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Commissioners cut county budget

by Lorraine Boissoneault in Community

The Butler County Board of Commissions expects to cut around $6 million from its annual budget, hoping to balance its costs and expenses in the midst of an economic downturn. The board met Thursday after weeks of trimming costs from various county departments, an attempt to meet the projected reduction of $7 million from a $97 million budget.… Post the First Comment

City approves land purchase for well usage

by Laura Thomas in Community

An ordinance that passed council Tuesday night could save the city tens of thousands of dollars in electricity costs annually. Oxford City Council unanimously passed an ordinance permitting a permanent easement of land that would allow for the reopening and operation of a well field that supplies water to the Oxford community.… 1 Comment

Starbucks plans to close 300 stores

by Sam Kay in Community

Starbucks has announced that it will be closing 300 stores this year, including 200 in the United States. The cuts could result in as many as 6,000 store employees and 700 other employees losing their jobs. A company statement cited "continued uncertainty in the economy" as the primary reason for the closures.… Post the First Comment

Off-campus students see Glenwood Energy gas bill increase

by Jillian Engel in Community

Off-campus students see Glenwood Energy gas bill increase
When Miami University senior Sarah Kerns opened her January natural gas bill, she was shocked. The bill had increased by $80 from the previous month. "It's annoying because you can't really control (the price of the bill)," Kerns said. "No matter what temperature your house is set at, it's going to be ridiculously high.… Post the First Comment

Sexual assault victim's program to begin mid-February

by Kelsey Anagnos in Community

A 10-week sexual assault survivors therapy group, led by local psychotherapist Terri Spahr Nelson will be held in Oxford mid-February through the end of the semester. The group will meet weekly to discuss issues of sexual assault and abuse on Miami University's campus.… Post the First Comment

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