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(Left to right), Tammy Weihe, Jeannie Sturgeon and Deb Wells give advice and answer questions regarding operating a cold shelter at the OASH meeting

Oxford Area Solutions for Housing listens to guest speakers to plan for cold shelter this winter

OASH discussed potential solutions for this year’s cold shelter at its Aug. 18 meeting.
Kethan Babu Aug 28, 2025
Eric Anderson (center) gives a presentation on recommendations for a Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan during a meeting at the Oxford Municipal Building

Oxford Parking and Transportation Advisory Board reviews Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan recommendations

Firm gives suggestions to improve transit stop access, pedestrian infrastructure.
Katelyn Aluise Aug 28, 2025
The Oxford City Council gathers

Oxford City Council votes to approve complete streets budget line item

Members downvote resolution tying street improvements to paving projects.
Katelyn Aluise Aug 27, 2025
Two boys wrestle

A look at Talawanda’s growing wrestling program

Wrestling has become one of the fastest growing sports in recent years. Talawanda High School has joined this recent growth, with this past season seeing high participation from both boys and girls.
Kethan Babu Aug 27, 2025
A promotional image for Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream event at The Oxford Community Arts Center.

Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

The Oxford Community Arts Center is hosting its annual Shakespeare in the Park on Aug. 26 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Aidan Cornue Aug 26, 2025
Inloes Park has been maintained by the Des Fleurs’ Inloes Committee in collaboration with the City of Oxford since 1979.

Inloes Park receives Des Fleurs’ Garden of the Month award for August

Inloes Park, a garden maintained by Des Fleurs’ Inloes Committee and the City of Oxford, received the award for the first time on Aug. 14.
Kethan Babu Aug 26, 2025
Harry Spencer was Oxford’s first police chief.

Local Legends: Bars and cars

"A native Kentuckian, Spencer was born in Lee County on Jan. 2, 1906."
Brad Spurlock Aug 25, 2025

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