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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.

Green storefront of Bodega

In 2025, everyone does delivery. Is joining the gig economy worth it?

Delivery services have exploded in the past decade, particularly since the pandemic. For the drivers carrying your food, the system comes with both the promise of income and less obvious risks.

Locust Street Substation with brick wall in front of it

Expanded substation to improve electric grid; will feature mural

Duke Energy's substation expansion at the intersection of Locust and Spring Street is substantially complete, with additional equipment set for installation this fall. The city plans to add a mural to the wall in front of the site.

A red house on an alley lot

Oxford introduces alley lot legislation and update to tobacco licensing

Ordinances introduced during a Feb. 4 City Council meeting could clarify Oxford's approach to alley development if passed.

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

Oxford passes new measures targeting sidewalk snow removal; citizens push back

Oxford City Council unanimously passed an ordinance aimed at ensuring property owners along certain routes clear their sidewalks after snowfall. Some citizens who feel the ordinance goes too far have filed a petition to put the measure on the ballot in November.

Several photos of historic church buildings in a display case

Oxford Presbyterian Church to celebrate bicentennial anniversary in 2025

For 200 years, Oxford Presbyterian Church's history has been closely tied to that of Miami University. This year, the church is celebrating its bicentennial with a number of events and other initiatives.

Photos of Diane Mullins and George Lang speaking into microphones

Oxford state lawmakers to focus on business and community revitalization through committee assignments

The state representative and state senator representing Oxford in Ohio's government will serve on committees focused on community revitalization, energy, small business and more this legislative session. State Senator George Lang is serving as Senate Majority Whip.

Train tracks covered in snow

Oxford’s cold shelter low on funding after frigid January

Frigid temperatures kept Oxford's cold shelter busy throughout February. The executive director of TOPSS says the program was intended to last through the end of February but had nearly depleted its funds.