Local organization targets housing insecurity in Oxford
Since forming less than two years ago, Oxford Area Solutions for Housing has attracted more than 100 residents from across various sectors with its mission to end housing insecurity in Oxford.
Housing
Long-planned affordable housing project ends before breaking ground: City cites ‘untenable’ rent prices
Oxford City Council voted to end an agreement with developers for a planned cottage community on Dec. 3. Also during the meeting, council approved a contract for Black Covered Bridge improvements and passed a resolution regarding on-campus developments.
Oxford Township seeks community input on land use plan at public meeting
Oxford Township has been working on an updated land use plan for the past year. On Oct. 24, the committee shared its first draft with the community.
17-year incumbent county commissioner faces first contested election
For the first time since becoming a Butler County Commissioner in 2007, Don Dixon is facing a contested race. Oxford Vice-Mayor Chantel Raghu is running against Dixon for his seat.
Moreno, Ramaswamy and Shapiro talk future of conservatism with Miami Republicans, others
Immigration and the economy were among the two biggest points of discussion during a Future Leaders Forum with conservative figures at Miami University.
Oxford passes short term rental restrictions, sells property to Habitat for Humanity
Property owners outside the Mile Square will have to be permanent residents of their homes in order to use them as short term rentals after Oxford passed a new ordinance Aug. 20.
More affordable housing on the way as current Habitat plan nears completion
The final two houses in Oxford's 20-home Habitat for Humanity development are set to finish construction this year. Two new affordable housing developments are in the works to meet additional housing needs.