The Old Townie: Oxford’s orphan carts
You don't have to look very hard to find shopping carts in places they don't belong in Oxford, columnist Steve Schnabl writes.
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Local Legends: Grandpap East
Elijah East, a veteran of the War of 1812 born to a mother who had been enslaved, married three times and fathered eight children, earning him the eventual nickname of "Grandpap East."
Reflections: Bob, Pete and me
When columnist Allan Winkler went to see "A Complete Unknown," the movie brought up both personal and cultural memories.
Ida B. Wells and the campaign against lynching
Journalist Ida B. Wells spent much of her career as a journalist in the late 1800s shedding light on the horrors of lynching. Some historians say she was the most famous Black woman in the U.S. during her lifetime.
Go beyond Hershey's this Valentine's Day
Haven't bought your Valentine's Day candy yet? Try these Earth-friendly chocolate brands made by small businesses as an alternative to big-name brands.
Reflections: Communication
The way we talk to one another has rapidly changed in the last few decades, connecting people across the globe much more closely than before.
The Old Townie: Embracing the new
The way we get our news has changed drastically in the past few decades, as has the way we engage with news organizations. In Oxford, columnist Steve Schnabl writes that local publications both old and new provided opportunities for community support.