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Frances Yates (far right) sits with two young children and another woman in front of food gathered for a food drive

Citizen of the Year: Frances Yates

Frances Yates was a major recruiter for the TOPSS Champion Neighborhood Food Drive.
James Rubenstein Jan 14, 2026
Butler County residents continue protest of ICE contract

Butler County residents continue protest of ICE contract

For the 25th consecutive week, the public filled the Butler County Commissioners’ meeting in protest of the sheriff’s office’s contract with ICE.
Aidan Cornue Jan 14, 2026
Assistant City Manager Jessica Greene looks at her laptop during a meeting

Oxford City Council shares update on deer management

The Oxford City Council shared the progress of its deer management program during its first meeting of the year on Jan. 6.
Aidan Cornue Jan 14, 2026
Oxford citizens gather Uptown

Oxford Citizen of the Year 2025

A Citizen of the Year has volunteered or contributed significantly to the Oxford community.
James Rubenstein Jan 13, 2026
Assorted title books on (a) brown wooden shelf.

Media Matters: The Reading Problem – Part I

“Think before you speak. Read before you think.” – Fran Lebowitz
Richard Campbell Jan 13, 2026
A painting of a man holding a book

Observations: The Humanities Center

"A dozen or so years ago, Karen Schilling, Dean of the College of Arts and Science, came to me with the request to create a new Humanities Center."
Allan Winkler Jan 12, 2026
Purple and green broccoli at Oxford’s Farmers Market.

Produce of the Year 2025

"Before naming the 2025 produce of the year, I want to give a shout-out to all of the vendors at Oxford Farmers Market, and a reminder that it is held every Saturday throughout the year."
James Rubenstein Jan 12, 2026

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