New TOPSS facility, OATS land expansion and parking fees discussed at City Council meeting Suzy Hummel spoke to city council on July 15 about a new facility at TOPSS on 5455 College Corner Pike.
Observations: Frances Perkins "My family has been living in the funky town of Damariscotta, near the Pemaquid peninsula. And today, like last year, we visited the homesite of Frances Perkins, secretary of labor for Franklin D. Roosevelt’s entire tenure as president."
Oxford Parks and Recreation Department hosts Freedom Festival on July 3 The Oxford Freedom Festival occurred on July 3 and was organized by the Parks and Recreation Department, including first-year director Chad Smith.
Council hears ordinances regarding development of senior housing Oxford City Council heard the first readings of two ordinances that would rezone 2.71 acres at 6099 Fairfield Road for the development of senior housing at the July 1 meeting.
Media Matters: “News deserts” not just a rural problem "Without access to local information, we listen to talk radio, we watch cable talking heads and we shadow social media influencers. These are not places where journalism happens."
New turf field at Talawanda ready for team practices Talawanda High School will begin using its new turf field starting later this week as the football and soccer teams begin practicing for their fall seasons.
Thank you, Sean "I first met Sean in November 2023, when he was preparing a story for the Journal-News on the update of Oxford Township’s Land Use Plan."