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A map of Oxford's properties, with alley lots shown in red

Alley lot moratorium extended, city votes to let lease option agreement for solar project expire

Developers will have to wait until January for a moratorium on alley lot development to lift. After three years of waiting for progress on a solar project, City Council voted to let the current option to lease agreement expire.

Brick Street Bar during the day

Assault outside Brick Street Bar leads to criminal charges

An assault Sept. 7 has led to charges for two suspects, including a felony count for strangulation. The assault occurred outside Brick Street Bar.

Several women paint at a cluttered table in a brightly lit room

New nonprofit brings cancer patients, survivors and caregivers together with art

The Gritty Canvas, a new nonprofit founded by a Miami University professor, brings cancer patients like Barb Michael together through art. The environment is free from pressure on participants to talk about their diagnoses.

Nick Asher stands to the left of a pool table and lines up his cue

Oxford’s older residents stay active — and competitive — with Masters Games

The Masters Games have given members of Oxford Seniors opportunities to compete in dozens of sports and other contests in its 35 years.

Bob Rauen stands behind a cardboard box with several green pawpaws in it

Ohio’s largest native fruit is ripe on trees now

Pawpaws aren't as popular as some mass-grown fruits like apples and bananas, but they're just as good. Make sure to eat them quickly so they don't spoil.

The wastewater treatment plant in Oxford

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.

Three women sit on a log with plates and glasses in an old photo

The Old Townie: Settling into Oxford

When columnist Steve Schnabl looks back on his time in Oxford so far, what he remembers most are its people.