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Oxford Township appoints new members, officers in first meeting of 2026

The Oxford Township Board of Trustees held its first regular monthly meeting of 2026 on Jan. 12.

Obituary: John D. Curry

John Downing Curry of Oxford, Ohio, passed away at his home on Jan. 16, 2026. John was born Nov. 16, 1938, in Xenia, Ohio, to Joseph and Vada Downing Curry.

Obituary: Lynette Susan Beinke Unger

Lynette Susan Beinke Unger passed peacefully holding her daughter’s hand on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. She was born Nov. 30, 1951 in Davenport, Iowa to the late Glenn and Louise Beinke.

OPD responds to multiple theft and fraud reports during busy week

The Oxford Police Department also responded to assault and burglary during the week.

W. E. Smith Charitable Trust announces grants

Nearly $100,000 in grants from the W. E. Smith Charitable Trust has been awarded to groups across Southwest Ohio

Oxford City Council discusses sidewalk improvements, ICE concerns raised

The Oxford City Council reviewed proposed sidewalk projects and heard public comment on deer management and ICE concerns during a meeting on Jan. 20.

Oxford residents honor Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Sponsored by the Oxford NAACP Branch and the City of Oxford, the event featured an art exhibition showcasing local children’s art.

Obituary: Peggy Popham

Peggy Lenora Popham, age 67, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away at her home on Dec. 5, 2025. Born on Jan. 12, 1958, to Raymond and Louise Brake, Peggy was the youngest daughter in a large, loving family.

Obituary: William H. Rauckhorst

Dr. William H. Rauckhorst, age 85, professor emeritus at Miami University, died peacefully on Dec. 28 at The Knolls in Oxford, Ohio. The Oxford community and Miami University were a beloved home for Bill and his wife Elaine for four decades.

Obituary: Jac Scheeres

Jac Scheeres, age 79 of Oxford died Wednesday morning Dec. 17, 2025. He was born on March 25, 1946 in the Netherlands to the late Ysbrand and Betty Scheeres. Jac became a builder of custom homes and friend to many. He is survived by his brother, Chris; his wife, Sue

Obituary: David R. Osborne

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of David Roy Osborne of Oxford, Ohio.  He was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, on Sept. 5, 1933 to Inez (Kolefsky) and Bernard Osborne.  Raised on the Mississippi, Dave and his identical twin brother, Don, spent their youth fishing, duck hunting

Obituary: Mary Venable

Mary “Polly” Tate Venable, age 88, of Red Lion, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.  She was the daughter of the late Dr. Alan E. and Mary E. (Stover) Smith. Polly is survived by her son Robert David Tate, her daughter Kathryn “Cricket” Forrest Tate and her husband

Obituary: Barbara Ann Grey McKinstry

Barbara Ann Grey McKinstry, age 98, died peacefully at home on Dec. 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.  Born on Jan. 14, 1927, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Donald and Rowena (Engle) Grey, Barbara lived a purposeful and engaging life marked by kindness and devotion, motivating

Obituary: Cheryl Ann Farmer

Cheryl Ann Farmer, age 67, passed away in the late morning of Dec. 1, 2025.  Born on Aug. 9, 1958, in Oxford, Ohio, to Gaston and Isabella (Scott) Bowling, Cheryl brought warmth, kindness and steady love to all who knew her.  Cheryl was the heart of her family – a devoted