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Sean Scott

Sean Scott is an award-winning journalist and founding editor of the Oxford Free Press. He can be reached at editor@oxfreepress.com.

Oxford celebrates MLK Day with art, song and calls for meaningful conversations

Oxford celebrates MLK Day with art, song and calls for meaningful conversations

Oxford residents gathered in song during an event honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 20. The event featured artwork from local residents and conversations about the future of civil rights.

The entrance to Bethel AME Church

Oxford looks to highlight area Black history with new plan

As Oxford moves forward with historic preservation and economic development plans, one temporary fellow with the city has worked to create a smaller plan focused on preserving Black history in town.

32-unit Habitat for Humanity proposal on Chestnut gets Planning Commission approval

32-unit Habitat for Humanity proposal on Chestnut gets Planning Commission approval

Oxford has put grant funding toward an affordable housing project on Chestnut Street. Now, that project is one step closer to construction following the Planning Commission's approval of site plans at a January meeting.

Kids participate in outdoor activities during the Kramer Carnival

Funding education: Teacher money and parent time impact schools

Public school districts rely on millions of dollars in taxpayer funding to operate. Those budgets are subsidized by parents and teachers who donate of their time and money.

A map of Uptown Oxford with buildings highlighted to show historic value

New efforts to preserve historic buildings in Oxford could be on horizon

As Oxford continues to work with consultants to create a new historic preservation plan and update its design standards, pursuing National Register designation for the city seems likely.

Talawanda board members sit behind a table on stage

Talawanda board member subject of complaint from board president

Talawanda Board of Education President Rebecca Howard alleged that Board Member Dawn King violated multiple district policies in the past year in a six-part complaint. King read the complaint during public session Jan. 9.

A small vehicle plows snow in front of Skyline Chili on High Street

‘This one hammered down’: City staff and residents dig Oxford out after snowstorm

More than two dozen city staff assisted in Oxford's snow removal efforts in the wake of Winter Storm Blair, which dropped more than half a foot of snow in town.