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A man works in front of the Smith Library of Regional History entrance

Local trust awards $90k in funding to local history initiatives

The W.E. Smith Family Charitable Trust gave nearly $26,000 in funding to local history programs and initiatives this fall. The trust has provided more than $90,000 in funding to organizations across Southwest Ohio this year.

The entrance to Talawanda High School

Hefner Fund approaches scholarship and grant application deadline

Talawanda seniors interested in scholarships, as well as local organizations looking for funding to support youth-related initiatives, are approaching a deadline to apply for support through the Hefner Fund.

McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital from the outside

McCullough-Hyde Foundation awards more than $60,000 in grants for local orgs

TOPSS, the Oxford Community Arts Center and other local organizations were among grant recipients this fall.

Oxford City Council approves funding for new playgrounds, updates tobacco licensing regulations

Oxford City Council approves funding for new playgrounds, updates tobacco licensing regulations

Oxford passed updated regulations for tobacco businesses and passed several resolutions related to developments at local parks during a recent city council meeting.

A third-floor hallway in the Oxford Community Arts Center filled with colorful furniture and art

Oxford Free Press, other local orgs receive grants from Greater Oxford Community Foundation

The Greater Oxford Community Foundation awarded grants to more than a dozen local organizations to help with current initiatives. The foundation's next deadline to apply for grants is in December.

Kiki Harmon cuts Brett Smith's hair while smiling in her shop

How Kiki Harmon built a thriving barber shop — and a community

For Juiquetta "Kiki" Harmon, running a barber shop is about more than just cutting hair. It's a way to foster wellness and build community.

A map of Oxford's properties, with alley lots shown in red

Alley lot moratorium extended, city votes to let lease option agreement for solar project expire

Developers will have to wait until January for a moratorium on alley lot development to lift. After three years of waiting for progress on a solar project, City Council voted to let the current option to lease agreement expire.