Local Legends: Freedom and glory For decades during the 19th century, the Jones family of Butler County helped fugitive slaves escape prosecution on the Underground Railroad and fought for the freedom of all during the Civil War.
New Reily Township Trustee appointed A new member has been appointed to the Reily Township Board of Trustees after Tim Miller resigned at the last meeting.
Georgia is the peach state, but Oxford is nectarine city Like their close cousins the peaches, nectarines taste best when grown locally. Lucky for Oxford residents, the less common stone fruit has made an appearance at the farmers market this year.
Homeless encampment clean-up and past board dysfunction discussed at Talawanda board meeting During a board meeting Aug. 8, Talawanda officials discussed cleaning up a homeless encampment on school property and whether to make changes to public comment. One employee said dysfunction at board meetings has become "embarrassing" for staff.
Recreational marijuana sales begin in Oxford As dispensaries across the state opened their doors Aug. 6, it was to customers legally buying recreational marijuana for the first time. Oxford's two dispensaries have both officially begun selling products for recreational use.
Oxford OKs funding for Habitat for Humanity project, proposes short term rental restrictions Oxford City Council approved the use of grants and ARPA funding totaling nearly $1.5 million to support a future Habitat for Humanity project on Chestnut Street. Later, community development director Sam Perry presented an ordinance to rein in the short term rental market.
'We wish there had been more dogs': Dog parade brings pet lovers Uptown Pet lovers celebrated the "Dog Days" of late summer with a parade and dog-themed booths Uptown on Aug. 3.