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32-unit Habitat for Humanity proposal on Chestnut gets Planning Commission approval

32-unit Habitat for Humanity proposal on Chestnut gets Planning Commission approval

Oxford has put grant funding toward an affordable housing project on Chestnut Street. Now, that project is one step closer to construction following the Planning Commission's approval of site plans at a January meeting.

A map of Uptown Oxford with buildings highlighted to show historic value

New efforts to preserve historic buildings in Oxford could be on horizon

As Oxford continues to work with consultants to create a new historic preservation plan and update its design standards, pursuing National Register designation for the city seems likely.

Talawanda board members sit behind a table on stage

Talawanda board member subject of complaint from board president

Talawanda Board of Education President Rebecca Howard alleged that Board Member Dawn King violated multiple district policies in the past year in a six-part complaint. King read the complaint during public session Jan. 9.

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

‘This one hammered down’: City staff and residents dig Oxford out after snowstorm

More than two dozen city staff assisted in Oxford's snow removal efforts in the wake of Winter Storm Blair, which dropped more than half a foot of snow in town.

Oxford Township holds year-end meeting, preps for 2025

Oxford Township's first trustee meeting of the new year is set for Jan. 13.

A deer eats bird seed in the snow

Oxford extends alley development moratorium, considers further deer management actions

City Council has once again extended an alley lot development moratorium as the Planning Commission considers solutions to public service challenges posed by the lots.

An MUPD cruiser drives in front of the Oxford Police Department

2025 begins with multiple thefts and assaults in Oxford

Multiple suspects are facing felony charges for a series of unrelated assaults and thefts in Oxford in the first days of the new year.