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.
Church
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.
Local NAACP vice president’s dedication comes from family history
From her time as vice president of the Oxford NAACP chapter to her work as a pastor, Vanessa Cummings has dedicated herself to giving back to others.
Oxford Presbyterian Church to celebrate bicentennial anniversary in 2025
For 200 years, Oxford Presbyterian Church's history has been closely tied to that of Miami University. This year, the church is celebrating its bicentennial with a number of events and other initiatives.