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Restaurants such as Bodega, 11 W. High Street, which serves soup in 12 and 16 ounce Styrofoam containers, will soon have to switch to cardboard containers.

[Photo] Oxford’s Styrofoam ban to finally take effect

By Stella Beerman
January 14, 2022
The historic Alexander House, 22 N. College Ave., is being remodeled into a church/coffee shop.

[Photo] RedLife renovation starts on historic Alexander House

By Stella Beerman
December 10, 2021
Signs, such as this one on N. College Avenue, warn residents of Oxford not to park on certain streets during snow emergencies.

[Photo] Snow brings stricter parking rules in Oxford

December 10, 2021
The City of Oxford will begin planting trees along streets in the northwest part of the city, including Fieldcrest Ave., seen here, as part of an urban forestry restoration program.

[Photo] Oxford receives grant to plant 50 trees in 2022

By Stella Beerman
December 3, 2021
Turkey is a Thanksgiving staple, but about 200 million pounds of leftover bird ends up in landfills every year, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council.

[Photo] Eliminate food scraps for a more sustainable Thanksgiving

By Stella Beerman
November 19, 2021
Volunteers with Zero Waste Oxford pick up litter in the city’s Mile Square on Nov. 6.

[Photo] Oxford, Miami volunteers pick up litter, hope to inspire new habits

By Stella Beerman
November 12, 2021
Senior Josh McCoy and Junior Emma Fanning, both Myaamia Heritage students, carry the Miami Tribe flag, leading the walk of reflection.

[Photo] Miami observes 175th anniversary of Miami Tribe removal

By Stella Beerman
October 15, 2021
A sign of support for passage of the Butler County MetroParks replacement levy at the entry at Four Mile Creek Park in Oxford. The levy appears as “Issue I” on the Nov. 2 ballot in Butler County.

[Photo] Local election includes vote on MetroParks tax levy

By Stella Beerman
October 15, 2021
Native plants like this Goldenrod in Carla Blackmar’s garden produce flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.

[Photo] California author joins Oxford community efforts to save the bees

By Stella Beerman
October 8, 2021
Volunteers for this year’s Clean Sweep are asked to assemble at the Black Covered Bridge off Corso Road, 9 a.m. Saturday

[Photo] Local volunteers participate in the annual Clean Sweep

September 17, 2021
Dick Snyder with his silver 1959 Porsche.

[Photo] A reunion of Porsches showcases on High Street

By Stella Beerman
August 12, 2021
Oxford is exploring solutions to soften its mineral-laden water, a subject of frequent citizen complaints.

[Photo] Council hears report on water softening solutions

By Stella Beerman
June 17, 2021
The historic Alexander House, 22 N. College Ave., is now zoned to be a restaurant/church.

[Photo] Council approves zone change for Alexander House

By Stella Beerman
June 17, 2021
The Bagel & Deli Shop, a fixture in Oxford at 119 E. High Street, starts all of its workers at the $8.55 Ohio minimum wage – plus tips.

[Photo] Bagel & Deli owner says if minimum wage goes up, prices might rise too

By Stella Beerman
March 5, 2021
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