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Donald Trump stands next to a border wall with American flags behind him

Political uncertainty looms over Talawanda board meeting; routine contract renewal hits snag

President Donald Trump's flurry of action in the past month, plus new state laws and an executive budget proposal, could all impact education at the Talawanda School District in the coming year.

A red house on an alley lot

Oxford introduces alley lot legislation and update to tobacco licensing

Ordinances introduced during a Feb. 4 City Council meeting could clarify Oxford's approach to alley development if passed.

The outside of Oxford's Uptown Parking Garage.

Uptown Parking Garage opens after renovations leaving spots open to lease

After months of repair work, the Uptown Parking Garage is again open for daily parking and leasing.

A small vehicle plows snow in front of Skyline Chili on High Street

Oxford passes new measures targeting sidewalk snow removal; citizens push back

Oxford City Council unanimously passed an ordinance aimed at ensuring property owners along certain routes clear their sidewalks after snowfall. Some citizens who feel the ordinance goes too far have filed a petition to put the measure on the ballot in November.

Dozens of people gather in the College@Elm building

Oxford Free Press celebrates community support, six months of printing

The Oxford Free Press celebrated passing the six-month mark of its weekly print edition this month and recognized volunteers and donors during a reception.

Entrance to the College@Elm building seen from across the street

Oxford has allocated the last of its American Rescue Plan funds. Where has the money gone?

Oxford has used pandemic-era relief funds to support housing and economic development projects, offer aid to local organizations, improve on the courthouse's AV systems and more in the past four years.

Oxford Free Press selected as participant in Report for America newsroom accelerator project

The Oxford Free Press has been selected as one of the first accelerator newsroom partners for Report for America, a national organization which has been supporting newsrooms for almost a decade.