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Two boys wrestle

A look at Talawanda’s growing wrestling program

Wrestling has become one of the fastest growing sports in recent years. Talawanda High School has joined this recent growth, with this past season seeing high participation from both boys and girls.
Kethan Babu Aug 27, 2025
A promotional image for Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream event at The Oxford Community Arts Center.

Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

The Oxford Community Arts Center is hosting its annual Shakespeare in the Park on Aug. 26 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Aidan Cornue Aug 26, 2025
Inloes Park has been maintained by the Des Fleurs’ Inloes Committee in collaboration with the City of Oxford since 1979.

Inloes Park receives Des Fleurs’ Garden of the Month award for August

Inloes Park, a garden maintained by Des Fleurs’ Inloes Committee and the City of Oxford, received the award for the first time on Aug. 14.
Kethan Babu Aug 26, 2025
Harry Spencer was Oxford’s first police chief.

Local Legends: Bars and cars

"A native Kentuckian, Spencer was born in Lee County on Jan. 2, 1906."
Brad Spurlock Aug 25, 2025
Locally grown zucchini at MOON Co-op.

On My Plate: Zucchini

"I was told that once folks in this small town recognize your car is left unlocked, surplus zucchini would be placed in it this time of year."
James Rubenstein Aug 25, 2025
Side to Woodside Cementery

Historical Architectural Preservation Committee discusses fall walking tours

Oxford’s Historical Architectural Preservation Committee held a work session on Aug. 13 to discuss upcoming walking tours in the fall.
Kethan Babu Aug 24, 2025
Oxford residents attended the Back to School Bash on Aug. 10 at the Oxford Aquatic Center.

Back to School Bash serves as a conclusion to the summer ahead of the first day of school

Oxford residents celebrated the start of the school year at the Back to School Bash.
Kethan Babu Aug 23, 2025

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