Moving in the right direction
Surprisingly, the moves and my internship with the OFP were defined not by stress, but by an overwhelming amount of kindness from the community.
Shannon Mahoney
Local farmers work to adapt to changing weather trends
Scott Downing, of Downing Fruit Farm, said the unusually warm March, coupled with a late frost, has created difficulties for his farm, which relies mainly on fruit production.
Parents come together to support girls’ field hockey team
Running the program was a challenge; Thacker and the parents not only had to find a coach and recruit more players, but they also had to find a new field.
Miles for MOON: How one shopper is giving back
Last year, Uriah Bisson ran 100 miles, but this year he said he hopes to run “as far as possible” to raise money and awareness for MOON Co-op.
PACO chooses new Amtrak station mural
New York-based artists Andrey and Julia Kravtsov have completed over 50 murals in various communities across the U.S.
What is Flock: How OPD uses the system
In addition to taking photos of vehicles on public roadways, the Flock system also purges information from the Law Enforcement Automated Data Systems (LEADS) multiple times a day to create notifications if there is a warrant for a person’s arrest.
Oxford celebrates America’s 250th birthday
The Oxford Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) held Oxford’s annual Independence Day celebration, the OPRD Freedom Festival, on July 2 in Oxford’s community park. This year’s festival marked the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The event featured music from the Oxford Community Band and local bluegrass