Oxford proposes largest capital improvement plan in city history
The city's plan, which will be finalized in November and is still subject to revisions, includes $18.9 million in funding for improvements to the water treatment plant.
Local Government
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.
Two new members sworn in to College Corner Village Council
After most village staff and a majority of the village council resigned this summer, College Corner has officially started to fill positions. Two new council members were sworn in at an August meeting.
Reily Township bans cannabis dispensaries
Local municipalities like Reily Township are using a provision of Ohio law to keep their communities free from recreational marijuana businesses.
New Reily Township Trustee appointed
A new member has been appointed to the Reily Township Board of Trustees after Tim Miller resigned at the last meeting.
Oxford OKs funding for Habitat for Humanity project, proposes short term rental restrictions
Oxford City Council approved the use of grants and ARPA funding totaling nearly $1.5 million to support a future Habitat for Humanity project on Chestnut Street. Later, community development director Sam Perry presented an ordinance to rein in the short term rental market.