Oxford welcomes newly promoted police sergeant
Last week, Anthony Jones, Jr. was sworn in as Oxford's newest police sergeant. He began his career at OPD in 2017 and most recently served on a countywide task force focused on drug enforcement.
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Ukrainian Nobel Peace Laureate shares vision for end of war with Russia during Miami lecture
Ukrainian human rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk's work with the Center for Civil Liberties earned the organization the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022. Last week, she shared her vision for a just peace in Ukraine during Miami University's annual Havighurst Lecture.
Despite high-profile cases, criminal incidents are down in Oxford
From a bomb squad operation to a barricade situation, first responders had a busy April in Oxford. Despite high-profile cases, though, non-traffic incidents are at a five-year low.
Development, preservation and pedestrians: City consultants make progress on several area plans
Economic development, historic preservation, and pedestrian/cyclist access are the focal points of three plans currently being developed by consultants for Oxford.
Event fee waivers, affordable housing and more spark discussion at City Council
Oxford City Council agreed to move forward with a project focused on affordable housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities during a recent meeting. Council members also debated the fairness of granting parking waivers to organizations holding events Uptown.
AmeriCorps funding cuts nix Miami programs on campus, in Oxford
Federal funding cuts spurred by the Department of Government efficiency have effectively ended a service program that connected dozens of students with nonprofits and university departments each year.
Oxford considers Mile Square traffic calming recommendations from students
A group of students suggested several solutions to improve public safety for pedestrians during an Oxford City Council work session.