How local emergency services prep for severe weather
Emergency services at a township, city and county level kick in when we experience severe weather events like last week's storms.
Environment
Letter to the Editor: Enjoying spring and Silvoor Stories
Holly Wissing writes that she's excited to read more of Silvoor Stories, the Oxford Free Press' newest regular column.
Silvoor Stories: Appreciating the natural beauty around us
Decades ago, zoology professor Robert A. Hefner began his column Silvoor Notes in the Oxford Press, covering the restoration of the biological sanctuary. Today, Silvoor curator Amanda Bentley Brymer is bringing back the tradition with Silvoor Stories.
EVs in Oxford: ‘Fun to drive’
How many people in Oxford drive electric vehicles? More than you'd think, Board President James Rubenstein writes. He spoke to a dozen EV owners about their experiences.
Oxford centralizes Civil Rights policy, applies to grants for housing and tree canopy
At a City Council meeting March 18, council members voted to move forward with two grant applications which would allow Oxford to diversify its tree canopy and expand its housing stability program.
Is our recycling actually recycled? What to know about waste management in Oxford
Not everything that goes into a recycling bin ends up recycled. Here's what you can do locally to increase the odds that your recycling doesn't end up in a landfill.
Noted ecologist, champion of natural yard movement to visit Oxford
Doug Tallamy, an ecologist and leading advocate for "rewilding" our yards, will speak at events for Miami University and the Oxford Lane Library.