring St., Oxford
Monday September 7
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Other local events
- Thresholds, Recent Work by MFA candidates in the Department of Art →
Hiestand Galleries, 401 S Maple Ave, Oxford
9:00 am - Audubon mtg
Audubon Miami Valley PO Box 556, Oxford, OH 45056
7:00 pm - GoodCommunities Roadshow Oxford →
Oxford OH - OSA Weekly Meeting (Miami) →
Oxford OH
6:00 pm - OHIO's First Ladies →
Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave., Oxford - 2nd Friday Celebration of the Arts →
Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave., Oxford
6:00 pm - Hike-a-Thon →
Oxford OH - Miami University Community Hike-A-Thon →
DeWitt Cabin Trailhead, 4831 Oxford Trenton Road, Oxford
9:00 am
Monday September 7
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
📣 Oxford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lower Twin →
Lower Twin Church, 6715 Quaker Trace Road, Camden
9:30 am - Muzzleloader Rifles →
Butler County Sportsmen Club, 2131 Millville Ave, Hamilton
10:00 am - No School - Labor Day
Eaton Community City Eaton, OH 45320
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Subway posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Oxford. Apply here.
- Miami University posted a job opening for Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor in Oxford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oxford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hamilton
- Hamilton among 19 cities tied for 37th in Ohio for July scam reports (butlercountytoday.com)
- Live true-crime podcast brings Butler County case to stage (cincinnati.com)
- 8 Cincinnati area schools flagged in statewide testing probe (wlwt.com)
Fairfield
- An exhibitor must complete an in-person Skillathon for each specie they plan to compete for Premier Exhibitor (osu.edu)
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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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