Hamilton church continues legacy shaped by immigrants
“It is a parish that has known a lot of immigration stories."
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‘Responding with love;’ Oxford Responds provides aid to local groups
Since 2024, a coalition of local churches have come together to keep Oxford organizations alive.
Citizen of the Years: Sarah Michael
Sarah Michael is recognized as Oxford Citizen of the Years for her many years of leadership for several organizations in Oxford.
Oxford Housing Advisory Commission discusses cold shelter options
The commission also spoke about the Habitat for Humanity, New Roots Oxford projects in the Aug. 7 meeting.
Local Legends: Prexy
"A man of deep religious belief, in addition to being a staunch progressive, Benton became a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1886, was ordained a deacon in 1899 and became a church elder in 1900."
TOPSS will not operate cold shelter for upcoming winter; OASH in talks to take over
Executive Director Sherry Martin said a number of factors went into making this decision, including finances, staffing and an ineffective model.
Local Legends: Keeper of the community
Throughout her life, Anna Estella Hasty dedicated herself to documenting the stories of Oxford's Black community both as a newspaper columnist and as a secretary for Bethel A.M.E. Church.