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Three fire enignes lined up outside the Oxford Fire Department

Formal agreement with Miami University puts fire department funding one step closer

This November, voters will decide whether to provide extra funding to the Oxford Fire Department through a tax levy. Miami University will give $1.27 million to the department each year for 10 years, but only if the levy passes.
Sean Scott Jul 15, 2024
A building with its white garage door painted with the merican flag and "grandma's fireworks."

Planning to light fireworks this year? Know the Oxford and Ohio regulations

The Fourth of July is in just one week. Without a permit, though, Oxford residents could face fines of up to $1,000 for lighting off fireworks to celebrate.
Taylor Stumbaugh Jun 27, 2024

Oxford Township Trustees tentatively agree to increase funding to Oxford Fire Department

The Oxford Township Trustees discussed nuisance properties, using American Rescue Plan Act funding to support TOPSS and Oxford Seniors, and more at its June 10 meeting.
Briefs Jun 19, 2024
A red brick building with a sign reading "Oxford Courthouse" sits across a brick street during the day.

Oxford city council addresses poor housing conditions, approves November levy for fire department

Oxford residents renting units at Parkview Arms Apartments are asking city officials to address what they call unsafe and unhealthy living conditions in the city’s Section 8 housing.
Sean Scott Jun 6, 2024

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