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Inloes Park has been maintained by the Des Fleurs’ Inloes Committee in collaboration with the City of Oxford since 1979.

Inloes Park receives Des Fleurs’ Garden of the Month award for August

Inloes Park, a garden maintained by Des Fleurs’ Inloes Committee and the City of Oxford, received the award for the first time on Aug. 14.
Kethan Babu Aug 26, 2025
Buckets of paint set in front of the Oxford Hive Mural

“Paint a Mural Camp” brings community together through art

Artist Joe Prescher aims to teach Oxford youth about the history and impact of murals.
Aidan Cornue Jul 26, 2025
(Left to right) Co-owners Jackson Trester, Kerri Cissna and Tyler Storer opened Fitness on High in March

Fitness on High brings hot workouts to Oxford

Fitness on High, a recently opened High Street business, offers classes for hot yoga, pilates, dance and more.
Sean Scott Jun 7, 2025
Suspect apprehended in Oxford apartment barricade situation

Suspect apprehended in Oxford apartment barricade situation

Police took a suspect into custody after an hours-long standoff in which a man had barricaded himself in a former girlfriend's apartment, Oxford's Chief of Police confirmed.
Sean Scott Apr 15, 2025
First responders stand outside an ambulance after a man was loaded in on a stretcher and handcuffs. Photo by Taylor Stumbaugh

Major police presence in Oxford for 'active event' April 15

A strong police presence is responding to an "active event" at an apartment complex near Locust and High Street in Oxford.
Sean Scott Apr 15, 2025
A rain barrel and five gallon bucket painted and arranged to look like a bee

High Street a swarm of activity at Oxford Bee Festival

The Oxford Bee Festival kept vendors busy along High Street throughout the day April 12.
Sean Scott Apr 15, 2025
High Street

Multiple Uptown assaults reported in early morning hours March 15

Officers responded to three violent Uptown incidents within two hours on St. Patrick's Day weekend. The suspects weren't immediately identified in any of the cases.
Sean Scott Mar 21, 2025

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