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A Oxford Police Department car sits parked Uptown.

OPD responds to multiple reports of theft, damage and drug possession

The Oxford Police Department handled two reports of theft last week, with a total stolen value of nearly $300.
Taylor Powers Jul 9, 2025
A Oxford Police Department car sits parked on High Street

OPD responds to multiple theft reports; one woman scammed out of nearly $4,000

The Oxford Police Department received multiple reports of theft, including stolen wallets, purses and packages.
Taylor Powers Jul 4, 2025
Oxford residents walk on High Street looking at cars

Oxford kicks off Independence Day celebrations with annual car show and parade

The Masonic Lodge Car and Bike Show took place on June 28, with the Freedom Festival Parade following shortly after.
Taylor Powers Jul 2, 2025
Two kids play with kittens at the Oxford Catty Shack at Oxford Lane Library

Oxford Catty Shack adoption drive helps cats find homes

The Oxford Catty Shack brought 17 cats for adoption to the Oxford Lane Library on June 21.
Sean Scott Jun 30, 2025
Oxford hosted a beach staycation as one of its Red Brick Friday last year

Oxford prepares for three Red Brick Friday events this summer

Oxford hosts three Red Brick Friday events Uptown in July and August with numerous attractions, performances and food vendors.
Kethan Babu Jun 29, 2025
Members of a Parkinson’s support group in Oxford sit around a table for a meal.

Oxford residents with Parkinson’s can look to three local organizations

Instead of driving hours outside of Oxford, local residents with Parkinson’s can attend three different organizations for support.
Kethan Babu Jun 28, 2025
The Baker family celebrates the opening of Puzzle & Putt with a ribbon cutting ceremony

Puzzle & Putt provides a new recreation activity in Oxford

Puzzle & Putt, Oxford’s first escape room and mini golf business, opened on June 19 as the town’s newest recreational attraction.
Kethan Babu Jun 27, 2025

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