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An Oxford Police Car sits outside the police station

Oxford man charged with felony after series of early-morning calls to OPD

An Oxford man is facing felony charges after he repeatedly called the Oxford Police Department early in the morning on July 13. The man used derogatory terms and language to describe an officer and a dispatcher.

Rows of brightly colored sheets of paper advertise cannabis seeds available in Wild Berry

Oxford's two medical marijuana dispensaries on path to recreational sales

Two Oxford dispensaries have been granted provisional licenses by Ohio's Division of Cannabis Control. They could begin selling recreational marijuana as soon as Sept. 7 if they receive certificates of operation.

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.

Ann McCoy, Danyell Bolser, Molly Cason, Mike Ruther and Nick Ziepfel sit at fold-out tables in a meeting room

College Corner begins to fill vacancies, faces additional resignations

Several vacant positions are on their way to being filled in College Corner after a July 11 Village Council meeting.

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Our first print edition is this week: Where to pick up your copies

The Oxford Free Press's first print edition is set to hit newsstands throughout the city and surrounding townships on July 12.

Two story brick and window building labeled "Oxford Lane Library"

From the Editor: Mark your calendars for our first print edition!

The Oxford Free Press's first print edition will be published on July 12. New this week, our website now has obituaries, and editor Sean Scott will hold public office hours at Lane Library.