Witchcraft: Fun today, mass executions in an earlier time
Today, many think of witches as Halloween and horror movie staples. From 1500-1700, though, being accused of being a witch in Europe or America led to serious consequences.
Columns
Local Legends: A deadly adventure
Little is known about Oxford resident Marcellus Corwin, but his gravestone offers hints about the adventure that ended his life.
The Old Townie: Birthing, babies and bliss
Steve Schnabl reminisces on his grandchildrens' births in different hospitals, including McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital.
‘Write’ Uptown: Celebrating fall in Oxford
This month in "Write" Uptown, Sally Roi answers a reader's question about how to celebrate the fall season in Oxford.
Fresh local ginger offers alternative taste to grocery store variety
If you've only ever tried ginger from a grocery store, you're missing out on the mellower flavor of local varieties.
Less news, more music
News is important, but it can also be exhausting. Columnist Richard Campbell writes about the benefits of stepping back from the 24-hour news cycle and tuning in to music.
Reflections: Debates
Columnist and Oxford Free Press board member Allan Winkler writes that presidential debates have had a mixed impact since the 1960s.