Media Matters: “News deserts” not just a rural problem
"Without access to local information, we listen to talk radio, we watch cable talking heads and we shadow social media influencers. These are not places where journalism happens."
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New turf field at Talawanda ready for team practices
Talawanda High School will begin using its new turf field starting later this week as the football and soccer teams begin practicing for their fall seasons.
Thank you, Sean
"I first met Sean in November 2023, when he was preparing a story for the Journal-News on the update of Oxford Township’s Land Use Plan."
Free Press wins one first-place and two second-place awards at Ohio SPJ contest
Founding Editor Sean Scott earned first place in the public service and social issues reporting category, second in best feature and shared a second-place award with past intern Stella Powers for shared coverage of Issue 2.
Oxford Free Press wins three awards from statewide journalism competition
The Oxford Free Press won three awards, including first place in Public Service / Social Issues Reporting, in the 2025 Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest. Founding Editor Sean Scott brought in the first-place award as well as two second-place awards.
OPD responds to multiple reports of theft, damage and drug possession
The Oxford Police Department handled two reports of theft last week, with a total stolen value of nearly $300.
OPD responds to multiple theft reports; one woman scammed out of nearly $4,000
The Oxford Police Department received multiple reports of theft, including stolen wallets, purses and packages.