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Oxford Area Trails

Dozens of community members stand on a trail as two people cut a large red ribbon

Oxford introduces string of ordinances for next trail phase; two properties remain tension points

As Oxford prepares to start construction on Phase Five of the city's trail system, disagreements over the alignment have caused concern. Two property owners want to negotiate further, but city officials say it's too late to change the route itself.

A 3.8 mile marker in front of the Oxford Area Trail System

Oxford Trail alignment causes disagreement between city and property owners

As Oxford moves forward with Phase Five of its multimodal trail, the most recent alignment has caused concern for some property owners whose land is on its path.

Sidewalks Uptown covered in snow during a storm

New legislation for sidewalk snow clearance in Oxford could be on the way

Under a newly proposed ordinance, Oxford could clear snow from sidewalks that property owners don't handle themselves, then bill those owners.

Exterior of the Rec Center

Looking to get active this year? Here's where to start in Oxford

Health and fitness goals are by far the most common New Years resolutions. Oxford has a range of options for people looking to start their fitness journeys in 2025.

A map showing a proposed route for the Oxford Area Trail System

Oxford adopts route for northwestern trail arc, approves funding method for Housing Trust

Oxford City Council approved a route for the northwest arc of the Oxford Area Trail System, which will complete a loop around the city. Later, council members passed a resolution aimed at funding the city's Housing Trust.

A map showing a rectangular plot of land in green with 12 blue houses on it, surrounded by a U-shaped road

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.

Cars parked in front of the Oxford Courthouse

Oxford proposes increased budget for 2025

City staff and officials considered Oxford's proposed budget for 2025 during a work session Oct. 17. General fund expenditures could increase by more than 10% under the proposal.