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Beehive

Local Legends: America’s apiculturist

Local Legends: America’s apiculturist

Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth has a place in both Oxford history and American beekeeping history for pioneering the Langstroth hive..
Brad Spurlock Apr 21, 2025
A rain barrel and five gallon bucket painted and arranged to look like a bee

High Street a swarm of activity at Oxford Bee Festival

The Oxford Bee Festival kept vendors busy along High Street throughout the day April 12.
Sean Scott Apr 15, 2025
A line of volunteers helps paint a honeycomb pattern

Oxford to hold first-ever Bee Festival this April

This April, Oxford is celebrating its place in beekeeping history with the city's inaugural Bee Festival.
Chloe McKinney Mar 3, 2025
Joe Prescher plays guitar in an OCAC hallway

Citizen of the Year: Joe Prescher

Joe Prescher, the primary artist behind the new Oxford Hive Mural Uptown, is this year's Citizen of the Year recipient from the Oxford Kiwanis Club.
Briefs Jan 13, 2025
Elise Megremis stands on a ladder in front of a wall painted as a honeycomb

Uptown alley abuzz with activity as artists paint honeycomb mural

High Street is getting a burst of color with the addition of a new mural that ties in with a part of Oxford's history.
Sean Scott Sep 3, 2024

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