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A flooded basin at Silvoor

Silvoor Stories: Spring flooding

As Amanda Bentley Brymer walked through Silvoor following heavy rain, she thought about climate change and the hope that a single bluebell leaf represents.
Amanda Bentley Brymer Apr 12, 2025
PHOTOS: Celebrating fall

PHOTOS: Celebrating fall

It’s peak fall foliage season in Oxford! Our readers have noticed the fall colors, too. Here are our favorite photo submissions from the community this year. Red leaves Farms in fall Wooded paths Read more: Why the leaves change color in fall Water and leaves Other fall foliage
Briefs Oct 31, 2024
Several first responders sit around a conference table

Butler County first responders assist with Hurricane Milton relief efforts

When natural disasters like Hurricane Milton Strike, a national network of first responders, including dozens of Butler County residents, are ready to help.
Sean Scott Oct 29, 2024
Trees, some bear, some yellow and some green, behind a boardwalk

How weather patterns play a role in fall colors

Oxford is hitting peak fall foliage colors this week. Weather patterns and climate change impact when the brightest colors can be seen, and for how long.
Austin Smith Oct 27, 2024
Several dozen people stand on the Oxford Area Trail and cut a red ribbon

Oxford’s Climate Action Plan: One year later

Last September, Oxford passed its first-ever Climate Action Plan. Since then, the city has worked to meet its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045.
Austin Smith Sep 23, 2024

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