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Oxford Free Press wins three awards from statewide journalism competition

The Oxford Free Press won three awards, including first place in Public Service / Social Issues Reporting, in the 2025 Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest. Founding Editor Sean Scott brought in the first-place award as well as two second-place awards.

A Oxford Police Department car sits parked Uptown.

OPD responds to multiple reports of theft, damage and drug possession

A Oxford Police Department car sits parked on High Street

OPD responds to multiple theft reports; one woman scammed out of nearly $4,000

Oxford residents walk on High Street looking at cars

Oxford kicks off Independence Day celebrations with annual car show and parade

Two kids play with kittens at the Oxford Catty Shack at Oxford Lane Library

Oxford Catty Shack adoption drive helps cats find homes

A collage of Allan Winkler's articles in print

Reflections: Newspapers and me

Oxford hosted a beach staycation as one of its Red Brick Friday last year

Oxford prepares for three Red Brick Friday events this summer

News

The Free Press participated in the small print division for papers with circulations below 40,000.

Oxford Free Press wins three awards from statewide journalism competition

The Oxford Free Press won three awards, including first place in Public Service / Social Issues Reporting, in the 2025 Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest. Founding Editor Sean Scott brought in the first-place award as well as two second-place awards.

Talawanda considers administrative changes, votes down new tech position amid budget uncertainty

Talawanda considers administrative changes, votes down new tech position amid budget uncertainty

District creates new position to handle increased records requests

District creates new position to handle increased records requests

Oxford Free Press taps Aidan Cornue as new editor; first day in mid-July

Oxford Free Press taps Aidan Cornue as new editor; first day in mid-July

Council talks 2026 priorities during work session

Council talks 2026 priorities during work session

Man gets multiple charges for violating protection order; OPD responds to theft reports

Man gets multiple charges for violating protection order; OPD responds to theft reports

Hanover Township man charged for alleged shooting

Hanover Township man charged for alleged shooting

Community

A Oxford Police Department car sits parked Uptown.

OPD responds to multiple reports of theft, damage and drug possession

The Oxford Police Department handled two reports of theft last week, with a total stolen value of nearly $300.

A Oxford Police Department car sits parked on High Street

OPD responds to multiple theft reports; one woman scammed out of nearly $4,000

Oxford residents walk on High Street looking at cars

Oxford kicks off Independence Day celebrations with annual car show and parade

Two kids play with kittens at the Oxford Catty Shack at Oxford Lane Library

Oxford Catty Shack adoption drive helps cats find homes

Oxford hosted a beach staycation as one of its Red Brick Friday last year

Oxford prepares for three Red Brick Friday events this summer

Members of a Parkinson’s support group in Oxford sit around a table for a meal.

Oxford residents with Parkinson’s can look to three local organizations

The Baker family celebrates the opening of Puzzle & Putt with a ribbon cutting ceremony

Puzzle & Putt provides a new recreation activity in Oxford

Opinion

A collage of Allan Winkler's articles in print

Reflections: Newspapers and me

Allan Winkler has been involved with newspapers and local news since he was young.

A student walks toward Upham Hall at Miami University

Artificial intelligence and the lure of utopia

Green beans can be combined with other items, such as slivered almonds

On My Plate: Green beans

From the Editor: Thank you for reading!

From the Editor: Thank you for reading!

Richard Campbell was a assistant coach for girls’ basketball when he used to teach high school English

Media Matters: Journeys in journalism

Oxford has many local options for outdoor activites, such as the Oxford Area Trail System.

Health by the numbers: what to focus on

Raw kohlrabi cut into sticks in a bowl.

On My Plate: Kohlrabi

Development

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Council talks 2026 priorities during work session

Commission recommends redevelopment of vacant nursing home

Housing Commission recommends new affordable housing plan for Hester Road development

Fast-charging EV stations coming to Oxford through grant funding

Old buildings, new developments and alternative visions

Business

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Uptown business rebrands as Blessed Links Jewelry

Council OKs new electric aggregation program and economic development plan

Mini City Homestead brings small-scale focus to local produce scene

Best of Oxford: Local businesses excel in Journal-News’ Best of Butler County contest

Misrule Brewery partners with Bello to open Oxford taproom

Talawanda School District

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Oxford Catty Shack adoption drive helps cats find homes

Talawanda considers administrative changes, votes down new tech position amid budget uncertainty

District creates new position to handle increased records requests

Oxford local welcomed as new large animal veterinarian for Animal Care Clinic

Talawanda High School holds summer sports camps