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A firetruck parks across the yellow line on Campus Avenue

Issue 2: Voters set to decide on Fire and EMS levy to address budget shortfall

This November, Oxford residents will decide whether to pass a levy which would provide $1.284 million per year to the Oxford Fire Department through increased property taxes. Miami University will provide the department with an additional $1.27 million per year, but only if the levy passes.

The West College Corner Volunteer Fire Department building has a sign and a red roof

College Corner considers new elected positions, faces investigations, approves fire department funding

College Corner may add clerk/treasurer positions to future ballots following resignations this summer. The village is also facing three investigations, according to the mayor and village council.

Three firetrucks sit outside the Oxford Fire Department

Oxford Township plans roadwork, prepares to sign agreement for fire and EMS service

During a Sept. 9 meeting, the Oxford Township Trustees heard the final version of an agreement with the City of Oxford and Oxford Township for fire and EMS services.

Oxford city council members and staff sit around a board table in the Oxford Courthouse

Oxford City Council passes fire department funding agreement, condemns political violence

During its July 16 meeting, Oxford City Council finalized an agreement with Miami University to fund the fire department, approved a contract for historic preservation efforts and denounced political violence in the wake of an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.

Three fire enignes lined up outside the Oxford Fire Department

Formal agreement with Miami University puts fire department funding one step closer

This November, voters will decide whether to provide extra funding to the Oxford Fire Department through a tax levy. Miami University will give $1.27 million to the department each year for 10 years, but only if the levy passes.

A building with its white garage door painted with the merican flag and "grandma's fireworks."

Planning to light fireworks this year? Know the Oxford and Ohio regulations

The Fourth of July is in just one week. Without a permit, though, Oxford residents could face fines of up to $1,000 for lighting off fireworks to celebrate.

Oxford Township Trustees tentatively agree to increase funding to Oxford Fire Department

The Oxford Township Trustees discussed nuisance properties, using American Rescue Plan Act funding to support TOPSS and Oxford Seniors, and more at its June 10 meeting.